Written by India Nicole Burton

Directed by Reshmi Hazra Rustebakke

How does one measure the life of a man like Chairman Fred Hampton’s, who was assassinated by the FBI and Cook County Police in Chicago, Illinois in 1969?  Measure of a Man is an examination of a pivotal moment in American history, offering both a tribute to Chairman Fred Hampton's legacy as one of the youngest and most prominent leaders of The Black Panther Party. Set in the apartment where he and another panther man, Mark Clark, met their untimely demise. The play serves as an experimental exploration of Hampton's youth, his magnetic charisma, and his tireless efforts to unite the working class across racial lines. The stage is a haunting tableau, with blood splatters on the walls, doors, and windows with bullet holes in them; yellow caution tape strewn about the room. Through a series of flashbacks, monologues, and immersive dialogue, the audience is taken on a journey through Hampton's life, from his early activism to his rise as a powerful leader in the Black Power movement.

Additional dates:

Saturday, June 8 at 7pm

Sunday, June 9 at 3pm

Wednesday, June 12 at 7pm

Sunday, June 16 at 3pm

Monday, June 17 at 7pm

Saturday, June 22 at 7pm

Monday, June 24 at 7pm

Wednesday, June 26 at 7pm