Performances:
"Mark Twain Unlearning Racism"
Testimonial
"Mark Twain Unlearning Racism" Testimonial
Cal Pritner embodies the spirit and struggles of Mark Twain in "Mark Twain: Unlearning Racism." A tough subject, even for 21st Century audiences, Pritner delves into Twain's racial attitudes and how they changed over the course of many years. As we go along on the journey that transformed Twain, we see his doubts, his struggles, his passion and his soul.
Pritner masterfully portrays Twain's language, mannerisms and force of character in a performance that was not forgotten by our audience. As one audience member said, "It reminds us of who we are and of who we were." Another commented that they experienced "laughter, understanding and, at the same time, shame for what racism does to people."
Jill Warford, Executive Director of the Gordon
Parks Celebration of Culture and Diversity
Fort Scott Community College, Ft. Scott,
KS