The Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall and Van Wezel Foundation announce a free virtual performance of the acclaimed stage musical, Turning 15 on the Road to Freedom. The performance is streaming on-demand now through February 15, 2021. In addition to the streamed performance, the Van Wezel will offer a virtual talk back with film producer and memoir author Lynda Blackmon Lowery, whose story is portrayed in the production, on Thursday, February 11 at 7pm via Zoom. Kelli Maldonado, Director of Education and Community Engagement at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall said, “We are thrilled to bring this powerful piece to the Gulf Coast. This production presents a moving, real life story, depicting the fight for civil rights. It is a piece that inspires and encourages conversations. The opportunity to have Lynda Blackmon Lowery herself available to answer questions directly from our audiences is truly remarkable.”

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