The Stephen Riordan Show: Kayland Jordan in American Stage's The Mountaintop

In this episode, Stephen Riordan interviews Kayland Jordan on her role as Camae in American Stage's newest production The Mountaintop by Katori Hall, directed by Keith Arthur Bolden which opens Nov. 6-24.  This play is a provocative story about doubt, faith, and history in the making.  It’s April 3, 1968, and you're in Room 306 of the Lorraine Motel in Memphis, Tennessee. It's the final night in the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., and things are about to get real. In "The Mountaintop," see Dr. King as you've never seen him before as he reflects on his life, struggles, and hopes for the future. But he's not alone—enter Camae, the sassy and mysterious hotel maid with a lot to say. Through poignant dialogue and powerful monologues, "The Mountaintop" offers a humanizing portrayal of King, revealing the man behind the myth and highlighting the complexities of his life and work. TICKETS https://www.americanstage.org/shows/the-mountaintop EVENTS ASL Night  Saturday, November 16, 2024

‍About Kayland Jordan: Jordan  is back at American Stage after originating the role of The Storyteller in the world premiere of The Figs last season. Other regional credits include Clare in Poor Clare (Stage West), Ruth Younger in A Raisin In The Sun, Helena in A Midsummer Night's Dream (both at The Utah Shakespeare Festival), and Mayme in Intimate Apparel (MainStage Irving- Las Colinas). New York credits include: Annabelle Pierson in Mirrors (New York Theatre Workshop) and Louella in Fancy Maids (Teatro SEA). TV credits include: Desiree in “Betty” (HBO) and Valerie Anderson in “Entitled” (Amazon). She holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Acting from Pace University. 

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