Synopsis

Southern Cross

Southern Cross $13

Jon Klein

Published by Dramatists Play Service

8 Male 3 Female

Southern Cross is an epic play that navigates the "river of history" in the Southern United States, uncovering cycles of retribution and deliverance the paths of many historical figures cross, from the Civil War to the era of Civil Rights

The more familiar stories include General William T. Sherman's March to the Sea, Huey Long's rise and fall, Martin Luther King's struggles in Selma, and the exploitation of Elvis Presley

Lesser known figures also share the stage: defiant landowners, runaway slaves and brave martyrs to the cause of freedom

And a steam boat captain is on hand to contribute a little typical folklore

Historical moments are juxtaposed to show the echoes and resonances of history

For example, the humorous, joyful adventure of a slave who ferried hundreds of people to freedom across the Ohio River, is followed by tear gas and clubs as a freedom marcher attempts to cross the Edmund Pettis Bridge

Finally, all the different stories of the play come together in a chilling finale

Epic events cross over and parallel each other in this panoramic view of Southern American history

By using famous figures and landmark events, Southern Cross reveals the origins of the present by beautifully illustrating the injustices, loves and struggles of the past

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