Sage Artists
Mandela: Let Freedom Reign
The One Man Play
Nelson Mandela retells his story from early life to becoming leader of the African National Congress. (ANC) He delivers his famous
"I Am Prepared to Die"
speech at his treason trial and receives a life sentence.  
 

He describes the 27 dark years in prison, but also how the Apartheid regime is forced to contend with the unstoppable international outcry.
At the climax, he delivers his
Inaugural Presidential Address in which he urges all in the new Rainbow Nation to "Let Freedom Reign."

 
Sage Artists
Great  Britain & United States 
Reviews on Van Leer
Sage Artists
 
"Darryl Van Leer had me on the edge of my seat from start to finish. A beautiful tribute to the hero Nelson Mandela. "
Sean Howden
Stafford Gatehouse Theater
Stafford, England

" Mr. Van Leer delivered mightily.  His new play "Mandela:  Let Freedom Reign" mesmerized o ur Education Day audience of over 600 ... "
Betty C. Andrews
Executive Director, I'll Make Me a World in Iowa
 
 
"Van Leer is  an actor gifted not only with exceptional range and depth, but with clear-eyed passion and intelligence as well. ...nothing can prepare one for the power and emotionality that Van Leer delivers.. "

Hoyt Hilsman 

Daily Variety, Los Angeles, CA

 

 

 

 
International Stage and Screen Actor Darryl Van Leer 
Van Leer has performed at over 350 performing art centers and Universities in the Untied States, and in the United Kingdom. He has shared the screen with Hollywood film legends Mickey Rooney, Samuel L. Jackson, James Earl Jones, and Rue McClanahan.
 
Van Leer is known for his astonishing portrayals of great Americans in seven acclaimed one-man shows that he's written, produced and stars in. He's an accomplished film and television actor, performer, reality show star and more.