Strong Inside
Commissioned and originally presented by Nashville Children's Theatre in partnership with Vanderbilt University.
About
Strong Inside tells the powerful story of college basketball legend Perry Wallace who broke the color line by desegregating the segregated Southeastern College Sports Conference. Wallace persevered through great adversity. He worked hard and used his unique gift as an athlete to make a difference in the world.
Approximate Running Time: 70 minutes (Play with music)
Recommended Ages: Grades 3 through 8
Curriculum Connections
Literature Based
History
Sports & Science
Themes
Community
Friendship
Family
Resilience
Original Credits
Adapted for the stage by Tyrone L. Robinson
Adapted from the New York Times
Best Selling YA book Strong Inside
by Andrew Maraniss
Original Sound and Projection Designs
are available for this title.
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