One-man play tells story of Emmett Till this Thursday at Southern Adventist University

Southern Adventist University will host actor Mike Wiley for one performance of his one-man show, "Dar He: The Story of Emmett Till," on Thursday, Jan. 16, at 7:30 p.m. in Iles P.E. Center on the Collegedale campus. / Southern Adventist University Contributed Photo
Southern Adventist University will host actor Mike Wiley for one performance of his one-man show, "Dar He: The Story of Emmett Till," on Thursday, Jan. 16, at 7:30 p.m. in Iles P.E. Center on the Collegedale campus. / Southern Adventist University Contributed Photo

Southern Adventist University will host actor Mike Wiley for one performance of his one-man show, "Dar He: The Story of Emmett Till," Thursday, Jan. 16, at 7:30 p.m. in Iles P.E. Center on the Collegedale campus.

The play chronicles the murder, trial and unbelievable confessions of the men accused of lynching Till, a young black man visiting Mississippi from Chicago.

Wiley has appeared on National Geographic Channel, Discovery Channel and The Learning Channel. To bring key events and figures in African-American history to life, he started his own production company, creating plays, films and podcasts.

Tickets are $5 and will be sold at the door.

For more information: 423-236-2814.

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