The Black Box

Birmingham 1963: The Children of Change is a powerful story, told from the perspective of a grandmother, about the events that took place in Birmingham during the Civil Rights movements for Black Equality. This story in particular goes into detail about the Children's Crusade and how it shaped our country's future.

Show Notes

Birmingham 1963: The Children of Change is a powerful story, told from the perspective of a grandmother, about the events that took place in Birmingham during the Civil Rights movements for Black Equality. This story in particular goes into detail about the Children's Crusade and how it shaped our country's future.

This is the second and final act of a two-act podcast project written and directed in conjunction with the Jefferson State Community College Spotlight Club. It was written by Phi Theta Kappa, Beta Lambda Delta chapter at Jefferson State Community College, and by playwrights Hannah Combs, Teresa McGill, Gabriel Miller, and Lesley Warren. Directed by Theater Instructor Lesley Warren.

Contributing Members: Marci Barrett, Jykia Johnson Hayes, Madison Maxwell, Lina Okorley, and Ruth Okorkley.
Faculty Advisors: Dr. Leisel Harris and Libby Holmes.

Characters:
  • Grandma - Octavia Grady
  • Theo, Papa - Glen Turton
  • Reverend Blair - Dylan Kielbasa
  • Alex - Courtney Kelly
  • Chloe - Alicia White
  • Dawn - Rebecca Laban
  • Ruth - Jasmine Johnson
  • Miles, Reporter - Gabriel Miller
  • Grandpa Miles, Coworker, DJ Ricky - Al Guido
  • Policeman - Kevin Towns
  • Understudy - Emma Gibson

Spotlight Studio is the digital content production wing of Spotlight, an all-ages drama outreach and education program based in Pell City, AL. If you'd like to learn more, please visit our website at https://www.pellcitycepa.com or on social media by searching Pell City CEPA.

What is The Black Box?

Spotlight Studio, a product of CEPA Management in Pell City, AL presents The Black Box, a podcast from performing artists in St. Clair County, AL.

Spotlight is an all-ages, countywide drama education and outreach network in St. Clair County. It’s presented by Hargray Communications and supported by Trussell Funderburg Rea Bell and Furgerson and Goodgame Co.

The Black Box will feature content written, directed and performed by members of Spotlight’s eight clubs located throughout the county, as well as interviews with members of the local arts community. If you are interested in learning more about the project, contact Nicholas Fason at nicholas@pellcitycepa.com

CEPA is supported by the City of Pell City and Pell City Schools. It is aided greatly in its mission by the Alabama State Council on the Arts, The Community Foundation of Northeast Alabama and The Community Foundation of Greater Birmingham and by many local supporters who believe strongly that access to the cultural arts in their community is of tremendous importance.