The Watsons Go to Birmingham—1963
based on the book by Christopher Paul Curtis
adapted by Cheryl L. West
February 1 – March 1, 2020
a family rooted in love
When the Watsons load their young children into the car for the long drive from Michigan to visit family in the Deep South, they take their Green Book to help plan for the prejudice encountered by black people traveling in Jim Crow America. What they don’t expect is to find themselves caught up in an act of violence that will go down in Civil Rights history. Strength and love help them face their struggles and find a path forward in this powerful drama for the whole family.
APPROXIMATE RUN TIME: 1 hour and 30 minutes, with no intermission
The Watsons Go to Birmingham—1963 is a Civil Rights-era family drama that contains mild onstage violence and references to the 16th Street Baptist Church bombing. Recommended for patrons 5th grade and above.
The Watsons Go to Birmingham—1963 is part of our new INclusion Series celebrating diverse storytelling. This series features work by female playwrights on the Native American, African American, and Chinese American experience. The full series consists of And So We Walked: An Artist’s Journey Along the Trail of Tears, The Watsons Go to Birmingham—1963 and The Paper Dreams of Harry Chin.
The Watsons Go To Birmingham will run February 1 – March 1 on the IRT Upperstage. Tickets start at $25.
Tickets for all of our productions are available online, as well as through our Ticket Office. The IRT Ticket Office is open Monday through Friday from 11 AM until 6 PM. On performance days, the Ticket Office will remain open until 30 minutes after the performance begins. When performances fall on Saturday and Sunday, the Ticket Office opens two hours before our first performance and will remain open until 30 minutes after the final performance begins.
Phone: 3176355252
2020/02/01 - 2020/03/01
Additional time info:
OPENING NIGHT
Saturday, February 1, 2020 | Performance at 3 PM
Raise a glass and cheers to the cast and crew at IRT’s Opening Night! After the show, delight in a champagne toast, hors d’oeuvres, and a one-time-only chance to explore the set with IRT Artisans.
POST-SHOW DISCUSSION
Saturday, February 8, 2020 | Following the 3 PM performance
Join IRT staff and cast immediately after the performance for a post-show discussion that covers a variety of interesting topics related to the show. Post-show discussions typically last for 20 minutes.
POST-SHOW DISCUSSION
Saturday, February 8, 2020 | Following the 7 PM performance
Join IRT staff and cast immediately after the performance for a post-show discussion that covers a variety of interesting topics related to the show. Post-show discussions typically last for 20 minutes.
POST-SHOW DISCUSSION
Saturday, February 15, 2020 | Following the 3 PM performance
Join IRT staff and cast immediately after the performance for a post-show discussion that covers a variety of interesting topics related to the show. Post-show discussions typically last for 20 minutes.
POST-SHOW DISCUSSION
Saturday, February 15, 2020 | Following the 7 PM performance
Join IRT staff and cast immediately after the performance for a post-show discussion that covers a variety of interesting topics related to the show. Post-show discussions typically last for 20 minutes.
SENSORY FRIENDLY PERFORMANCE
Saturday, February 22, 2020 | Performance at 3 PM
Sensory Friendly performances are designed to create a welcoming experience for all, including those with autism or other sensory sensitivities. Elements of this performance may be adapted to ensure the comfort of all of our audience members.
POST-SHOW DISCUSSION
Saturday, February 22, 2020 | Following the 3 PM performance
Join IRT staff and cast immediately after the performance for a post-show discussion that covers a variety of interesting topics related to the show. Post-show discussions typically last for 20 minutes.
POST-SHOW DISCUSSION
Saturday, February 22, 2020 | Following the 7 PM performance
Join IRT staff and cast immediately after the performance for a post-show discussion that covers a variety of interesting topics related to the show. Post-show discussions typically last for 20 minutes.
ASL/AD PERFORMANCE
Sunday, February 23, 2020 | Performance at 2 PM
The IRT offers ASL/AD services to our patrons with vision and hearing needs. Patrons with hearing needs are encouraged to sit in the interpretation zone and meet with the interpreter before the show. We also offer Assisted Listening Devices free of charge at each performance.
To learn more visit irtlive.com/accessibility
POST-SHOW DISCUSSION
Sunday, February 23, 2020 | Following the 2 PM performance
Join IRT staff and cast immediately after the performance for a post-show discussion that covers a variety of interesting topics related to the show. Post-show discussions typically last for 20 minutes.
POST-SHOW DISCUSSION
Saturday, February 29, 2020 | Following the 3 PM performance
Join IRT staff and cast immediately after the performance for a post-show discussion that covers a variety of interesting topics related to the show. Post-show discussions typically last for 20 minutes.
POST-SHOW DISCUSSION
Saturday, February 29, 2020 | Following the 7 PM performance
Join IRT staff and cast immediately after the performance for a post-show discussion that covers a variety of interesting topics related to the show. Post-show discussions typically last for 20 minutes.
POST-SHOW DISCUSSION
Sunday, March 1, 2020 | Following the 2 PM performance
Join IRT staff and cast immediately after the performance for a post-show discussion that covers a variety of interesting topics related to the show. Post-show discussions typically last for 20 minutes.
Indiana Repertory Theatre - Upper Stage
140 W. Washington Street, Indianapolis, IN