"MTM's Parade goes beyond a spectacle of songs, dance and drama to shine a less-remembered event through a lens of multifaceted emotion, history and humanity."
-77 Square
"The story delves into rich themes with aftershocks still felt today, giving Parade an exceptional relevance for a musical."
-The Isthmus
-77 Square
"The story delves into rich themes with aftershocks still felt today, giving Parade an exceptional relevance for a musical."
-The Isthmus
Parade TRAILER from Rob Matsushita on Vimeo.
MTM's production of PARADE ran from July 27-August 4, 2012. It was directed by Meghan Randolph with music direction by Jakob Aebly and choreography by Marin Johnson.
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PARADE tells the true story of Leo Frank, a Jewish man living in Atlanta in 1913 and charged with the murder of a 13 year old girl in the pencil factory he managed. Frank was quickly targeted because of his upper class status, awkward demeanor and Jewish religion. Found guilty and sentenced to death, Frank's case became the focus of national debate, propelled a corrupt administration into Georgia's public office, ended a governor's political career forever and resulted in the founding of the Anti-Defamation League.
Click here for a video of clips from the 2009 Los Angeles production starring T.R. Knight of Grey's Anatomy. 
Leo Frank at his trial.
Mary Phagan, the victim.
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INTERESTING LINKS ON THE LEO FRANK CASE
The following are just a few sources for learning more about Leo Frank and the details behind his case: ONLINE SOURCES:
BOOKS: The following books are available to read for free online, in PDF format or on Kindle via the site archive.org. On each page, options to download or view are listed on the far left. All are available to purchase as hard copies as well. MUSIC:
VIDEO:
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CHECK OUT MTM'S PARADE STUDY GUIDE BELOW!
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PARADE cast
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Leo Frank - Gregory Reed
Lucille Frank - Sierra Naomi John Slaton - Paul Milisch Hugh Dorsey - Benjamin Johnson Jim Conley - Jason Atkins Tom Watson - John Jajewski Frankie Epps - Alex Roller Britt Craig - Adam Aufderhaar Mary Phagan - Isabella Stein Luther Rosser - Paul Kellerman Mrs. Phagan - Roberta Riportella Newt Lee - Odari McWhorter Judge Roan - Edward Marion |
Sally Slaton - Jessica Russell
Starnes - Taran O'Reilly Ivey - Matthew Fayfer Iola Stover - Kailey Boyle Monteen - Hannah Ripp-Dieter Essie - Libby Zabit Minola McKnight - Janine Gardner Young Roan - Matthew Fayfer Guard - Daniel Jajewski Mr. Turner/Mr. Peavy - Matt White Angela - Frost White Lizzie Phagan - Mariana Borowski Children - Trinity Gardner, Eliana Wood Gerndt, Winter White |
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