Othello of Overtown | New Musical Inspired by Miami Artist Purvis Young | Free Museum Readings

A new musical inspired by the life and legacy of acclaimed Miami artist Purvis Young. Produced by Clare Vickery of ‪@graceartscenterinc.9319‬ , Othello of Overtown explores the early years of Young's artistic journey through theater, live jazz, history, and rare archival footage. The project will be presented through free public readings at: 📍 NSU Art Museum Fort Lauderdale July 2, 2026 | 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM 📍 Pérez Art Museum Miami (PAMM) July 11, 2026 | 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM The readings are part of the development of the full production scheduled for 2027. Produced by Clare Vickery of Grace Arts FL Written by Sefanja Richard Galon Directed by Carey Brianna Hart