Mike Wiley at the YMI - Changing Same
A gripping historical solo theater piece recounts the 1944 killing of Black soldier Booker T. Spicely after a Jim Crow bus-seat dispute. Staged at the YMI Cultural Center, it blends documentary storytelling and social-justice themes.
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A documentary style stage story reconstructs the 1944 killing of Black soldier Private Booker T. Spicely after a bus seating dispute under Jim Crow, blending courtroom like testimony and embodied narration. Expect a sobering, history driven performance that sparks community reflection and conversation.
A documentary style stage story reconstructs the 1944 killing of Black soldier Private Booker T. Spicely after a bus seating dispute under Jim Crow, blending courtroom like testimony and embodied narration. Expect a sobering, history driven performance that sparks community reflection and conversation.
A documentary style stage story reconstructs the 1944 killing of Black soldier Private Booker T. Spicely after a bus seating dispute under Jim Crow, blending courtroom like testimony and embodied narration. Expect a sobering, history driven performance that sparks community reflection and conversation.
A one-person contemporary theater piece blending sharp storytelling and character work to examine race, history, and social change. Expect an intimate, thought-provoking dramatic performance in a professional stage setting.
A one-person contemporary theater piece blending sharp storytelling and character work to examine race, history, and social change. Expect an intimate, thought-provoking dramatic performance in a professional stage setting.
A one-person contemporary theater piece blending sharp storytelling and character work to examine race, history, and social change. Expect an intimate, thought-provoking dramatic performance in a professional stage setting.
A powerful one person theatrical performance blending spoken word storytelling with Black history and social justice themes. Held at a cultural center for an evening that sparks conversation, reflection, and community learning.
A powerful one person theatrical performance blending spoken word storytelling with Black history and social justice themes. Held at a cultural center for an evening that sparks conversation, reflection, and community learning.
A powerful one person theatrical performance blending spoken word storytelling with Black history and social justice themes. Held at a cultural center for an evening that sparks conversation, reflection, and community learning.
A timeless stage rendition of “Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner” performed by a seasoned professional cast returning for a second year. Expect an evening of theater, cultural reflection, and community at the historic YMI Cultural Center.
A timeless stage rendition of “Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner” performed by a seasoned professional cast returning for a second year. Expect an evening of theater, cultural reflection, and community at the historic YMI Cultural Center.
A timeless stage rendition of “Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner” performed by a seasoned professional cast returning for a second year. Expect an evening of theater, cultural reflection, and community at the historic YMI Cultural Center.
A festive stage retelling of Dickens’ ghostly Christmas tale with Victorian-era atmosphere, moral reckonings, and seasonal spirit. Expect theatrical storytelling that leans into wintertime nostalgia and holiday tradition.
A festive stage retelling of Dickens’ ghostly Christmas tale with Victorian-era atmosphere, moral reckonings, and seasonal spirit. Expect theatrical storytelling that leans into wintertime nostalgia and holiday tradition.
A festive stage retelling of Dickens’ ghostly Christmas tale with Victorian-era atmosphere, moral reckonings, and seasonal spirit. Expect theatrical storytelling that leans into wintertime nostalgia and holiday tradition.
Long-form improv sets spin full plots and recurring characters from a single audience suggestion, building sharp, surprising worlds in real time. Rotating Misfit teams bring distinct styles for a fast, late-night theater comedy vibe.
Long-form improv sets spin full plots and recurring characters from a single audience suggestion, building sharp, surprising worlds in real time. Rotating Misfit teams bring distinct styles for a fast, late-night theater comedy vibe.
Long-form improv sets spin full plots and recurring characters from a single audience suggestion, building sharp, surprising worlds in real time. Rotating Misfit teams bring distinct styles for a fast, late-night theater comedy vibe.
A tense psychological thriller adaptation of Stephen King’s "Misery," where obsession, captivity, and dark humor collide in close-quarters stage storytelling. Expect escalating suspense, sharp dialogue, and edge-of-your-seat twists late into the evening.
A tense psychological thriller adaptation of Stephen King’s "Misery," where obsession, captivity, and dark humor collide in close-quarters stage storytelling. Expect escalating suspense, sharp dialogue, and edge-of-your-seat twists late into the evening.
A tense psychological thriller adaptation of Stephen King’s "Misery," where obsession, captivity, and dark humor collide in close-quarters stage storytelling. Expect escalating suspense, sharp dialogue, and edge-of-your-seat twists late into the evening.
Raw, honest contemporary theater in an intimate arts center setting, presented as the North Carolina premiere of Benjamin Boucvalt’s work. Expect a captivating evening built around emotionally direct storytelling and stage-driven performance.
Raw, honest contemporary theater in an intimate arts center setting, presented as the North Carolina premiere of Benjamin Boucvalt’s work. Expect a captivating evening built around emotionally direct storytelling and stage-driven performance.
Raw, honest contemporary theater in an intimate arts center setting, presented as the North Carolina premiere of Benjamin Boucvalt’s work. Expect a captivating evening built around emotionally direct storytelling and stage-driven performance.
A tense dystopian stage drama that leans into suspenseful pacing and high-stakes moral pressure. Late-night theater energy with a thriller tone and stark futuristic atmosphere.
A tense dystopian stage drama that leans into suspenseful pacing and high-stakes moral pressure. Late-night theater energy with a thriller tone and stark futuristic atmosphere.
A tense dystopian stage drama that leans into suspenseful pacing and high-stakes moral pressure. Late-night theater energy with a thriller tone and stark futuristic atmosphere.
A festive stage retelling of Dickens’ Christmas tale from Marley’s perspective, blending Victorian-era atmosphere with ghostly humor and heart. Expect a cozy holiday theater night with familiar characters, redemption themes, and seasonal spirit.
A festive stage retelling of Dickens’ Christmas tale from Marley’s perspective, blending Victorian-era atmosphere with ghostly humor and heart. Expect a cozy holiday theater night with familiar characters, redemption themes, and seasonal spirit.
A festive stage retelling of Dickens’ Christmas tale from Marley’s perspective, blending Victorian-era atmosphere with ghostly humor and heart. Expect a cozy holiday theater night with familiar characters, redemption themes, and seasonal spirit.
High-energy improv comedy turns audience prompts into fast scene work, big characters, and chaotic punchlines in a professional black box theater. A late-night, adult-leaning show built for loud laughs and rowdy momentum.
High-energy improv comedy turns audience prompts into fast scene work, big characters, and chaotic punchlines in a professional black box theater. A late-night, adult-leaning show built for loud laughs and rowdy momentum.
High-energy improv comedy turns audience prompts into fast scene work, big characters, and chaotic punchlines in a professional black box theater. A late-night, adult-leaning show built for loud laughs and rowdy momentum.
A witty, spooky reimagining of A Christmas Carol told through Jacob Marley’s afterlife reckoning, complete with chains, torment, and an overzealous hell sprite. Holiday theater with dark humor, moral twists, and a redemption-driven ghost story.
A witty, spooky reimagining of A Christmas Carol told through Jacob Marley’s afterlife reckoning, complete with chains, torment, and an overzealous hell sprite. Holiday theater with dark humor, moral twists, and a redemption-driven ghost story.
A witty, spooky reimagining of A Christmas Carol told through Jacob Marley’s afterlife reckoning, complete with chains, torment, and an overzealous hell sprite. Holiday theater with dark humor, moral twists, and a redemption-driven ghost story.
Community-centered book discussion exploring literature that centers the voices, histories, and futures of the African Diaspora. Hosted by YMI’s Director of Community Engagement in a culturally rooted, dialogue-forward setting.
Community-centered book discussion exploring literature that centers the voices, histories, and futures of the African Diaspora. Hosted by YMI’s Director of Community Engagement in a culturally rooted, dialogue-forward setting.
Community-centered book discussion exploring literature that centers the voices, histories, and futures of the African Diaspora. Hosted by YMI’s Director of Community Engagement in a culturally rooted, dialogue-forward setting.
A darkly funny holiday reimagining of A Christmas Carol where Jacob Marley takes center stage, chained and tormented by an overzealous hell sprite. Expect spooky Victorian wit, moral reckonings, and a redemption arc from beyond the grave.
A darkly funny holiday reimagining of A Christmas Carol where Jacob Marley takes center stage, chained and tormented by an overzealous hell sprite. Expect spooky Victorian wit, moral reckonings, and a redemption arc from beyond the grave.
A darkly funny holiday reimagining of A Christmas Carol where Jacob Marley takes center stage, chained and tormented by an overzealous hell sprite. Expect spooky Victorian wit, moral reckonings, and a redemption arc from beyond the grave.
An evening of live storytelling that blends theatrical performance with an intimate conversation and Q&A. Expect vivid personal narratives, cultural heritage themes, and community-centered discussion in a small community-center setting.
An evening of live storytelling that blends theatrical performance with an intimate conversation and Q&A. Expect vivid personal narratives, cultural heritage themes, and community-centered discussion in a small community-center setting.
An evening of live storytelling that blends theatrical performance with an intimate conversation and Q&A. Expect vivid personal narratives, cultural heritage themes, and community-centered discussion in a small community-center setting.