Fly

African Diaspora Arts and Sciences Institute (ADASI), Panama City, Panama 

A mesmerizing solo journey of a Black man convinced he will receive the power to fly on the night of a special celestial event. Come soar through the captivating and transcendent performance of AUDELCO award winner Joseph L. Edwards. Written and directed by Joseph L. Edwards. (Dramatic Comedy, General Audience)

This performance is double billed with Two Wings to Heaven: The Bessie Coleman Story

“Fly runs the gamut from hilarious comedy to mournful tragedy, with Edwards never skipping a beat as he presents his ever topical cautionary tale.” Ladue News

“Edwards script if filled with humor but it does not shy away from taking on the current realities of unfairness, inequality, and discrimination” BroadwayWorld.com

“Edwards’ performance takes the audience through a gauntlet of emotions, with skill and a deft touch…The result is an effective and important lesson delivered through an engaging, surprisingly hopeful story.” Riverfront Times

Thursday, August 1, 8:00pm, $45
Friday, August 2, 2:00pm, $45
Friday, August 2, 8:00pm, $45
Saturday, August 3, 2:00pm, $45