From portraying an unfaithful husband to a charismatic priest, theatre sophomore Dylan Jackson touched new heights when performing at the Black History Show on April 10th.

In the fourth piece performed, “Fences,” written by August Williams, Jackson played a husband who was disloyal to his wife. The scene depicted the husband and wife’s conversation after he was exposed cheating on her. They have an intense exchange while hurdling over many black stereotypes throughout.

In his second debut in the show in a piece called “Nobody Knows” Jackson not only gave a captivating performance but also wrote the piece.

“It started out as a class assignment,” Jackson said. “But then my piece was chosen to be put in the show, which was awesome. I started practicing about two days before the audition.”

In his piece the woman who worked as household help was played by theatre sophomore Angel Risler, and the man who owned the house and employed her was played by theatre sophomore Parker Wall.

The scene showed the horrors of being an African American house maid even after the laws on slavery were lifted. The priest character attempted to explain to the house maid to stand up for herself, however she was forced to work under these conditions because she needed the money.

Additionally, Jackson agreed that the Black History show is important to be at Dreyfoos. It teaches students why we celebrate Black History Month and the significance of America’s past and how it has affected our future.

“I also think that we should have something for every nationality, to showcase their history and heritage as well because it’s important to our culture.” Jackson said.