THE STORY: Experience the story of courageous American heroes: the Tuskegee Airmen, the first black military aviators in the United States, who bravely completed almost two hundred missions during World War II. FLY follows fictional members of a Tuskegee squadron from their first days being trained by a bigoted captain to their triumphant victory in a vital mission over Berlin. Through the highs and lows, a griot—a traditional West African storytelling role—unmasks the men’s guarded inner feelings through tap and hip-hop. In this richly told story, the Tuskegee Airmen defy prejudiced expectations and experience a freedom in the air that they rarely find back on the ground.
“FLY blew me away. The history of the Tuskegee Airmen is inspiring enough on its own. But Trey Ellis and Ricardo Khan’s retelling of their story…is a superior piece of theatrical synergy.” —The New York Times.
“FLY hits its target.”—The Washington Post.
“Exhilarating and profoundly emotional, FLY is a hugely entertaining and uplifting stage play about real-life heroes and determined pioneers who defied opposition and broke an important race barrier.” —Arts Beat LA.
