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Bastrop play dazzles on opening weekend

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Obie and Amos hide to avoid danger along with Joe – a runaway slave played by Allyah Howard. Photo by Quinn DonoghueMama, played by Cheryl Lee, says an emotional good-bye to her sons Amos (left) and Obie as they prepare for their journey through the Underground Railroad. Oliver Von played the role of Amos, and Leovani Gottschall played Obie. Photo by Quinn Donoghue

An adaptation of Jane Kristof’s novel “Steal Away Home” was recently performed at Bastrop Opera House, and it couldn’t have come at a more fitting time. ​The play had its debut on Friday, Feb. 10, and another production ensued the following night. Director Dock Jackson was delighted to have the opportunity to tell this story during Black History Month, but he also believes this story is always relevant.​“I annually try to utilize the arts as a teaching experience to remind us all of the struggles of the African-American culture,” Jackson said. “Searching for projects that reflect this experience are my way ...

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