Lewes Public Library SummerScape featuring Soul of Langston: An Evening with Langston Hughes

Poet, social activist, novelist, playwright, and columnist Langston Hughes comes to life like never before in this exciting original one-man show from Daron Stewart. From busboy and poet to “Harlem’s Wonder,” Langston Hughes became a leading voice of the Harlem Renaissance and an enduring force for civil rights. His famous “I too sing America . . . I too am America” statement is the heart of Daron Stewart’s performance, which also poses the question, “What happens to a dream deferred?” Washington, D.C.-based Stewart has performed on stages across the United States and abroad. His credits include national and independent film work, television hosting, VOG at the Kennedy Center, and numerous stage performances. Soul of Langston has been staged nationally for festivals, schools, colleges and universities, churches, and conferences. Join us for a journey into the bittersweet wit and...