The Life of John Henry - Making Indigo and The Law

John Henry (Kash Goins) tells the story of his father and how they make indigo to Robert (Jerry Rudasill) the man who has been asked by the devil to write a song about the legendary steel driving man. Then Willie (Maurice Tucker) , one of Henry's fellow prisoners, tells the story of his arrest and anticipated release. John Henry fills Willie in on the real way of the world. This is a scene from the upcoming Iron Age Theatre production of THE LIFE OF JOHN HENRY by Chris Braak. visit our production blog at www.ironagetheatre.wordpress.com or our webpage www.ironagetheatre.org for tickets and information.

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