BY ANY OTHER NAME: An Opus for James Baldwin is a powerful two-act theatrical tribute exploring the life, voice, and enduring legacy of one of America's most influential writers and thinkers.

Written and directed by Charlotte playwright Brian Daye, the production blends historical fact with poetic fiction as Baldwin's journey unfolds from his Harlem childhood and early years as a preacher to Paris, the Civil Rights movement, and his emergence as a celebrated writer and activist. Along the way, audiences encounter figures including Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Malcolm X, and Medgar Evers, as the play explores Baldwin's ideas about race, identity, art, love, and what it means to be fully human.

Your experience includes:

• A powerful two-act theatrical journey through the life and legacy of James Baldwin. (Five performances, Sep. 23 – 27)
• Baldwin's encounters with pivotal figures from the Civil Rights movement, including Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Malcolm X, and Medgar Evers.
• A blend of historical fact and poetic fiction exploring race, identity, art, activism, love, and human connection.
• A talented local cast bringing Baldwin and the people who shaped his life and times to the stage.