Gem of the Ocean

Sunday, February 24, 2013 6pm
Performance to be held at Flint Youth Theatre

Part of FYT's Off The Press
All Tickets: $7

Written by August Wilson

Mythic in its proportions, Gem of the Ocean travels to a time when slavery was a living memory and African Americans were searching for a new life within the uncertain meaning of freedom. Aunt Ester, a 285-year-old fiery matriarch, launches a young man burdened by an unconfessed crime on a spiritual journey to the mythical City of Bones. Set in 1904 Pittsburgh,… Show more this is the starting point for Wilson’s ten play Century Cycle.

Part of the Emancipation Project which also includes The Heavens are Hung in Black, Gee’s Bend and The Whipping Man. A package for all four productions may be purchased for $45 by calling 810.237.1530.

ADVISORY . . .Readings in OFF THE PRESS are recommended for adults and older teens. These readings often include explicit language and graphic descriptions of a sexual or violent nature and could be offensive to some viewers.

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