It's time for another visit with Midday theater critic J. Wynn Rousuck, who joins Tom each week with her reviews of Maryland's regional stage. Today, she tells us about American Prophet: Frederick Douglass in His Own Words, the powerful new biographical musical drama now playing at Washington's Arena Stage.

The world premiere production is directed and co-written byCharles Randolph-Wright. His co-writer and the musical's composer and lyricist is Marcus Hummon.

The show is choreographed byLorna Ventura, with music direction, orchestrations, and additional arrangements by Joseph Joubert.

American Prophetcontinues at Arena Stage in DC until August 28th. Follow the theater link for more information.

It's time for another visit with Midday theater critic <a href="https://twitter.com/jrousuck">J. Wynn Rousuck</a>, who joins Tom each week with her reviews of Maryland's regional stage. Today, she tells us about American Prophet: Frederick Douglass in His Own Words, the powerful new biographical musical drama now playing at Washington's Arena Stage.
The world premiere production is directed and co-written by <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charles_Randolph-Wright">Charles Randolph-Wright</a>. His co-writer and the musical's composer and lyricist is <a href="https://www.marcushummon.net/">Marcus Hummon</a>.
The show is choreographed by <a href="https://www.lornaventura.com/">Lorna Ventura</a>, with music direction, orchestrations, and additional arrangements by Joseph Joubert.
American Prophet continues at <a href="https://www.arenastage.org/tickets/2022-23-season/american-prophet/">Arena Stage</a> in DC until August 28th. Follow the theater link for more information.

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Monday-Friday from noon-1:00, Tom Hall and his guests are talking about what's on your mind, and what matters most to Marylander's, the latest news, local and national politics, education and the environment, popular culture and the arts, sports and science, race and religion, movies and medicine. We welcome your questions and comments. E-mail us at <a href="mailto:midday@wypr.org">midday@wypr.org</a>

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