“Alvin Vogtle Escapes”
Birmingham Botanical Gardens 2612 Lane Park Road , Birmingham, AL, United States“Alvin Vogtle Escapes” is the newest one-man play commissioned by Vulcan Park and Museum. Written and directed by Lee Shackleford, the one-act drama highlights the adventurous life of Birmingham resident, Alvin Vogtle, whose story influenced the 1963 film “The Great Escape” starring Steve McQueen. During World War II, Vogtle attempted to escape German POW camps ...