American Prophet

American Prophet

Co-written and Directed by Charles Randolph-Wright
Co-written and Music by Marcus Hummon
Originally Produced at Arena Stage, Washington, DC
July 15 – August 28, 2022


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Frederick Douglass ignited the flame of a freedom movement that still burns today. Charles Randolph-Wright (Arena’s Born for This: The BeBe Winans Story, Broadway’s Motown the Musical) returns to Arena Stage with a groundbreaking musical powered by Douglass’ own speeches and writings. Coupled with soaring new melodies and an original script from Grammy Award-winning songwriter Marcus Hummon and Randolph-Wright, Douglass rises as a fierce abolitionist and distinguished orator. Filled with electrifying new songs, this world premiere celebrates the revolutionary legacy of one of history’s first freedom fighters, whose fire is needed now more than ever.

Co-written and Directed by Charles Randolph-Wright
Co-written and Music by Marcus Hummon
Cast: Cornelius Smith, Jr. 

Presenting Sponsorship for American Prophet is generously provided by Exelon.
Prime Sponsorship is generously provided by AARP, Dan and Gloria Logan and Tiffeny Sanchez and Reg Brown.
Supporting Sponsorship is generously provided by Andrew R. Ammerman, Judith N. Batty, The Drutz Family Fund for Musical Theater, GEICO, Dr. Donald Wallace Jones, Dr. Betty Jean Tolbert Jones and Tracey Tolbert Jones, PNC, R. Lucia Riddle and David Bruce Smith and the Grateful American Foundation.
Contributing Sponsorship is provided by Sandy and Jon Willen.