Something Moving: A Meditation on Maynard Tickets

Something Moving: A Meditation on Maynard is a powerful performance from playwright Pearl Cleage that centers civic memory and Atlanta history. Depicting Maynard Jackson, Atlanta’s first Black mayor, the piece uses a chorus of Citizens and a Witness to explore his legacy. The world premiere debuted at Ford’s Theatre in Washington, DC, in 2023 as part of Ford’s Theatre Legacy Commissions. The production followed with a 2024 Atlanta engagement at Alliance Theatre Hertz Stage, with performances from Aug 2–11, and later released as a streaming title (Alliance Theatre Anywhere) Aug 14–26, 2024. A 2025 engagement is listed as Aug 2–11, with venue to be confirmed by Alliance. Discover the story, cast, and where to catch this timely, intimate theatrical experience.

We’ve got you covered for tickets and planning: secure your seats, follow official channels for the latest updates, and enjoy a performance that blends history, memory, and community voice.

About the performer
Something Moving represents a dynamic approach to storytelling through devised performance and civic memory. While the piece is rooted in the legacy of Maynard Jackson, it is brought to life by a curated ensemble and collaboration with playwright Pearl Cleage. This show is less about spectacle and more about listening—an intimate theatrical experience that invites audiences to reflect on leadership, memory, and community identity in Atlanta and beyond.

Performance highlights
- World premiere: Ford’s Theatre, Washington, DC, Sept 22–Oct 15, 2023 as part of Ford’s Theatre Legacy Commissions.
- Atlanta premiere: Alliance Theatre Hertz Stage, Aug 2–11, 2024.
- Streaming release: Alliance Theatre Anywhere, Aug 14–26, 2024.
- 2025 engagement: Listed for Aug 2–11; venue to be confirmed by Alliance.
- Cast includes Eliseo Arreola, Dru Sky Berrian, Terry Burrell, Amari Cheatom, Galen Crawley, Shelli Delgado, Kayla Ibarra, Patrick McColery, Margo Moorer, Tony Vaughn. For the most up-to-date cast, consult official Alliance Theatre pages and Ford’s Theatre press materials.

Social media and official pages
For the latest news, streaming access, and behind-the-scenes content, follow official channels from Ford’s Theatre and Alliance Theatre. Ford’s Theatre maintains active social profiles and press materials; Alliance Theatre provides artist pages and streaming content linked from its site. Always verify links and announcements on these pages before booking.

Why this show matters
Something Moving offers an intimate look at civic memory through Maynard Jackson’s legacy, using a chorus of Citizens and a Witness to explore leadership, community, and lasting impact in Atlanta. It’s a thoughtful, fact-grounded production with a resonant accessibility that invites audiences to engage with history as it lives in the present.