Preview: ‘Martin Luther King Jr. and the Sound of Freedom’ at B Street Theatre

Martin Luther King Jr. and the Sound of Freedom is playing now as an installment of B Street Theatre’s family series. Returning to the Sacramento stage before a stint on Broadway is Jahi Kearse, portraying King in this work written and directed by Jerry Montoya. Set in 1960s segregated America, King narrates the struggle for racial equality. You’ll meet other leaders of the civil rights movement, including John Lewis, Fannie Lou Hamer and Claudette Colvin. Take in the stark reality of racism in the United States—and while you’re here, consider some of Kings’ words: “Shallow understanding from people of good will is more frustrating than absolute misunderstanding from people of ill will.” Sat 1/26, 3pm; Sun 1/27, 1pm & 4pm; Sat 2/2, 1pm; Sun 2/3, 1pm. Through 2/3; $19-$24; B Street Theatre, 2700 Capitol Avenue; (916) 443-5300, bstreettheatre.org.