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Alabama Story

by Kenneth Jones

 

September 19 - 28, 2025

Bean Brown Theatre

Directed by 

Kenyatta "Ya Ya" Browne 

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Show Poster: Alabama Story by Kenneth Jones runs Sept. 19-28 in the Bean-Brown Theatre.

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Set in Montgomery in 1959, this play delves into the heart of Alabama's history, exploring themes of belonging, identity, and the fight to protect one's home and heritage. When a state senator discovers The Rabbit’s Wedding, a children’s picture book, is about a black rabbit and a white rabbit getting married, he sets out to fire the state librarian protecting it. Meanwhile, a chance meeting between childhood friends, one white and one black, forces them to recall, confront, and reconcile their complicated past.

Performance & Tickets

Performances & Tickets

  • Thursday, Sept. 18, 2025 - 7:30 p.m. - Pay-What-You-Can Preview

  • Friday, Sept. 19, 2025 - 7:30 p.m. - Opening Night

  • Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025 - 7:30 p.m.

  • Sunday, Sept. 21, 2025 - 2:00 p.m. 

  • Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2025 -  2:00 p.m.

  • Thursday, Sept. 25, 2025- 7:30 p.m. 

  • Friday, Sept. 26, 2025 - 7:30 p.m.

  • Saturday, Sept. 27, 2025 - 2:00 p.m.

  • Sunday, Sept. 28, 2025 - 2:00 p.m.

Production Credits

Production Credits

Director - Kenyatta "Ya Ya" Browne

Stage Manager - Averie Bonneville

Scenic Design - Therrin Eber

Costume Design - Jeanette Waterman

Lighting Design - Lyndell McDonald

Sound Design - Jonathan Proctor

Props Design - Katy-Mei Williams

Characters/Roles Available

Cast

Role
Actor

Bobby Crone and Radio Announcer

James McGahey

Herschel Webb and Henry Branch

Steven Yates

Senator E.W. Higgins

Charles Prosser

Joshua Moore

Jordan Hall

Lily Whitfield

Sophia Allen

Thomas Franklin

Colton Crowe

Emily Wheelock Reed

Molly Page

Garth Williams, Passerby, Coffee Cart

Jeff Terrell

Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the running time of the production?
    Approximately 2 hours and 15 minutes

  • Will there be an intermission?
    Yes, there will be one 15-minute intermission

  • Should I bring the kids?
    Alabama Story deals with historical and social themes, including racism, segregation, and political conflict, in the Deep South of 1959. While there is no graphic violence or explicit content, the play explores mature topics that may require parental guidance. It is comparable to a PG-13 film in terms of subject matter.

  • What themes are explored in the play?
    The play explores themes of: censorship and the power of literature, racial segregation and civil rights, political influence and social justice, nostalgia, memory, and personal transformation.

  • Does the play’s text contain offensive language?
    There is some strong language, particularly in racial and political discussions, as the play reflects the social tensions of the time.

  • Does the play contain violence?
    There is no physical violence, but verbal confrontations and racially charged rhetoric contribute to the dramatic tension.

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