1619

The Journey of a People

Show Schedule

Hoogland Center for the Arts

Saturday, January 27

7:00 pm

Sunday, January 28

2:00 pm

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Crew

Director

Cynthia Wallis

Producer

Ted Williams III

1619: The Journey of a People

Sponsored by Spencer Theatre
January 27, 7:00 p.m. & January 28, 2:00 p.m.
The Hoogland Center for the Arts

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About

The Springfield and Central Illinois African American History Museum is proud to present the 1619 The Musical by Ted Williams III. The show will be presented Saturday, January 27 at 7 pm and Sunday, January 28 at 2 pm in the LRS Theatre at the Hoogland Center for the Arts. The production is sponsored by Spencer Theatre Company.

Three modern characters lead audience members on a journey through multiple performance pieces leaving viewers both inspired and challenged about the progress of America’s African sons and daughters. With an appeal to all ages, 1619 features a dynamic cast of singers, actors, dancers, and spoken word artists, who reflect on the past while tackling critical contemporary social issues.

Ted Williams III is the 1619 producer and created the musical performance during his teaching sabbatical project at Kennedy-King College (KKC). Williams is Chairman of the Social Science Department and a Professor of Political Science at KKC, and has taught at various area universities. He is a graduate of the University of Chicago and Rutgers University. Formerly, Williams hosted the WYCC-PBS television program, The Professors. Williams is a highly requested speaker and actor and has appeared in national commercials for companies including Subway, Cheerios, and Empire Carpet. He recently appeared in Human Zoos, The Christmas Thief, Chicago P.D, and The Chi. Williams is the author of the production TORN the Musical and of the book The Way Out: Christianity, Politics, and the Future of the African American Community. He is a former candidate for the Chicago City Council.

The show will be presented in the LRS Theatre at the Hoogland Center for the Arts, located at 420 South Sixth Street in Springfield. Show dates and times: Saturday, January 27 at 7 pm and Sunday, January 28 at 2 pm. Tickets are $30 for adults and $27 for seniors over 60 and students. Tickets can be purchased by calling 217-523-2787 or online at hcfta.org.