“Every Generation Leaves Behind A Legacy. What Legacy Do You Want To Leave Behind?” ― John Lewis
Written by hip hop & spoken word playwright Psalmayene 24 with all original music composed by Atlanta composer Eugene H. Russell IV, this new hip hop musical examines the ten crucial years in the early life of the congressman, and his journey from student activist to major leader in the Civil Rights movement – all by the time he was 28. This innovative journey dares to ask how we grow into the courage of our convictions and offers a fresh perspective on one of the most dynamic periods in American History. The time has come to make some good trouble!
“Every Generation Leaves Behind A Legacy. What Legacy Do You Want To Leave Behind?” ― John Lewis
Written by hip hop & spoken word playwright Psalmayene 24 with all original music composed by Atlanta composer Eugene H. Russell IV, this new hip hop musical examines the ten crucial years in the early life of the congressman, and his journey from student activist to major leader in the Civil Rights movement – all by the time he was 28. This innovative journey dares to ask how we grow into the courage of our convictions and offers a fresh perspective on one of the most dynamic periods in American History. The time has come to make some good trouble!
Workshop Photo Credit: Casey G Ford
Workshop Photo Credit: Casey G Ford
Workshop Photo Credit: Casey G Ford
Workshop Photo Credit: Casey G Ford
Special Events
Join us for one of our many special events during the run of Young John Lewis:
EVENTS INCLUDED WITH TICKET PURCHASE:
Post Show Talkbacks: June 13, 20 & 27
Comedy & Conversations Special Talkback: June 18 (between performances)
ASL Interpreted Performance: June 22
Support A World Premiere Musical
Would you or your company be interested in being a sponsor or individual backer of this groundbreaking world premiere production at Theatrical Outfit? Your financial investment will support the artists engaged in developmental workshops and the production in Summer 2025, the design elements of the production, and a ticket program for young people to attend a performance in the Summer of 2025. We have a variety of benefits available to you as a sponsor/backer.
Meet The Artists
Michael Bahsil
[he/him]
Young John
Sully Brown
[he/him]
Bobby Kennedy & Others
Cece Campbell
[she/her]
Mamie Till & Others
Caleb Clark*
[he/him]
Waiter & Others
Lawrence Flowers*
[he/him]
Reverend Doctor & Others
Neal Ghant*
Stokely & Others
Brandin Jay
[he/him]
Jim Lawson & Others
Alexandria Joy*
[she/her]
Diane Nash & Others
Latrice Pace*
[she/her]
Willie Mae & Others
Terrence J. Smith
[he/him]
Emmett & Others
Book & Lyrics
Psalmayene 24
[he/24]
Music & Music Direction
Eugene H. Russell IV
[he/him]
Direction & Choreography
Thomas W. Jones II
[he/him]
Dramaturgy & Casting
Addae Moon
[he/him]
Scenic Design
Isabel and Moriah Curley-Clay
[she/her]
Costume Design
Jarrod Barnes
[he/him]
Lighting Design
Ben Rawson
[he/him]
Sound Design
Matt Reynolds
[he/him]
Properties Design
Caroline Cook
[she/her]
Stage Manager
Gabby Peralta
[she/her]
*Appearing through an Agreement between this theatre, Theatrical Outfit, and Actors’ Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers.