A Song For Coretta Tickets

A Song For Coretta is a powerful 90-minute dramatic play written by Pearl Cleage, performed by a five-woman ensemble. The piece offers an intimate and inspiring exploration of Coretta Scott King’s legacy and the broader Civil Rights Movement through the voices and experiences of five distinct characters. The work is licensed through Concord Theatricals (Dramatists Play Service title) and has been staged across the country since its premiere in Atlanta.

In this performer page, you’ll find a concise biography of Pearl Cleage, a note on the play’s licensing and production history, and up-to-date information on upcoming tour dates and venues. We aim to be your straightforward connection for securing seats—no fuss, just reliable access to meaningful theatre.

About the performer: A Song For Coretta is the brainchild of Pearl Cleage, an Atlanta-based playwright, novelist, and Atlanta's first Poet Laureate who has held a residency at the Alliance Theatre. Cleage’s body of work has earned major honors, including the Dramatists Guild Lifetime Achievement Award, the 2025 Legacy Playwrights Award, and induction into the Georgia Writers Hall of Fame (2021). Although public-facing social accounts for Cleage are primarily maintained through official institutions and archives, you can stay connected to the latest through these trusted sources: Alliance Theatre, Concord Theatricals, and the archived personal site of Pearl Cleage. For official, up-to-date information and licensing details, visit the linked pages below.

Upcoming regional engagement to watch for: Beaumont Community Players in Beaumont, TX presents A Song For Coretta January 16–31, 2026. Check your local listings and secure your seats through Gold Coast Tickets as soon as tickets become available, to ensure you’ve got a guaranteed place at this intimate, dramatic experience.