Clara Luper production honors civil rights activist

The production centers on Clara Luper, who died June 8 in Oklahoma City at age 88, as she remembers the events of her life, including her role in the Civil Rights Movement.

 
BY MATT PATTERSON | Published: February 6, 2012   

The sights and sounds of the Civil Rights Movement came alive at Belle Isle Library as cast members rehearsing “Sitting in With Clara” were putting the final touches on their production.

photo - From left, Quincy Allen, Eboni Wilson, LaCharles Purvey, Trena Brown and Chris Shepard rehearse Feb. 1 for the Rhythmically Speaking presentation of “Sitting In with Clara” the Belle Isle Library. Photos by Bryan Terry, The Oklahoman
From left, Quincy Allen, Eboni Wilson, LaCharles Purvey, Trena Brown and Chris Shepard rehearse Feb. 1 for the Rhythmically Speaking presentation of “Sitting In with Clara” the Belle Isle Library. Photos by Bryan Terry, The Oklahoman

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The 50-minute play about the life of civil rights pioneer Clara Luper is presented by Rhythmically Speaking, an Oklahoma City theater group.

The play will be performed at metro area...
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