BARBERMAN: The Alexander Clark Story

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An original full-length play written by Cianon Jones and directed by Josh Turner, Barberman brings to life Alexander Clark, a Muscatine resident and early advocate for equal rights in Iowa.

Developed in partnership with the Stanley Center for Peace and Security and the Muscatine Art Center, the production features University of Iowa theatre graduate students in a fully staged performance with set, lighting, and costumes. The play will also be filmed for use in Iowa high school history classrooms.

Date & Times:

  • Friday, June 12, 2026 at 7:00 PM (followed by Q&A)

  • Saturday, June 13, 2026 at 2:00 PM (no Q&A)

  • Saturday, June 13, 2026 at 7:00 PM (followed by Q&A)

  • Sunday, June 14, 2026 at 2:00 PM (followed by Q&A)

Saturday, June 13, 2026 2:00pm
Friday, June 12, 2026 7:00pm
Saturday, June 13, 2026 7:00pm
Sunday, June 14, 2026 2:00pm
Muscatine Community College Black Box Theatre
152 Colorado St, Muscatine, IA 52761
Leslie Finer
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