Out of the Vineyard at Prince George's Community College

Friday, February 21, 2025
7:30 PM 9:30 PM 19:30 21:30

Center for Performing Arts at Prince George's Community College 301 Largo Road Largo, MD 20774 (map)

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Out of the Vineyard at Prince George's Community College

"Out of the Vineyard (OOTV)" was written by esteemed playwright Psalmayene 24, who masterfully adapts the groundbreaking historical work "A Question of Freedom: The Families Who Challenged Slavery from the Nation’s Founding to Civil War" by historian William G. Thomas III for the stage.

The play highlights the families, names, and places, illuminating stories of quests for freedom and opportunity against systematic racism. By exploring how slavery has shaped our societies and by encouraging audiences to think critically about the legacy of hiding the details of history, "Out of the Vineyard" promotes a deeper understanding of the issues facing us today. The play inspires audiences to work toward a more just and equitable future.

Unraveling over seven decades, the enslaved families of Prince George’s County, Maryland, including the Butlers, Queens, Mahoneys, Bells, and more, embarked on a relentless legal quest for freedom. These brave families confronted formidable slavery within the court system, leading their crusade to the highest echelons of justice: the Supreme Court.

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