The University of Iowa
Roger Guenveur Smith
Theater
Infinite Dream

Roger Guenvuer Smith

Frederick Douglass NOW

The James Theater
Presented by
Hancher
Tickets
Festival passes and individual tickets will go on sale to the general public on Monday, July 21 at 10:00 a.m.
Day Dreamer Pass $75 / $25
Infinite Dreamer Pass $150 / $50
Individual tickets:
Adults $20
Students & Youth $10 for students, youth, and patrons 25 and under
Saturday, September 20, 2025, 6:00 pm
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Part of Hancher's Infinite Dream festival

Part of Hancher's 53rd season

This is one of two stirring shows by an internationally acclaimed actor, writer, and director.

Roger Guenvuer Smith's Frederick Douglass NOW examines the life and work of the self-liberated abolitionist and pioneering orator Frederick Douglass. Smith has edited Douglass's 19th century texts into a jazz-infused narrative bookended by original writing.

“Smith makes Douglass’s critique of American life seem tragically relevant. The show is both pedagogical and inspirational in its call to resistance.” – ELLE

 

Roger Guenvuer Smith Website

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