‘Life is So Good’ now playing at The Renaissance Center in Tennessee.
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Bill Oakley in rehearsal for “Life is So Good,” playing at The Renaissance Center’s Gaslight Theatre through May 24. Oakley is cast as George Dawson, a slave’s grandson who learned to read at age 98.
Bill Oakley in rehearsal for “Life is So Good,” playing at The Renaissance Center’s Gaslight Theatre through May 24. Oakley is cast as George Dawson, a slave’s grandson who learned to read at age 98.
DICKSON — The Gaslight Dinner Theatre at The Renaissance Center will present the Tennessee premiere of “Life is So Good,” a moving and inspirational true story of George Dawson, a slave’s grandson who learned to read at age 98.
Based on the book, “Life is So Good: One Man’s Extraordinary Journey Through the 20th Century and How He Learned to Read at Age 98,” written by Dawson and school teacher Richard Glaubman, the play offers an unforgettable account of Dawson’s life view of the world, with valuable lessons and insights into humanity, history, hardships and happiness.
From segregation and civil rights, to the wars, presidents and defining moments in history, Dawson reflects on the good and bad of America during the 20th century, inspiring audiences with the message that, through it all “Life is so good. I do believe it’s getting better.”
“Life is So Good” runs through May 24 with evening dinner shows Friday and Saturday and matinee lunch shows on Friday. Dinner shows are 6:30 p.m. with the show at 7:30 p.m. Matinees are noon for lunch, 1 p.m. for the show. Dinner and show is $37; lunch and show is $27.
