"LIFE IS SO GOOD" PART OF THE RENAISSANCE CENTER'S "CIVIL RIGHTS AND INCLUSION" THEME
Apr 30 2013
Dickson
DICKSON, Tenn. – Performances for the Tennessee
premiere of “Life is So Good,” a moving and inspirational true story of
George Dawson, will take place May 2-24 at The Renaissance Center.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 George Dawson, a slave’s grandson who learned to read at 98 years old, and school teacher Richard Glaubman, the play offers an unforgettable account of Dawson’s view of the world with valuable lessons and insights into humanity, history, hardships and happiness. From segregation and civil rights to wars, presidents and defining moments in history, Dawson reflects on the good and bad of America during the twentieth century.
The play is part of the center’s theme of “Civil Rights and Inclusion” for the 2013 spring season. Related events at the center include Alan LeQuire’s Cultural Heroes art exhibit, the Nashville Public Library’s exhibit of Civil Rights photographs and the Mind Enriching Theatre’s production of “Freedom Train – The Story of Harriet Tubman” for grades 4-6 and “The Rainbow Fish: An Ocean Tale” for grades K-3. Both are available for school field trips through May 17.
Performances of” Life is So Good” include Friday and Saturday evening shows with dinner at 6:30 p.m., show at 7:30 p.m. and Thursday and Friday Matinee performances with lunch at noon and show at 1 p.m. Tickets are $37 for the dinner and show evening performance and $27 for lunch and show matinees.
For more information, visit www.rcenter.org.
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