In the jungle wilderness, civic action’s power is proudly displayed as rainforest creatures come together to elect a leader. The new short play, “The Next King,” shows young audiences how they can make a change in their communities.
It’s on stage this Saturday, July 20, at the National Center for Civil and Human Rights and again on Saturday, Aug. 24. “The Next King” is part of the museum’s Kidspiration summer youth civics engagement series presented by PNC.
Playwright, director, educator and actor Nikki Toombs is the creative behind “The Next King.” She joined Kim Drobes on “City Lights” to discuss the upcoming play.
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