Hailed as “daring, rousing and provocative” by Entertainment Weekly, THE MOUNTAINTOP by Katori Hall is a bold re-imagining of the last night of the historic life of Dr. Martin Luther King. After giving a prophetic speech at a sanitation worker’s strike in Memphis, Martin Luther King, Jr. staggers into Room 306 at the Lorraine Motel. He’s exhausted, needs a cigarette, and his feet stink. When a mysterious maid delivers a cup of coffee with a side of hard truth, Dr. King is forced to confront his own humanity and the fate of our nation. Winner of the Olivier Award for Best New Play, THE MOUNTAINTOP’s “soul-stirring” (Variety) storytelling fuses theatricality with spirituality to reach a summit that will leave audiences breathless.
“I just want to do God's will. And He's allowed me to go up to the mountain. And I've looked over. And I've seen the Promised Land. I may not get there with you. But I want you to know tonight, that we, as a people, will get to the promised land!” - Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. on April 3, 1968 at the Mason Temple in Memphis, Tennessee
THE MOUNTAINTOP stars Marc Pouhé as Martin Luther King, Jr. and Carla Nickerson as Camae. The play is directed by Don Toner, with lighting design by Don Day, and sound design by Joel Mercado-See.
THE MOUNTAINTOP will be produced in Austin Playhouse's theatre at ACC's Highland Mall. The South Entrance (by the Image clothing store) is closest to the theatre.
We do not recommend parking in the lot off Airport Blvd. From the South entrance, proceed down the escalator and turn right. Austin Playhouse will be on your right by the water feature. Detailed directions are available on our website: http://austinplayhouse.com/season/tempfac.html
