Observer Editor
“Eclipsed: The Sun, the Moon, and Gladys Atkinson Sweet”: Theatre Nova
Every Fri.–Sun., Apr. 11–May 11. Bryana Hall directs the premiere of Detroit playwright D.L. Patrick’s drama about Gladys Atkinson Sweet, who, along with her husband and 9 other African Americans, was arrested and charged with first-degree murder following the attack on her Detroit home in 1925 by more than 700 white neighbors. A notorious case litigated by Clarence Darrow, the story is told in the play from the perspective of Gladys Sweet. Part of Theatre Nova’s new play development residency. 8 p.m. (Fri. & Sat.), 3 p.m. (Sat.), and 2 p.m. (Sun.). Theatre Nova, 410 W. Huron St. Tickets $30 (age 65 and older, $25; students with ID, $15 at the door, also $5 on Apr. 12) in advance at theatrenova.org & at the door. (734) 635–8450.
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