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Entertainment Cultural Odyssey Brings New Performances to Theatre Festival r~ The 1993 National Black The atre Festival will showcase eight exciting productions that will blend music, dance, drama and experi mental theatre during festival week, Aug. 2-7. Cultural Odyssey, a Cali fornia-based production company, has combed the country to find unique talent to present their pro grams in the "New Performances in Black Theatre Series'* that will grace the stage of SECCA. Idris Ackamoor of Cultural Odyssey serves as the curator of this event that promises to be an exciting addi tion to the 1993 National Black Theatre Festival. . ~ ?* This innovative addition to the theatrical landscape of the festival showcases eight different perfor mances that will run from 10 to IS minutes each. The program is kicked off on Aug. 3 with a cabaret/variety show entitled "Pot pourri Noir A Cabaret Evening." The production of Aug^4 blends the acting of Ntozake Shange with the music of Idris Ackamoor in their production of "The Love Spate Demands J which explores the battle of love and passion against the evils of drugaddiction, AIDS, child abuse arid racism. This performance is followed by "The Circle Unbroken is a Hard Bop," which is performed by Stephanie Alston, Sekou Sundiata and Craig Harris. This heart-wrenching story deals with an exiled dancer and her poet brother as they try to overcome disillusionment Keith An tar Mason and the Hit tite Empire take the stage on Aug. S in their vibrant production of "Shango Walk through Fire." "Tribes" and "The HUtite Empire" are two productions in the "New Performances in Black Theatre Series" to be held during the 1993 National Black Theatre Festival, Aug. 2-7. Laurie, Carlos and Robbie McCauley in?Persimmon Peel,^ appear in the Aug. 6 performance, an analysis of patriotism through the eyes of some African Americans. The audience is then taken into the world of African culture *nd roots * when Judith Alexa Jackson electri fies the stage in 'Tribes.** A series of autobiographical works on Aug. 7 examine the world as seen through the eyes of Rhodessa Jones in her production of "The Blue Stories: Black Erotica about Letting Go." The evening explodes with rhythmic excitement afterward when tap dancer Idris Ackamoor and tap dancer/comedian Wayne Doba team up in "Shoe horn.** This "New Performance in Black Theatre Series** is a ground breaking event for the National Black Theatre Festival. Cultural Odyssey hopes to make this series an important aspect of the festival. . Cultural Odyssey annually pre mieres at least two original works. The company stages its work throughout the country and around the world. Idris Ackamoor says that Cultural Odyssey "utilizes theatre to enhance self-esteem of incarcerated women and at-risk African-Ameri can youth. Our organization pro duces music, dance and theatxe root ed in the African-American tradi tion." 1960s Harmony Still Cool in "Do Wop Love" The sweet vocal harmonies of a cappella groups and street corner symphonies will alight the stage with "Do Wop Love" on Aug. 6-7 at 3 and 8 p.m. The three-piece band and an energetic vocal group perform more than a dozen songs from the 1950s and 1960s. "Do Wop Love" is long on tempting ballads like "I Only Have Eyes for You," and it pierces the heart when the lights go down and the group sings "It's Just a Matter of Time." This musical shows the heart and feet a good time as it recognizes the music that has set today's Do Wop Love (I to r.): Kevin L. Smith, Kirk Robinson, Cornelius Bates, Darren Frazier; (center): Nicole Bridgewater Townsend Amasses Superstars in Movie Groundbreaking filmmaker Robert Townsend ("Hollywood Shuffle," "The Five Heartbeats") wrote, directed and stars in this adventure comedy. Hit by a magical emerald meteor, inner-city school teacher Jefferson Reed (Townsend) suddenly finds himself endowed with super powers. Now hailed as "The Meteor Man" ? notwith standing his fear of heights, which for a time limits his flying altitude to only four feet off the ground ? the once timid school teacher is forced to become a real hero. With the encouragement of his parents, his friends ? and even his dog ? Jeff finds that his greatest power is helping his neighbors to help them selves and soon learns that true courage doesn't come from a cos tume with a cape. The star-studded supporting cast includes such favorites as Bill Cosby, James Earl Jones, Robert (L. to r.) Robert Guiilaume (seated), James Earl Jones, Maria Gibbs, Marilyn Coleman and Robert Townsend star in trThe Meteor Man." Guiilaume and Maria Gibbs. With a stars Another Bad Creation, Big major soundtrack tie-in from Dtddy Kane, Biz Markie, Cypress Motown, "The Meteor Man* also Hill and Naughty by Nature. features several of todays hottest The exciting visual effects were recording artists in acting roles, developed by George Lucas* pre including Luther Vandross and rap eminent special effects company. trends. The show is presented by the National Black Theatre Company of New York. "Do Wop Love" will provide a good time for the audience as they follow Darren Frazier, Kirk Robin son, Kevin Smith and Cornelius Bates, with Nicole Bridgewater as their fantasy woman. The show stitches together many popular songs with a fine thread of tight harmony. Subscribe now and get Festival Tickets RAINB New & Cafe Relax & enjoy breakfast, lunch, or dinner on our patio. Browse in our bookstore for the latest titles, and a palatable array of over 1,000 magazines and newspapers! 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SCl.'TH-EASTERN CENTER FOR CONTEMPORARY ART 750 MARGUERITE DRIVE, WINSTON-SALEM, NC SECCA Is supported by the Am Cound, Inc. Annual Fund DHve. Wtneton-Selem, NC and to Norti Carolina Am Cound ? ?Me agency . Partttondfcg tor to EduoetfonDopertnent program b provided by to Friends of SECCA rii 173173173 F73 F73 Fr3 173 FrU IrU ra ra r^TT^irsirrirar
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