Birmingham 1963: The Children of Change is a powerful story, told from the perspective of a grandmother, about the events that took place in Birmingham during the Civil Rights movements for Black Equality. This story in particular goes into detail about the Children's Crusade and how it shaped our country's future.

This is the second and final act of a two-act podcast project written and directed in conjunction with the Jefferson State Community College Spotlight Club. It was written by Phi Theta Kappa, Beta Lambda Delta chapter at Jefferson State Community College, and by playwrights Hannah Combs, Teresa McGill, Gabriel Miller, and Lesley Warren. Directed by Theater Instructor Lesley Warren.

Contributing Members: Marci Barrett, Jykia Johnson Hayes, Madison Maxwell, Lina Okorley, and Ruth Okorkley.
Faculty Advisors: Dr. Leisel Harris and Libby Holmes.

Characters:
Grandma - Octavia Grady
Theo, Papa - Glen Turton
Reverend Blair - Dylan Kielbasa
Alex - Courtney Kelly
Chloe - Alicia White
Dawn - Rebecca Laban
Ruth - Jasmine Johnson
Miles, Reporter - Gabriel Miller
Grandpa Miles, Coworker, DJ Ricky - Al Guido
Policeman - Kevin Towns
Understudy - Emma Gibson

Spotlight Studio is the digital content production wing of Spotlight, an all-ages drama outreach and education program based in Pell City, AL. If you'd like to learn more, please visit our website at https://www.pellcitycepa.com or on social media by searching Pell City CEPA.