May 19 - 20 2023
Message to the People: A Story of Malcolm X- The Stage Play

Message to the People: A Story of Malcolm X- The Stage Play

Presented by Melaneyes Media at Ella Austin Community Center

The Pan-African Cultural Community invites you to join us for this the powerful theatrical musical play, “Message to the People: A Story of Malcolm X” on Friday, May 19 and/or Saturday, May 20, 2023 at 7p.m. in the historic theater at the Ella Austin Community Center.(1023 N Pine St, San Antonio, TX 78202)

The Stage Production, “Message to the People: A Story of Malcolm X” is a historical dramatization of the life and words of Malcolm X. This is a theatrical and musical play that portrays his image and presents his words as performed by Baba Aundar Maat with original music and images of Black history. This production will take you on musical journey looking at photographs of history and reflecting on the life of Malcolm X.

This stage production introduces us to the great legacy of a cultural Icon: Malcolm X also known as El Hajj Malik El Shabazz. It shows the life journey and powerful transformation of Malcolm Little to Malcolm X

The music for “Message to the People: A Story of Malcolm X” is an original sound track. All the songs were written, arranged, and produced by Baba Aundar and performed by the Griots. This music is a collection of songs that re-emphasize the thoughts and ideas expressed in the stage production. The songs parallel the life of Malcolm X. The song “God Bless the Children” corresponds with Malcolm’s childhood, “Lock Up Lock Down” mirrors his time in prison and “African Must Unite” relates to his travel to Africa. There is a total of eight songs that correlates with the life journey of Malcolm X.

Admission Info

$20.00

Phone: (210) 560-1733

Email: melaneyes3@gmail.com

Dates & Times

2023/05/19 - 2023/05/20

Location Info

Ella Austin Community Center

1023 N. Pine Street, San Antonio, TX 78202