The Capitol Arts Alliance and Fountain Square Players are “teaming up” to bring to Bowling Green the Most Valuable Player

Most Valuable Player celebrates the life of Jackie Robinson, an extraordinary man who fights against the prejudices prevalent in American society.  The play takes the audience on journey through a chronicle of Jackie’s life.  Starting at a young age, Jackie displays a strong passion for baseball and a burning desire to overcome the odds.  His outstanding athletic ability and determination eventually pay off when he is noticed by the manager of the Brooklyn Dodgers.  Jackie is the first black player in the history of Major League Baseball.  Practicing passive resistance to the jibes and threats of a hostile society, Jackie wins the respect of crowds and players alike as nasty boos turn into resounding cheers with the greatest feat coming when he was named Most Valuable Player in 1949.  This play takes the audience on a journey through a time in American history that is very important and makes us all realize how much things have changed in modern day times. 

The original story and play was written by Bowling Green native Mary Hall Surface.  Both the Capitol Arts Alliance and Fountain Square Players are proud to present a work of our neighbor and friend. 

The director for Most Valuable Player is Bill Green.  Mr. Green has directed and performed in a large variety of plays in the Bowling Green area.  He has worked with Fountain Square Players and Public Theatre of Kentucky, but this is his first production in recent years with the Capitol Arts Alliance. 

Public Performance February 28 at 3 pm at the Capitol Arts Center.

Ticket prices $12 Adults, $8 Student/Senior, $5 children under 10.  Tickets can be purchased through the Capitol box office at 416 E. Main Street, by calling 782-2787 or on line at www.capitolarts.com.