Black Cowboy in the Old West

THEATRE FOR YOUNG AMERICA
Presents
BLACK COWBOY IN THE OLD WEST
AT UNION STATION
February 18, 2012 through 25, 2012

When the Wild West was wide open, and the freedom of the plains beckoned, African-Americans made their way across the prairies to find freedom and opportunity. In this world premiere of Black Cowboy in the Old West, Theatre for Young America examines the contributions of the black cowboy to the settling of the frontier.

Black Cowboy in the Old West opens on February 18, 2012 and plays through February 25, 2012 on the H&R Block City Stage, which is located on level B in Union Station Kansas City. Union Station's address is 30 W. Pershing Road in Kansas City, Missouri. Single tickets may be reserved online at www.unionstation.org or by calling Union Station at 816.460.2020, or Theatre for Young America at 816.460.2083. The single ticket price is $8.00. Groups of 15 or more are $5.50 per person with a reservation. Organizations should call 816.460.2020 or 816.460.2083 to make group reservations.

February 18-25, 2012
BLACK COWBOY IN THE OLD WEST
(World Premiere)
In the 1800's, the American frontier drew many black men and women hungry for the freedom to chart their own destiny; the freedom seldom found in the segregated North and the Jim Crow South. According to many historical reports, about one-fourth of all cowboys were black. They served as cattle-drovers, ranch hands, cooks, and ropers, and in many other occupations throughout the plains and beyond. They founded black townships such as Nicodemus, Kansas, Langston City, Oklahoma and Allensworth, California. Some black cowboys were famous and some were infamous, but all were integral to painting the true picture of the American frontier.

Danny Cox, well-known songwriter and folksinger, joins with TYA Artistic Director Gene Mackey to pay tribute to the black cowboy's spirited heritage with a new musical theater production. The play weaves a spellbinding and colorful tale of the late nineteenth century black cowboys of the United States, and commemorates their history; their compelling stories; and celebrates their contributions to the Old West. Included in the program is a chance for the audience to sing along with Danny.

Show times for Black Cowboy in the Old West:

Saturday 02/18/2012 2:00 pm ASL intepreted
Tuesday 02/21/2012 10:00 am
Wednesday 02/22/2012 10:00 am
Thursday 02/23/2012 10:00 am
Thursday 02/23/2012 12:00 pm
Friday 02/24/2012 10:00 am
Friday 02/24/2012 12:00 pm
Friday 02/24/2012 7:00 pm
Saturday 02/25/2012 2:00 pm

Theatre for Young America is a professional theater company, which primarily employs local actors, including members of Actors Equity Association.

Theatre for Young America, Inc., is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) corporation. Gifts are tax deductible.

KC Stage cardmembers receive a discount of:
20% off

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