General admission for children 17 years and under is always free

All American Boys

Table Read and Talk Back

Thursday, April 4, 2019
7 pm
Calderwood Hall

Visiting Curator of Performing Arts Helga Davis continues her season of exciting programming with a table read of Off the Page Education’s adaptation of All American Boys, the story of the violent arrest of a black teenager, and the white teenager who witnesses the crime. The evening features a cast of youth and professional actors, as well as Brendan Kiely, co-author of the book from which the play is adapted.

Join us as our protagonist Rashad recuperates in the hospital and finds himself the center of attention he doesn’t want. As he decides if he’s ready to be the symbol people want him to be, Quinn, the witness, wishes he could just walk away. Their struggle shines a light on all of us who grapple with what it means to take responsibility and how or if to take action.

All are invited to a post-show discussion moderated by Helga Davis, which will include Brendan Kiely and directors Jody Drezner Alperin and Vicky Finney.

All American Boys

Tickets | Museum Admission

Tickets include Museum admission. Adults $15, seniors $12, students $10, free for members and children 17 and under.

  • Online, by clicking the TICKETS button above*
  • By calling the box office at 617 278 5156, Wednesday-Monday, 10 am-4 pm*
  • In person: Visit the Museum and purchase at the door, Wednesday-Monday, 11 am-4:30 pm

*Handling charges apply to these orders

PLEASE NOTE: There will be a table set up in Calderwood Hall, around which actors and directors will be seated to read through the play. The first 15 audience members to register will have the opportunity to reserve seats at the table. If interested, please call the Box Office at 617 278 5156 to reserve your seat. 

The Visiting Curator of Performing Arts position is generously funded by the Abrams Foundation, the Barr Foundation ArtsAmplified Initiative, and The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation. The Museum is also supported in part by the Massachusetts Cultural Council, which receives support from the State of Massachusetts and the National Endowment for the Arts.