written by Debra Ann Byrd & Dathan B. Williams

directed and dramaturged by Dathan B. Williams

a concert production produced in partnership with Debra Ann Byrd /Take Wing And Soar Productions, Voza Rivers/ New Heritage Theatre Group, in association with My Image Studios

 

THE PLAY

A special evening of poetry and song, featuring the work of Paul Laurence Dunbar with monologues and scenes from Shakespeare’s ROMEO & JULIET, MACBETH, ANTONY & CLEOPATRA, RICHARD iii AND OTHELLO, along with moving spirituals, and the songs of Paul Robeson. Many know the contributions of Robeson and even Aldridge, But Do You Know Henrietta Vinton Davis (The Celebrated Shakespearean Tragedienne who later became the right hand of Marcus Garvey). Come share, learn, and be inspired!  

 

PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE & TICKET INFO

ONE SHOW ONLY!! // Monday, August 10th 7:00pm

$12.00  // Limited Seating -- Book your seats in Advance!!

 

 

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THE COMPANY

THE CREATIVE TEAM

Director, Dramaturgy & Text: Dathan B. Williams

Costume Consultant: Gail Cooper-Hecht

Lighting Design: James Carter

Sound Design: David D. Wright

 

THE PRODUCTION TEAM

Production Stage Manager: Norman Anthony Small*

Director of Volunteer Services: LaZette McCants

Production Assistants: Joshua

Festival Ambassador: Tom Martin 

Graphic Design: dabgrafix designs ltd.

 

FESTIVAL PRESS REPRESENTATIVE

Penny Landau / MAYA Public Relations NY

 

AFTER AFTER PARTY

Yatenga French Bistro

2269 Adam Clayton Powell Jr Blvd #1,

New York, NY 10030

(212) 690-0699