Strong Inside
Commissioned by Nashville Children’s Theatre
Based on the New York Times Best-selling book Strong Inside by Andrew Maraniss
Adapted for the stage by Tyrone L. Robinson
Scenic & Lighting Design: Scott Leathers
Costume Design: William H. Ditty
Sound Design: Marsalis Turner
Projection Design: William Kyle Odum and Sam Lowry
About
Strong Inside tells the powerful story of basketball legend Perry Wallace who broke the color line and desegregated the Southeastern College Sports Conference in the turbulent 1960’s.
The play features three actors and is one part history lesson, one part ode to the sport of basketball. Athletes, history buffs, and theatre lovers alike have raved about the production.
Approximate Running Time: 70 minutes
Recommended Ages: Grades 3 through 8
Curriculum Connections
Literature Based
History
Sports Science
Themes
Community
Friendship
Teamwork
Family
Resilience
Original Sound Design and Projection Design are available for this title.
For more information contact The Gurman Agency, LLC
