On Sunday, September 11 at 7:00pm, the Acting Ensemble will present an important play, “Kluckers,” here at First Unitarian.

In the 1920’s, the Ku Klux Klan (KKK) made a resurgence in Indiana and nationally. The press was instrumental in beginning the decline of the KKK, especially Boyd Gurley, Editor of the Indianapolis Times during the 1920’s. Under his leadership the newspaper doggedly pursued information about the corruption and political influence of the Ku Klux Klan (KKK). This saga has now been brought to the stage by Jim Geisel, a local playwright who researched, wrote, and now directs “Kluckers”. A Lobby Display that was created by the History Museum in South Bend will be in our Great Hall.

Following the production, we will be led in discussion about the role of the news media in exposing corruption, racism, the parallels today in our nation, and what we can do as individual citizens.

Our Barbara Williams says this play is not to be missed. Admission is $10 at the door, not recommended for children under 13. Please come and bring your friends.