American Theatre Magazine: Freedom Riders Ride Again in Mike Wiley’s ‘Parchman Hour’

American Theatre Magazine: Freedom Riders Ride Again in Mike Wiley’s ‘Parchman Hour’

For performer and playwright Mike Wiley, telling the stories of African American historical figures was a one-man job that he excelled at. He took his solo acts across the country, weaving narratives out of the African-American diaspora, playing countless characters even though he was the only person onstage. Though he’s now directing...