For the first time, James Baldwin's 'The Amen Corner' takes Seattle audiences to church
The communities we're a part of in our youth often have a tremendous impact in influencing the people we become.
For writer James Baldwin, the time he spent in the Black church as he grew up in Harlem played a big role in shaping his identity, and the work he would go on to produce as an adult.
That influence led Baldwin to write the play "The Amen Corner" back in 1954.
And for the first time, the show is being professionally staged here in Seattle, at the Langston Hughes Performing Arts Institute in the Central District.
KUOW Arts & Culture reporter Mike Davis sat down with the the production's director, Reggie D. White, to talk about the lasting relevance of Baldwin's work, and the groundbreaking theatre company behind the production.
"The Amen Corner" runs through Nov. 20 at the Langston Hughes Performing Arts Institute. Tickets are available at langstonseattle.org and thewilliamsproject.org
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Mike Davis
Reporter
Mike Davis is a reporter covering arts and culture. In the past, he's reported on news, politics, and sports for the South Seattle Emerald. Mike previously hosted a podcast where he discussed national politics and pop-culture.
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Libby Denkmann
Host, Soundside
Libby Denkmann joined KUOW in December 2021 as the host of the midday show Soundside. She’s a native Pacific Northwesterner who grew up in Redmond, graduated from the University of Washington and covered local news as a producer and reporter with KIRO Radio.
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Noel Gasca
Producer, Soundside
Noel is a producer for KUOW’s midday show Soundside. Prior to joining Soundside, Noel worked as an online editor/producer with KUOW’s web team. She’s also a proud graduate of KUOW’s RadioActive program.
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