Evanston native Jacqueline Williams will perform at the CIBC Theatre for the national tour of 'To Kill a Mockingbird.'
CHICAGO --Harper Lee's story of racial injustice and childhood innocence is now an Aaron Sorkin play onCalpurnia is played by Evanston native Jacqueline Williams. She has a long history of working in Chicago Theatre and television, acting in shows "The Chi," "Chicago Med," "Chicago PD," "Chicago Fire" and performing with the Goodman Theatre, Steppenwolf Theatre and Court Theatre.
Williams has worked on Broadway, Off-Broadway, Regional Theatre and tours. She is returning to the Windy City on Broadway in Chicago!Williams said that her character has more of a backstory in the play than in the book and movie. "Calpurnia is fleshed out greatly in this live theater event, as is Tom Robinson, the wrongly accused," Williams said. "So you hear more from these characters' voices."
Williams said the messages in the story are still relevant today. The play speaks out against racism and injustice, while also promoting progress and hope.
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