Evento

The Real McCoy, by Andrew Moodie

The compelling and tragic story of Black Canadian inventor and thermo-dynamics engineer Elijah McCoy, born near Colchester, Ontario circa 1843. The child of fugitive American slaves, Elijah's crowning career achievement changed the course of the rail industry, and coined the popular expression 'The Real McCoy'. This story transports its audience to a time when the colour of one's skin outweighed intellect and innovation. It is an invitation into the mind of a genius, painted with memories of a happy loving childhood, marred by the cruelty of an intolerant world.

The Canmore Opera House at Heritage Park
1900 Heritage Drive SW

Runs March 7th to 22nd
Tuesday - Saturday at 7:30pm
Sunday at 1pm

Information at www.ellipsistree.ca
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The Real McCoy is the first play in 'The Black Canadian Theatre Series' - a season of three plays by Black Canadian playwrights about African-Canadian life spanning 150 years: The Real McCoy by Andrew Moodie, John Ware Reimagined by Cheryl Foggo and The Adventures of a Black Girl in Search of God by Djanet Sears, to be presented in Calgary from January to September 2014. This event will be the first of its kind in our province; a legacy project for Alberta!