He is best known for his roles as Jimmy Trivette on TV’s “Walker, Texas Ranger” and as Conrad McMasters on “Matlock.” Gilyard has also appeared in numerous feature films, including “Die Hard,” “Top Gun” and “The Karate Kid, Part II.” Gilyard is the head of the film/theater department at University of Nevada, Las Vegas. Gilyard, who plays Hoke Colburn, has a stellar background in television and film. “Driving Miss Daisy” originally premiered as an off-Broadway production in 1987 and was adapted into an Academy Award-winning film (including an Oscar for Best Picture) starring Jessica Tandy and Morgan Freeman. Filled with relatable themes, lots of humor and spirit, this is a touching story on aging, race and religious prejudice and the power of love in transcending bigotry. Ultimately, the tension and animus between them proves no match for their newfound friendship.

Daisy, who can no longer drive, must overcome societal boundaries and prejudices as she learns to trust her companion, hired against her will by her son Boolie (Rick Bugg). IVINS - The Center for the Arts at Kayenta is teaming up with The Neil Simon Festival, based in Cedar City, to present “Driving Miss Daisy,” Alfred Uhry’s Pulitzer Prize-winning play March 20-23 and March 25.Īn extremely witty, complex and ultimately hopeful meditation on race relations in America, “Driving Miss Daisy” tells the story of Daisy Werthan (played by Jan Broberg), a 72-year old Jewish woman from Atlanta, and Hoke Colburn (Clarence Gilyard), her African-American chauffeur.

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