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When Gold Turns Black
Opening Date: Jan 30, 2025
Closing Date: Feb 16, 2025
Running Time: 01:15
Playing @
Theater for the New City
155 First Ave, New York, NY 10003
Tommie Smith and John Carlos are heralded world class sprinters bound for Olympic glory when their controversial college professor challenges them to speak out against racism on campus. They would become emboldened at the idea that they could affect change by boycotting the 1968 Olympic Games in Mexico City, Mexico, so much that they would agree to do so. The idea of a boycott became a rallying cry for black athletes around the country. The boycott would eventually be called off after their champion and staunch supporter Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., is assassinated. Dr. King’s death sent shock waves of hopelessness and defeat throughout the movement. Determined to bring about world attention to the plight of black America, they each must first accomplish their initial goal of winning an Olympic medal to make the podium. Tommie, John and Peter Norman would make a spontaneous and profound gesture on the world’s largest stage to protest racism and injustice. Together their silent protest would create one of the most iconic photographs of the 20th century, inspiring generations and athletes of goodwill around the world years later.
Show Notes: 1 intermission
Performance Schedule
THURSDAY-SATURDAY @ 8 PM
SUNDAY @ 3 PM
Written By
- Ron Wilks
Director
- Count Stovall
TDF Tickets Offers:
TDF Member tickets:
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Full-price tickets:
$23.00 - $23.00
Accessibility
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Box Office
Counter 43". -
Parking
SVI Permit. -
Curb Ramps
All corners. -
Passenger Loading Zone
Front. -
Restroom
Unisex: Lobby. Lightweight door 33". Stall 66" x 68". Commode 19". Grab bars. -
Seating
Four Theatres: Three on lobby-level (one seating 240, two seating 99 each), one in basement (seats 65). No fixed seating in any of the theaters. -
Elevator/Escalator
Elevator: For access to basement theater. Lift for one person using wheelchair and one ambulatory person. Operated with key by house manager. -
Telephone
Lobby. Coin slot 61". Cord 29". -
Entrance
Ground level. Double doors in series (each 36"). Easy to operate with adequate maneuvering space. -
Visual Assistance
None. -
Water Fountain
None. -
Assisted Listening System
None. -
Wheelchair Info
No fixed seating in any of the theaters.
