There’s plenty of time to catch the latest production at the Knoxville Children’s Theatre, “Jackie and Me.” The play opened March 25 and runs through April 10.
Young Joey Stoshack is a headstrong 10-year-old with a special talent for time travel. When Joey is assigned to write a report on an African American who has made an important contribution to society, he uses his special ability to go back to Brooklyn, New York, in 1947. He meets one of baseball’s greatest players, Jackie Robinson. Joey plans on writing a prize-winning report, but he doesn’t plan on a trip that will forever change his view of history and his definition of courage.
This year marks 75 years since Robinson broke the color barrier in Major League Baseball, starting at first base for the Brooklyn Dodgers.
Showtimes are Thursdays and Fridays at 7 p.m., Saturdays at 1 and 5 p.m., and Sundays at 3 and 7 p.m. Tickets range from $12-$15. For more information or to purchase tickets go here or call 865-208-3677. Knoxville Children’s Theatre is located at 109 East Churchwell Avenue, 37917.