FREEDOM RIDER*

Written by Ricardo Khan in collaboration with Kathleen McGhee-Anderson, Murray Horwitz, Nathan Louis Jackson, and Nikkole Salter

directed by Ricardo Khan

April 8–24, 2022

Festival Stage | 2 Hours | One Intermission | Recommended Ages 15+

*World Premiere

In May 1961, four young students join others aboard a southbound bus in Washington, DC, to challenge segregated spaces in interstate travel. They ended up changing themselves and the nation forever. Inspired by real events, this powerful play — sometimes funny and ultimately uplifting — celebrates the heroic and watershed journey of these young people.

Had a chance to work with Harvard’s Center for Hellenic Studies on some Greek Readings during our time in quarantine -

Check out the story of Deianeira and Heracles!

-ASF 22 Homes -

ASF recently commissioned 22 Southern playwrights to each create original pieces surrounding the theme of “home.” The playwrights collaborated with actors from around the country to bring these new works to life.