ACT Announces New Episode of Story Time: The Undefeated Read by Broadway's Jordan Dobson

STORY TIME, Episode 11: The Undefeated

It's a new episode of STORY TIME! This week’s reader is Jordan Dobson who starred in our 2019 production of Austen’s Pride! We love partnering with our friends at Books on the Common for a new episode each and every week!

Originally performed for ESPN's The Undefeated, this poem is a love letter to black life in the United States. It highlights the unspeakable trauma of slavery, the faith and fire of the civil rights movement, and the grit, passion, and perseverance of some of the world's greatest heroes. The text is also peppered with references to the words of Martin Luther King, Jr., Langston Hughes, Gwendolyn Brooks, and others, offering deeper insights into the accomplishments of the past, while bringing stark attention to the endurance and spirit of those surviving and thriving in the present. Robust back matter at the end provides valuable historical context and additional detail for those wishing to learn more.

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