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Posted in 394, events | No CommentsClassical Theatre of Harlem, Inc, Presents
A Workshop Production of
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A New Play
By Radha Blank
Directed by Niegel Smith
Burnt-out social worker Anne Colleen Simpson decides to write a book detailing the child welfare case that brought her acclaim. But when Chee-Chee, a gifted ten-year-old from the last “projects” in Anne’s gentrified neighborhood collides into her life, she is forced to confront the shadows of her past. As an unconventional friendship brews between Anne and Chee-Chee, his young mother Latonya becomes threatened, leading to an explosive encounter.
This compelling new drama presented by Classical Theater of Harlem, insightfully examines the class an cultural fault lines that exist in one of New York’s most prominent black communities.
trailer:
http://www.facebook.com/video/video.php?v=970814158489&oid=135398313159612&saved
Featuring:
Bridgit Antoinette Evans, Nikiya Mathis, Tremayne Rollins, Warner Miller, Pernell Walker
Vincent DeMarco: Production Manager
Sharika Niles: Stage Manager
Jenny Bennett: ASM
Tim Mackabee: Set/Scenic
Colin Young: Lighting Design
Kate Freer: Projection Design
Luqman Brown: Sound Designer
Emily DeAngelis: Costume Designer
Pam Traynor: Props
August 4 – August 19
Tuesday – Saturday @8p
Saturday – Sunday @2p
Harlem School of the Arts
645 Saint Nicholas Ave (@ 141st St)
directions: take the A,B,C, or D train to 145th Street.
(Talkbacks (TBA) will include discussions on Gentrification and The Foster/Penal Systems)
FOR TICKETS & INFO
Go to www.classicaltheatreofharlem.org
or call 212-352-3101
Tickets $40 – use code hhtf and receive 50% off.
UPDATE:
Aug 3 – invited dress
Aug 4,5 preview
Aug 6 OFFICIAL OPEN
GROUP SALES/MORE DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE:
Group sales are available. ” 8+ ” tickets will be $17.50 per person / adults.
If there is a student group – all tickets (chaperone incl) are 50% off student
price ($20) with use of my code:
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