In the Midst of Them

Contra Costa College Drama Production is at it again!! A new play "In the Midst of Them," written by Terrence Ivory will be presented on December 1st-9th. Here is some background information about the play:

1940s Kimball, West Virginia… In the midst of them is a black coal miner Harold Mourning, fighting to form a collective labor union in a segregated town. But first he has to overcome rumors of infidelity, murder, and family secrets. Will he be able to lead the strike or become a martyred organizer?

In The Midst of Them, a new play, is inspired by stories from Ivory's grandmother as a coal miner’s daughter. It depicts the way of life in a coal mining town centered around many universal themes: betrayal, escaping reality through alcoholism, wanting to belong, redemption, and the power of forgiveness. The full-length play is not a musical, however, it has original lyrics and a coal miner's cadence. There is an undeniable religious undercurrent throughout the entire play: "For where two or three are gathered together in My Name, there am I in the midst of them"- Matthew 18:20

Where:
John and Jean Knox Performance Center for the Arts - Contra Costa College 2600 Mission Bell Drive San Pablo, CA 94806 map directions
For ticket information and box office: 510-235-7800 x 4274. For additional information, visit www.ivoryartsinc.com or call 1-800-624-9149 x 105.

When:
Friday, December 1
Saturday, December 2
Thursday, December 7
Friday, December 8
Saturday, December 9

Time: 8 pm

Admission:
$10 – Students
$15 – General Admission