Selma Burke

The true story of the woman behind the American dime.

Few know of Selma Burke, the Black American sculptor who played a major role in the Harlem Renaissance movement of the 1920s and 30s. Among her works is a bas-relief plaque of President Franklin D. Roosevelt, which is now widely accepted to be the basis for the design on the American dime, and something for which she never received credit within her lifetime. A stirring play about the importance of art, courage, romance, and justice, Burke’s rarely-told story is brought to life in this world premiere by Calgary playwrights Maria Crooks and Caroline Russell-King.

By Maria Crooks and Caroline Russell-King
Directed by Delicia Turner Sonnenberg
Presented in Partnership with Theatre Calgary

WORLD PREMIERE | NEW CANADIAN PLAY

Who is it for?

All ages

Tickets : $39 & up

How to get tickets?

Buy online

Phone: 403-294-7402

Email: tickets@atplive.com

 

Date: Tuesday April 2, 2024 to Saturday April 27, 2024

Tue. Apr 2, 2024 – Thu. Apr 4, 2024 | 7:30 PM
Fri. Apr 5, 2024 | 8:00 PM
Sat. Apr 6, 2024 | 2:00 PM & 8:00 PM
Sun. Apr 7, 2024 | 2:00 PM
Wed. Apr 10, 2024 – Thu. Apr 11, 2024 | 7:30 PM
Fri. Apr 12, 2024 | 8:00 PM
Sat. April 13, 2024 | 2:00 PM & 8:00 PM
Sun. Apr 14, 2024 | 2:00 PM
Tue. Apr 16, 2024 – Thu. Apr 18, 2024 | 7:30 PM
Fri. Apr 19, 2024 | 8:00 PM
Sat. Apr 20, 2024 | 2:00 PM & 8:00 PM
Sun. Apr 21, 2024 | 2:00 PM
Tue. Apr 23, 2024 – Wed. Apr 24, 2024 | 7:30 PM
Fri. Apr 26, 2024 | 8:00 PM
Sat. Apr 27, 2024 | 2:00 PM & 8:00 PM

Venue & Address

Martha Cohen Theatre, 215 8 Ave SE, Calgary, AB T2G 0K8, Canada

Wheelchair accessible

Street Parking

Accessible by Public Transport