Breach of Peace: Stories of the Freedom Riders of 1961 Tickets

Breach of Peace: Stories of the Freedom Riders of 1961 is a compelling one-man documentary drama created and performed by Mike Wiley. In a dynamic stage portrait, Wiley embodies 15–20 characters to recount true accounts of the 1961 Freedom Rides, the ongoing desegregation efforts, and the broader early Civil Rights Movement. Based in North Carolina, Wiley is an acclaimed actor, playwright, and professor known for documentary theatre works like The Parchman Hour and Dar He. This page highlights the performer’s biography, notable works, and upcoming 2025 tour dates, with an emphasis on securing your seats for transformative live theatre.

Explore the 2025 tour stops in North Carolina and see how Wiley brings history to life with rigorous research, vivid storytelling, and a commitment to accessible, non-sensational stage presentation. We’ve got you with straightforward, no-fuss ticket information and a connection you can trust.

Biography and career highlights

• Mike Wiley is a North Carolina–based actor, playwright, and professor specializing in documentary theatre. He directs and writes works that illuminate American history through intimate, character-driven performance.
• Notable works include The Parchman Hour and Dar He, both celebrated for their rigorous research and powerful storytelling that illuminate civil rights-era narratives.
• Wiley has earned multiple honors, including the 2020 Ann Atwater Award and the 2020 Andre DeShields Best Actor Award. He was named a UNC-Chapel Hill Distinguished Alumni in 2017.