With choreography by Dawn Axam, and designs by Kat Conley (set), Joseph Futral (lighting), Shilla Benning (costumes), and Bobby Johnston (sound). The producers were
Dej Mahoney, Cedric Perrier, Tim Bowen, and Douglas Tappin.[1]
I Dream opened to mostly positive reviews from both the press and those involved with the
civil rights movement. RollingOut.com said: "The life of Dr. King as chronicled in the stage musical I Dream, is right on time as a reminder of what the fight was for. The dynamically talented cast delivered stirring performances to move audience members through each riveting scene."[2]Creative Loafing reported that "Tappin's hugely ambitious world premiere follows the example of Broadway's big, rock-influenced musicals such as Jesus Christ Superstar, Evita, and Les Misérables."[3]The Huffington Post stated: "[The show brought] some of the heartiest former Civil Rights activists in the house to tears, before raising them to their feet at the finale for, perhaps, the greatest standing ovation the show will ever receive."[4]
Nominated in 10 categories for Atlanta's 2009/2010 Suzi Bass Award,[5]I Dream won in the Outstanding World Premiere (Play or Musical) category.
Recording
A
concept album of I Dream entitled I Dream (The Concept Recording) was recorded in 2015, featuring Quentin Darrington as Martin and
AverySunshine as oretta– released for digital download and streaming, including on
iTunes,
Google Play, and
Spotify.[6]