OUT OF THE VINEYARD

Changing the Narrative of American History
February 19 – 26, 2025
at the Center for Performing Arts
Prince George’s Community College

Written by Psalmayene 24
Directed/Choreographed by Tony Thomas
Produced by Joe’s Movement Emporium

Joe’s Movement Emporium proudly announces Out of the Vineyard in performance at Prince George’s Community College, written by playwright Psalmayene 24 and directed/choreographed by Tony Thomas. Through the production of a play about freedom-making in Prince George’s County, MD we have accessed universal themes of place, race, and law that highlight America’s history, and challenges, to achieve justice for all.

Out of the Vineyard is a masterful adaptation of 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 audience witnesses visual portrayals of interviews from descendants, historians, and a judge that are intertwined with accounts of their families' pursuit of liberty. Their stories underscore the impact of battles with race and law, resonating with the essence of the pathways to freedom.

SHOW TIMES

Wednesday, February 19th • 6:30 PM
Friday, February 21st • 7:30 PM
Saturday, February 22nd • 3:00 PM + 7:30 PM
Wednesday, February 26th • 3:00 PM

Run Time: 90 minutes without intermission
Tickets: General Admission: $40 • Students: $10

SHOW PROGRAM

“Out of the Vineyard” is a deeply reflective piece—an opportunity for people to learn something more about the legacy of slavery in the U.S.; to learn something truly consequential about the descendants who are left with the unthinkable memories transcribed; and to learn about the realities of an aspect of American history that just doesn’t get told.”
—Anne Valentino, MD Theatre Guide

“It’s a roller coaster ride across timelines and character changes by the four actors who blend theater, movement and dance to present multiple stories and cases through Maryland and Washington, D.C. Director /Choreographer Tony Thomas delivers a highly talented cast in a format that rivals any contemporary pop culture, multiverse action movie. The one-act performance moves, shifts and weaves through history, tragedy, culture and family stories.”

—Prince George’s Suite Magazine & Media by Raoul Dennis

Special thanks to the following major donors funding the OOTV tour and educational curriculum:
Prince George's Community College • Prince George's County Historic Preservation Commission • Paul M. Angell Foundation • Andy and Marjan Shallal
The Diane and Norman Berstein Foundation • Marcy and Peter Seitel • Robert and Alaine Duncan • Craig Pascal • Cheryl Morden and Reuben Snipper
and many generous donors!