One-Man Show RHAPSODY IN BLACK to Confront Racism in America at the Halloran Centre

The Halloran Centre for Performing Arts & Education presents Rhapsody in Black on Friday, November 18th at 6:30 PM. Leland Gantt's one-man show recounts his life experiences through unflinchingly honest storytelling.

Written and performed by Leland Gantt and developed at NYC's Actors Studio by Estelle Parsons, Rhapsody in Black is a one-man show that explores LeLand's personal journey to understand and eventually transcend racism in America. We follow his spellbinding life story --- from an underprivileged childhood in the ghettos of McKeesport, PA, to teenage experiments with crime and drugs to scholastic achievement and an acting career that lands adult LeLand in situations where he is virtually the only African American in the room. How he manages to cope with the various psychological effects of consistently being marked "The Other" is recounted in remarkable and exquisitely moving detail, guaranteed to leave a lasting impression. Rhapsody in Black has a run time of 90 minutes and is recommended for ages 15 and up for adult language and situations. Parental guidance is suggested.

Ticket prices are $15 and are available for purchase online at the official Orpheum Theatre website, www.orpheum-memphis.com, The Orpheum Box Office (901.525.3000), the ticket counter at The Booksellers at Laurelwood, and Ticketmaster (901.743.ARTS). Special group rates are also available by calling 901.529.4226.

This event will take place at the Halloran Centre for Performing Arts & Education located at 225 S. Main Street, adjacent to the Orpheum Theatre. The Orpheum's 2016-2017 Family Series is made possible by the following generous sponsors: Tennessee Arts Commission, National Endowment for the Arts, South Arts, AutoZone, and the First Tennessee Foundation ArtsFirst.

The mission of the Orpheum Theatre Group is to enhance the communities we serve by utilizing the performing arts to entertain, educate, and enlighten while preserving the historic Orpheum Theatre and the Halloran Centre for Performing Arts & Education. For more information, visit www.orpheum-memphis.com.