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Jefferson sits on death row. A young teacher reluctantly agrees to meet with him, and together they discover lessons of strength, dignity, and humanity.
The celebrated story about an innocent young man condemned to death in 1940s Louisiana makes for a powerful piece of theatre addressing important topics such as education, identity and community.
An extension of The NOLA Project's education initiatives, A LESSON BEFORE DYING will be a school-touring staged-reading production with a limited public run (3/13 at St. Charles Center for Faith + Action and 3/18 at Promise of Justice Initiative). Contact @twallace@nolaproject.com to partner on the production.
MEET THE WRITER
Romulus Linney
Romulus Linney was a prominent American playwright known for his significant contributions to regional theater, achieving widespread recognition without engaging in the commercialism typical of Broadway or Hollywood.
Born in Philadelphia and raised in rural Tennessee, Linney pursued his education at Oberlin College and Yale School of Drama, earning an M.F.A. in directing.
Throughout his career, he received numerous accolades, including a Guggenheim Fellowship and the National Endowment for the Arts Award, and his plays have been produced in major cities across the U.S. and internationally.
Linney's ability to capture complex human emotions and societal issues through diverse narrative structures has solidified his place as a significant figure in contemporary American theater.
Ticketing Notes:
Performances are free to attend, but donations are appreciated. All proceeds go toward future education and community programming.
Online reservations end two hours prior to performances. If you wish to RSVP less than two hours prior to a show, you will need to do so in person at the show venue.
Production Team:
Director - Tenaj Wallace
This production is supported by a grant from the New Orleans Theatre Association (NOTA)
