Staged Reading at The Limelight – When All The Saints Are Gathered

Join us at the Limelight when we present When All The Saints Are Gathered … a special event that is like no other. The event is a fundraiser for The Foundation of The Museum of Black History.

About the Event/Play

By Nikki Toombs

Set in St. Augustine at the height of the Civil Rights Movement, it follows the journey of five students eager to contribute to the fight for justice. While the national movement is often defined by figures like Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Ralph Abernathy, this story focuses on those who were the boots on the ground; leaders like Dr. Robert Hayling, who risked everything for the cause.

Through the students’ eyes, we witness their training, their fears, and their triumphs as they prepare for sit-ins, marches, and wade-ins, facing violent backlash at every turn.

The play highlights pivotal historical moments, such as the loss of the NAACP charter, the Klan’s attack on Dr. Hayling’s home, and the attempted assassination inside his dental office. The arrival of Dr. King further shifts the movement’s momentum, but the play does not shy away from showing how local leaders like Hayling sacrificed their safety and livelihoods for the movement. Each student, guided by Hayling’s mantra, “Never give up”, takes a different path. Their journey will challenge the audience to examine what it truly means never to give up.

Where: Limelight Theatre

When:
Saturday, October 11, 2025 — 7:00pm

Cost: $100.00

Encore reading on Sunday, October 12, 2025 — 1:00pm. Tickets $25.00

Questions? Call the Box Office at 904-825-1164