A new play based on the true story that follows the relationship between a hate-filled leader of the KKK and a pioneering African-American civil rights activist. The unlikely pair must work together during Durham, NC’s heated 1971 desegregation battle. Best of Enemies exposes the poison of prejudice and the beauty of friendship.

Bill Riddick approaches C.P. Ellis to be on the charette

C.P. Ellis

Bill Riddick and Ann Atwater, after she gets off work

C.P. Ellis, Exalted Cyclops of the Ku Klux Klan

C.P. threatens Ann

Ann confronts C.P.

Ann, C.P., and Riddick on the phone

Mary Ellis and C.P.

Ann Atwater

Bill Riddick

Bill offers to shake C.P.'s hand

A confrontation

Ann and Bill clapping along to the choir

Mary Ellis

Ann Atwater

Mary and C.P.

Ann and Mary at home

Ann and C.P.

Presenting their findings to the board

The charrette after party

C.P.'s KKK membership card

Ann and C.P. after his attempted suicide

C.P. runs for chair in the janitorial union

Ann at C.P.'s funeral

Director, V Craig Heindereich
Set Design: Jim Hunter, Costume Design: Stefanie Genda, Lighting Design: Julie Duro, Projection Design: Seághan McKay, Sound Design: John Kiselica
Photos by Seághan McKay and Nick Adams