Spectrum Theatre Company presents a staged reading of Juneteenth Chronicles by Abena Edwards on June 16th and 17th at The AISD Performing Arts Center located at 1500 Barbara Jordan Blvd, Austin, TX 78723. This new play will inspire, enlighten, and forever alter audience member’s view of Juneteenth, the official Emancipation Holiday.

To create Juneteenth Chronicles, local playwright Abena Edwards carefully collected passages from over 250 interviews with former slaves who survived to recount their stories for the Federal Works Projects Administration (WPA) Program in 1937. Anecdotes from former slaves, aging 79 – 100-years-old, are combined to weave a poignant tale of hardship, triumph, fear, and hope infused with resilience, wisdom, dignity, and humor.

The staged reading will be directed by Crystal Bird Caviel and feature a cast of extremely talented actors, including Roderick Sanford and John Christopher.

Media Contact:

Crystal Bird Caviel | crystalcaviel@gmail.com | 512.317.2167