Script in Hand: Satchel Paige and the Kansas City Swing
Monday, September 09, 2024 at 07:00pm
Westport Country Playhouse
25 Powers Court
$30.00
Our 2024 Script in Hand season returns with… SATCHEL PAIGE AND THE KANSAS CITY SWING
It’s 1947, and Satchel Paige is the king of baseball: a charismatic, superstar pitcher and a legend in the Negro Leagues. But as Jackie Robinson embarks upon his historic first season in the majors, Paige finds his own fame eclipsed and his desire for greater respect increasingly frustrated by the barriers he faces all around him. Set in Kansas City during a barnstorming tour, this jazz-infused tale of one of the greatest baseball players of all time paints a vivid picture of America on the brink of change, capturing the struggle for equality on and off the field. Satchel Paige and the Kansas City Swing tells a powerful story of resilience and transformation, highlighting a defining moment in the nation’s history.
written by Trey Ellis and Ricardo Khan
Directed by Trey Ellis
Series Curated by Mark Shanahan
Recommended for ages 13 and up
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