The Mountaintop in Lake Charles for Seven More Performances

Camae, the newly hired maid of the the Lorraine Motel stands on the bed while wearing the jacket and shoes of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. She gives a passionate speech while Rev. King watches from the other bed in the room. When she finishes, Rev. King asks her if that is really what she would have him say.

The first act of the play then ends with Rev. King refelcting on how he is now 39 and that Malcolm X was 39 when he was killed. The second act of the play reveals more about this mysterious maid who seemed to produce cigarettes out of thin air and know more about Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King than he let most people know.

The play is The Mountaintop by Katori Hall. It is a re-imagining of the night before Rev. King was assassinated. It is currently playing at The Lake Charles Little Theater. Dr. Mary Guidry-Ringo, a veteran of the stage, gives a wonderful and thought-provoking performance of Camae. Minister Darol King, Sr. gives a heart-wrenching performance of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

The only truly confusing part of the play was that there were times some type of a hissing sound seemed to be employed. However, that did not take away from the play. The play is directed by Dan Sadler and assistant directed by Joseph Comeaux. Costumes are by Heather Partin and Hari and Make-Up is by Kevin Driscol.

There are seven more chances to see this wonderful and extremely emotional play. You can buy tickets online from The Lake Charles Little Theatre or in person at the box office before the show. The show runs on Fridays through Sundays from Sunday, August 26, 2018 to Sunday, September 9, 2018. On Fridays and Saturdays, the show starts at 7:30pm and on Sundays, it starts at 3pm. The Lake Charles Little Theatre is located at 813 Enterprise Blvd in Lake Charles, Louisiana.

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