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ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
"Sista' Low Don't Loovm Bruitaa" stars LoShoa Agnmw, Jeryl Prastott, Luti Vaughn, and Nathan Ron
Fraaman, with vocalist Wambui Bahati.
Three One-Act
Plays by
Sharon Agnew
Original, engaging, provocative
and controversial. That's what I
thought as I watched actors
rehearse three new plays which
delve into social ills and challenge
many of the aesthetic stereotypes
that seem to permeate the very
fabric of American life.
Sharon Agnew, writer and
director of the one-act plays, has
tackled what few playwrights can.
Shfc has turned the daily news
headlines into plays. By exploring
social issues that we can all relate
to, these works cause us to think.
Agnew says that the plays have
both an individuality and connec
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tivity that creates a universal
theme. "Each play is a piece of the
big picture, or they can stand
alone ... Likewise in life, each
individual is independent, yet,
dependent on each other to make
society beautiful or ugly."
In "Morning Commute,
[Beware of Strangers)" three bus
?id^rs explore perceptions as they
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Luci Vaughn, and Wambui
Bahati, says Agnew, are among
the best she's worked with to date.
The melding of personalities and
the raw talent they all possess has
made it a joy to work with them."
she said.
All three plays form a collage
of one-acts that are currently
being performed at the Sawtooth
Arts Reach
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"elate to strangers and how some
>ne may not always be whom they
ippear. "Rufus" is an open-ended
>lay about aging and how we treat
he elderly in our lives. "Sista*
-ove Don't Leave Bruises," brings
o light women of all cultures,
aces and classes who are battered
>y their mates. It not only explores
he issue of domestic violence, but
?ffers the audience information
?n how they can "help stop the
lurt."
When asked what inspired her
o write three revealing looks
nside our social consciousness,
Vgnew said, "I wanted to initiate
ialogue and illustrate the statis
ts which make issues like abuse
o devastating ... the more dia
I >gue we can have, then the more
kely we can put an end to it." She
lso feels that the play "Rufus"
nables her to share the wisdom of
er grandmother and the shared
'isdom that we all can gain from
me spent with our elders.
To her credit, Agnew has
ssembled a multi-cultural, multi
icial, and cross-cultural cast of
dented actors, combining the
:asoned with the soon-to-be sea
Jned actors. The ensemble of
lathan Ross Freeman, Jasmina
eathers. Heather Livengood,
hristopher R Yoshida, J.W.
mith, LeShea Agnew, Johnnie
Building. The plays will run night
ly at eight o'clock on Oct. 9, and
10, with a special matinee show on
Saturday, Oct. 11, at two o'clock.
Seats are $10, and tickets are avail
able at the door or in advance. All
three plays are performed each
night and are included in the
admission price. For reservations,
call (910) 682-0734.
Remember Community
Day, Oct. 11, at the down
town public library from 11
a.m. to 3 p.m. The Arte
Council of Winston-Salem
and Forsyth County would
like to thank Target Stores for
their support of Community
Day.
Attention
Attention
Come join us on our Coach to Atlantic City, NJ.
Coaches leave every 2nd & 4th week oe the month
on Friday night at 10 p.m. Fee is $60 and you will
receive $20 back in cash. To reserve your seat
please call 665-1966
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With An Oink, Oink Here
And A Cluck, Cluck There,
Enjoy All The Free Stuff ^
At This Year's Fair.
There is more free stuff to see this year at the Dixie Classic Fair than ever
before. Like 200-pound watermelons, 400-pound pumpkins, 2,000-pound
horses and thousands of chickens, pigeons, swine, cattle, and sheep. Plus,
a petting farm for the children.
All kinds of agricultural exhibits await you, so don't miss the huge flower show,
or the fruit, vegetable, honey, and hay competition. Row after row after row
of arts and crafts by children and adults will be on display for your enjoyment.
Yesterday Village is still growing, with more than a dozen authentic 1800's
structures open for browsing. Blacksmiths will be hammering out all kinds of
creations, and the tinsmith will be back with all his handmade works of art.
As always, the grandstand will feature free entertainment nightly, and the
Clock Tower stage will offer up several free concerts each day and night.
Just be sure to schedule plenty of time so you can take it all in and enjoy
every second.
THERE'S NOTHING LIKE IT AND NOTHING NOT TO LIKE
DIXIE (W FAIR
Winston-Salem
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