Old Idea Pictures Presents

The Records & The Ruse

Running Time Approximately 90 minutes, followed by a post-show discussion

Genre Documentary Theatre

General Admission (Seated) For our late seating policy on this show please contact us at email

The Records & The Ruse is a live documentary theatre performance about previously hidden government actions that targeted the Baltimore Chapter of the Black Panther Party. The play is rooted in historical evidence, new groundbreaking freedom of information journalism, and original documentary and cinematic materials adapted for live performance. This residency presentation of The Records & The Ruse is part of the project's ongoing development, and we invite an engaged audience to share their questions and feedback following the performance.

If further equity access OR additional access assistance is required for performances, please email email.

No photography or video recording is permitted during the performance. Please note that both of the performances on August 15th will be recorded.

Creative Team

Media Designer & Projections: Chris Uelingher
Lighting Designer: Niya John
Sound Engineer: Jason Charney
Stage Manager 1: Olivia Dibble
Stage Manager 2: Michelle Faulkner Forson
Cast: Harold Young IV, Regina G Summers, J Shawn Durham, Latik McNeil, Will Beckstrum, Autumn Breaud, & Andrea Conte