MetroStage presents Citizen James

It is November 11, 1948, the night 24-year-old James Baldwin leaves America for Europe. Young James, an unknown aspiring "Negro" writer, has yet to write and publish his first novel. He has just left his family with news of his decision to flee America for refuge in Paris. He speaks no French. He has a one-way ticket and $40 in his pocket.
Witness James Baldwin (played by Jeremy Keith Hunter) as he decides to save himself from the violent reality of racist America in 1948, a decision that sets him on the path to becoming one of the world's most brilliant writers, and a powerful and a prophetic voice of the Civil Rights era and beyond. Citizen James, or The Young Man Without a Country is a bridge that connects the past to our now.

BIO | Jeremy Keith Hunter (he/him/his/yo) is one of the dopest artists you'll ever meet. Talented in a vast array of mediums; Jeremy Keith's is a multi-disciplinary creative primarily focused in theatre-making. He was seen in the MetroStage production of Painted Rocks at Revolver Creek by Athol Fugard in 2018. Other credits include Silence is Violence: Wish Me Well (Young Playwrights Theatre); A Raisin in the Sun (Port Tobacco Players); Primary Trust (Signature Theatre); Mlima’s Tale (1st Stage); and Topdog/Underdog (WSC Avant Bard - Helen Hayes Award Nominated). He performed the role of James Baldwin in the production of Les Deux Noirs at Mosaic Theatre. Jeremy also works as a playwright and designer. Most recently, his new play Thank You for Sharing was workshopped and debuted at the Local Theatre Festival held at the Kennedy Center in August. He would like to thank his wife Ashley for her continued love and support, and his baby girl Alyssa Mae.

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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Alexandria History Museum at the Lyceum, 201 South Washington Street, Alexandria, United States