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Skin Deep: The Story of Martin Luther King

Short Play, Drama  /  4w, 4m, 1any gender (youth)

John McTavish, Judith Brocklehurst

"A powerful, affecting and haunting reminder of the non-violent struggles to overcome prejudice and racism that continue to affect us even today...This play deserves to be seen again and again." - Robin Mautner

Skin Deep: The Story of Martin Luther King

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  • Cast Size
    Cast Size
    4w, 4m, 1any gender (youth)
  • Duration
    Duration
    30 minutes
  • SubGenre
    Subgenre
    Period, Docudrama/Historic, Faith-based
  • Audience
    Target Audience
    Appropriate for all audiences

Details

Summary
Simple, easy to produce, and yet an electrifying dramatization of the main events in Martin Luther King's life as leader of the American Civil Rights movement. Skin Deep illumines the attitudes of white racists without mocking them, and highlights the challenge of black activists to remain non-violent.
History
SKIN DEEP was originally produced in a church in Kitchener, Ontario in 1985. Martin Luther King’s eldest daughter, Yolanda, was present for the occasion and later addressed a city-wide ecumenical gathering.
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Performing Groups
Black Characters:
MARTIN
DANIEL
CORETTA
ROSA
YOUNG GIRL ( OR BOY ) SINGER

White Characters:
MAUREEN
ALMA
REG
BO
  • Time Period 1950s, 1940s / WWII, 1930s
  • Features Period Costumes
  • Additional Features No intermission, Play w/ Music
  • Duration 30 minutes
  • Cautions
    • No Special Cautions

Media

"A powerful, affecting and haunting reminder of the non-violent struggles to overcome prejudice and racism that continue to affect us even today...This play deserves to be seen again and again." - Robin Mautner

"Was in tears at the end, as were many around me." - Georgina Gregory

Music

  • Musical Style N/A (Not a musical)
  • Vocal DemandsN/A (Not a musical)
  • Chorus Size N/A (Not a musical)

Licensing & Materials

  • Minimum Fee: $65 per performance

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Authors

John McTavish

John McTavish
John McTavish, co-author of Skin Deep: The Story of Martin Luther King, has also edited three collections of short religious plays that are ideal for school assemblies and church worship services.

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Judith Brocklehurst

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