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AnnoUnCeMenT Gallo Center Repertory Company Revisits ‘To Kill A Mockingbird’

By Doug Hosner / Director of Marketing & Communications / Gallo Center for the Arts

A decade ago, the Gallo Center for the Arts and Modesto’s Prospect Theater Project collaborated on a brilliant stage adaption of Harper Lee's masterpiece, “To Kill a Mockingbird.” It was a resounding success. Every performer was wonderful. Every performance sold out. The production helped inspire the creation of the Gallo Center Repertory Company, as well as the founding of the San Joaquin Valley's only African American theatre organization, Sankofa Theatre Company.

Now, in honor of the retirement of GCRC artistic director Dr. Jim Johnson following the 2022/23 season, as well as the 10th anniversary of the production, the Gallo Center Rep is thrilled to present a reprise of To Kill a Mockingbird.”

This production includes racist language from the original book that is considered true to the era and place in which the story is set. The Gallo Center has consulted with leaders from the local African American community, who recommended retaining the language in the interest of historical accuracy. If you are offended by its inclusion, you may not wish to attend the play.

Photo illustration by Michael J. Mangano. Pictured left to right: John Ervin III as Tom Robinson and David Hambley as Atticus Finch.

Ticket holders from all performances are invited to a free, onehour Question & Answer meet up after the 2 pm matinee. Participants will join with local African American cultural and civic leaders, and creative team members and actors from To Kill a Mockingbird, to discuss the play’s continuing relevance, artistic impact and historical significance.

Photo illustration by Michael J. Mangano. Pictured left to right: John Ervin III as Tom Robinson and David Hambley as Atticus Finch.

To Kill a MocKingbird FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 2022, 7 PM SATURDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2022, 2 PM & 7 PM SUNDAY, OCTOBER 2, 2022, 2 PM* THURSDAY & FRIDAY, OCTOBER 6 & 7, 2022, 7 PM SATURDAY, OCTOBER 8, 2022, 2 PM TICKETS FROM $19 CALL (209) 338-2100 OR GO TO GALLOARTS.ORG *INCLUDES FREE Q&A AFTER THE PERFORMANCE