‘TJ Crowley’ Audio Drama Premieres June 9th in Wichita!

🎉 Mark Your Calendars for the Premiere Listening Event of "The Real Education of TJ Crowley: Coming of Age on the Redline"🎉

Join us for a captivating citywide listening event that delves into a transformative period in Wichita's history and the nation. This free event is proudly sponsored by Fidelity Bank and the Wichita Arts Council, with support from the ARISE Ensemble and The Kansas African American Museum.

Location: Holy Savior Catholic Academy, 3000 E. 13th Street North, Wichita, Kansas

Date & Time: 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm, Sunday, June 9, 2024

Content Advisory: Some content may be too intense for sensitive listeners. Parental guidance is suggested.(Rated PG: Age 13+)

HIGHLIGHTS

- Exclusive Preview: Be among the first to experience selected scenes from the audio drama in a stunning audio-visual presentation.

- Engaging Discussion: Participate in a thought-provoking discussion with local residents who lived in the neighborhood where the story is set, and learn about its historical significance.

- Special Offers: Get your copy of the original book, audio CDs, and download codes before the national release on Tuesday, June 11th by Blackstone Audio.

ABOUT

Adapted from the novel by author Grant Overstake, the radio-theater style drama is set amidst the Civil Rights movement, school integration, and the Vietnam War. It explores the social impact of redlining, a discriminatory practice that segregated American cities and profoundly affected the lives of residents in northeast Wichita. The hard-hitting yet hopeful story is enriched by the soul-stirring music of the ARISE Ensemble.

OUR CAST

Co-written, produced, and directed by May Wuthrich, the drama features a 15-member cast starring Dani Martineck as TJ Crowley; with Audie Award winners Dion Graham and Tavia Gilbert; as well as Wichita's own John Wright as the radio announcer, and Sheila Brown Kinnard in a role inspired by her mother, Josephine Brown.

OUR SPONSORS

This project is sponsored by the Youth Educational Empowerment Program and funded in part by the Kansas Creative Arts Industries Commission, which receives funding from the National Endowment for the Arts, a federal agency; as well as the United Way of the Plains, Wichita State University's Shocker Studios, the Wichita Arts Council, and other patrons.

JOIN US!

We can't wait to see you at this exciting event! If you can't attend, you can download the entire audio from wherever audiobooks are sold. 🎭🎧📚

WORLD RELEASE COMING JUNE 11TH, 2024!

‘THE REAL EDUCATION OF TJ CROWLEY’

Coming of Age on the Redline: An Audio Drama

Inspired by the author's own story, this suspenseful, high-octane, deftly-crafted audio drama captures the tumultuous Civil Rights era in a poignant tale of a teen finding his place in a divided world. Performed by Dani Martineck, Dion Graham, Tavia Gilbert, Johnny Heller, Michael Crouch, Kevin R. Free, Shayna Small Sheila Brown Kinnard and a full cast. A must listen for those seeking a deep immersive experience.

The Real Education of TJ Crowley: Coming of Age on the Redline

Based on the novel by Grant Overstake, script adaptation by the author and May Wuthrich.

Read by a full cast.

Published by GRAIN VALLEY PUBLISHING

Available June 11, 2024

Pre order today!