A quest for activism across three generations in Horizon's 'Square Blues'

"Square Blues" is on stage at Horizon Theatre through Aug. 21. (Photo credit: Greg Mooney)

Activism brings to mind many images: silent protestors sitting in at a whites-only restaurant demanding equal rights, high school students leading a movement for gun control, running for Congress to overhaul discriminatory policies.

The new play “Square Blues,” having its world premiere at Horizon Theatre, follows three generations of a Southern Black family, each with its own approach to activism. The playwright Shay Youngblood and director Tom Jones joined “City Lights” host Lois Reitzes via Zoom to talk about the play. 

Interview highlights: