On Friday, February 26th, at 7PM, Gesa Power House Theatre welcomes Mike Wiley back to the stage, for his presentation of Dar He: The Story of Emmett Till. This event is sponsored by Creative West and the National Endowment for the Arts; Tina & Steven Yentzer; and Jennifer & Ben Gauyan.

In 1955, a 14-year-old black Chicago youth traveled to the Mississippi Delta with country kinfolk and southern cooking on his mind. He walked off the train and into a world he could never understand — a world of thick color lines, of hard-held class systems and unspeakable taboos. Young Emmett crossed that line and stepped into his gruesome fate by whistling at a white woman. Through conversations with a Look magazine journalist, Emmett’s mother, and others caught up in the events that led to Till’s devastating fate, this riveting play chronicles the murder, trial, and unbelievable confessions of the men accused of Till’s murder. Actor Mike Wiley skillfully plays every role in this powerful one-man show.

“A depth of clarity as distinct as an entire cast of players could make them… so packed that we are rapt from the very first word.” – Classical Voice of NC

Tickets go on sale to the general public on November 15th. Want to receive early access to ticket sales? Join the +Power Club HERE!