Wednesday, February 22, 2012

Vincent Williams directs "The Marker," drama of civil rights activist Viola Liuzza, at Scottish Rite Temple Theater, Shreveport, on Fri, Feb 24, 7:30 pm

Viola Liuzzo was a Unitarian Universalist civil rights activist from Michigan, says Wikipedia, who was murdered by Ku Klux Klan members after the 1965 Selma to Montgomery marches in Alabama.

Extensions Of Excellence Performing Arts Inc. presents a drama on Liuzza's life called "THE MARKER" on Fri, Feb. 24, at 7:30pm in the Scottish Rite Temple Theater, 725 Cotton Street, Shreveport.

The play was written by David Barr and is being directed by Vincent Williams.

Liuzzo's name is one of those inscribed on a civil rights memorial in the state capital. She died at the age of 39.

Advance Tickets Or @ The Door $10.00
318-393-6259 or
www.extensionsofexcellence.org

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