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October 10, 2007 Missouri History in Performance Theater to Present on October 23Author and playwright William Wells Brown was born a slave near St. Louis and served many masters before his escape in 1834. Freed from servitude, he spent years helping others escape from slavery as part of the Underground Railroad before becoming a public speaker and writer. His play The Escape; or, A Leap for Freedom (1858) is considered the first play by an African American to be published in America.Now, The State Historical Society of Missouri's MoHiP Theater, a reader's theater organized by playwright Mary Barile, is bringing this play to the Conley House on the MU campus. At 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 23, MU theater professor Cheryl Black will direct the reading of Brown's play, which tells the tale of two slaves, Melinda and Glen, who secretly marry and determine to gain their freedom so they can remain together. A reception sponsored by the Center for Arts & Humanities will follow the performance. The play and reception are both free and open to the public. The Conley House is located on the corner of Conley Avenue and Sandford Avenue on the MU campus. Parking is available in Turner Garage on Conley Avenue. posted @ 8:48 AM
 
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