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PlMotn bdnunlHJI Gtoct From left: Mart While, who will be replaced by Suzette Azaria Gunn in the upcoming Winston-Salem production, along with Marcelle Gover and Aura Vence in a scene from thf nlnx r ? . . 'High' Hopes Black Rep launches 2010-11 season with NBTF favorite BY LAY LA FARMER THE CHRONICLE The North Carolina Black Repertor> Company iNCBRC) is hoping to start its 2010-1 1 season off with a bang The company is bringing The High Priestess of Dark Alley," a popular production from the 2009 National Black Theatre Festival, back to the local stage Aug 20-22 Penned by Jackie Alexander, an actor, writer, producer and director. "The High Priestess" premiered at the Billie Holiday Theatre in Brooklyn. N Y and enjoved a six-week, sold-out run there before coming to the NBTF - which the Black Rep produces - last summer. We just had a good time, Alexander said of the play's first Twin Cit> run "(Coming back) is work, but it s like a vacation, because we re going to a place wh^c we felt nothing but lOvc^nd you want to perform for those people." "The High Priestess" explores the issue of intra racism (light skinned versus dark skinned) in the African American community through the perspectives of a Creole mother and her two beautiful daughters. It is an intricate story of love, loyal ly and the things that matter most in life. Actress and West Indies native Marcelle Gover will again assume the role of the High Priestess. which Alexander wrote specifically for her Gover said she is glad to be reuniting with the 2009 cast, which remains intact with the exception of Su/ette Azaria Gunn. who will make her premiere as Claire Charbonet. "I'm excited because I get to see everyone from the production again," Gover declared. "We always have such fun. It's just so nice to be together We have a love ly group of people." Alexander has since been commissioned to write three new plays for the award winning Billie Holiday Theatre, w'hich \*ill devote its entire 2010-11 season to his works. NC BRC Executive Director Gerry Patton said she selected the play as the season opener because she felt it would appeal to the 20- and 30-something demo graphic that the company is trying to court "We're just looking to bring additional people into theater that are perhaps not as involved as we would like them to be." Patton said "I think one of the ways to do that is to provide plays that speak their language " Alexander, a native of New Orleans - where "The High Priestess" is set - says Suzette Azaria Gunn 'he play has been well received by Patton's target demographic in New york City I he play is probably the rL?a1so,n wh-V the ( Billie Holiday; Theatre commis sioned me to write ... new shows, because it brought in this whole new audience, the young professionals." he said. "I think maybe it's because I write in their lan guage. I write the way thev speak." 3 The appeal to the younger audience is part of an overall repurposing effort that the NCBRC is undergo ing in order to stay vital. Ticket sales were not where they needed to be last season, and Patton savs the company needs to rally its revenue in the season pre ceding the biennial N'BTF. slated for August 201 1 The company has created a f-acebook page, which has more than 1 .700 fans and is hosting a Premiere Party for The High Priestess" at Noma Urban Bar & Grill on ug 19. the day before the P'ay opens. Despite the changes. the company is staying true to its original mission of bringing quality theater to the local commu nity. and still adheres to the motto "Black theatre is for everyone." Patton said The play is attractive to that (younger; age group. h"t It s not limited to that age group." she note(j 0 re trying to make as many connections as possi ble because it's really lmpor. tant for us to build our audi ence base We have to do 'hat to survive." Alexander said he is "oking forward to returning to Wmston-Salem. "We're' just grateful and excited to be coming down " sa,d the NYC resident, we re going to give them a great show." The High Priestess of !>ark Alley " will be staged August *0 a, H p.m.. August Jackie Alexander 21 at 3 p.m. and 8 p.m. and Aug. 22 at 3 p.m. at the Arts Council Theatre. 610 Coliseum Drive. For more information or to purchase tickets, which are $18- $22, visit www.nbtf.orf; or call 1336 , 723-2266. r Urgent news for people who took ACCUTANE GOLDBERG 1 800-THE-EAGEE ' ( 1 -800-843-3245) .com * OSBORNE J E^EAOLE M < .iHli , . Foster fnm i pugr 4 7 shops and galleries, others were looking for the experience of nding in a rickshaw. One of his most interesting fares was a family visiting from out of town They excitedly boarded the rickshaw with no destination in mind They just told Foster to peddle so that they could take in the sights. "If >ou're sitting back and just enjoving the breeze, it's quant, it's pleasant." said Foster, describing the rickshaw rides. Foster, a registered nurse at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center, is a lifelong bicycle enthusiast who once took part in bicycle road races. After seeing cycle rickshaws in Charleston. S.C. while on a vacation with his wife and children, he got the idea of turning his love of cycling into a business. He made calls to owners of rickshaw busi nesses in other cities around the country to learn the ins and outs of pedicabs. Foster then ordered a rickshaw from a company in England. Foster's Sweet Ride Rickshaw is a part time gig that Foster does only when his nursing job and family responsibilities allow, but he takes the rickshaw business seriously. "The more consistent I am with it. the more serious people will take it." said Foster, who charges S5 per person for the first five blocks and SI for each additional block. He pedals downtown from his West End home several evenings a week He'll ride down, and sometimes park, on streets with a lot of foot traffic. On a good night, a string of pedestrians will hail him. sending Foster peddling clients from one end of downtown to another. Weather is not a hurdle for Foster, who is used to riding in the steaming heat, the dead of winter and even in the rain. He's got a rain cover to keep passengers dry in storm\ weather. Adam Leonard is among those who've ridden in Foster's rickshaw. He was among a group of Foster's friends who took the pedicab from BB&T Ballpark to an eatery on Burke Street. Leonard rode with another friend during the ride and said he was impressed. Not only is it an environmental ly friendly way to get around, he said, but it's also an enjoyable ride. "1 think it's a really unique way to see the city," said Leonard. "It's really smooth. Photo b> Todd Luck Chris Foster, a nurse at Baptist Hospital, just started his rickshaw side business. it's really comfortable in the back seat. ..It's such an awesome, awesome experience." Foster said his rickshaw is designed not just for a comfortable ride, but a safe one too The sturdy passenger compartment can haul up to 500 pounds and has bright flash ers on both the front and back end to make it visible in the heaviest of traffic. It also has reflectors on all sides of the compartment and passenger seat belts. Foster has big plans for his rickshaw business. He's trying to solicit local busi nesses to advertise on the side of his rick shaw. the same way that companies buy ad space on buses and atop taxis. He's hoping to expand the business with other drivers and maybe even more rick shaws. Foster is also contemplating using his rickshaw for deliveries, weddings and for working special events in other cities, such as the High Point Furniture Market. To schedule a ride w ith Foster, call 336 671-4320. Curbside Garbage Collection is Coming to Winston-Salem Starting this August, the Winston-Salem Sanitation Division will begin phasing in curbside garbage collection for all households. Residents may request an exemption if no one in the household can roll out the cart. ? All city households will have free use of a sturdy 96-gallon rollout cart. ? Curbside collection is a more efficient way to collect garbage. ? Curbside collection will save fuel, cut truck emissions and reduce employee injuries. ? Curbside collection is less affected by winter storms. ? Some neighborhoods may have a new garbage collection day. For more information, go to www.Cityo1WS.org or call City Link, 727-8000. FAQS ABOUT CURBSIDE GARBAGE COLLECTION When wiltheoty start outside collection? C*y households wi convwt to curbsjde cotectwn as the carts are delrvefed Ml city households should be converted by theend of October When should I put the rollout cart out? Your cart must be at the curt) by 6 a.m. on your collection day and no earlier than 5 p.m. the night before Carts must be removed from the curt) by $a.m the day after collection Exceptions wiN be made during schedule changes due to emergencies or hoMays What happens if my cart is not out by ia.m.? It is possible that your garbage will not be collected that wee* Remember that the city has assigned you a day for collection, not a Ome Although our oews have a routine, there are special orcumstances that could cause them to come earlier or later than usual gallon coetjifler is ^i^rt e^so((^p^i tof ? Can I get another rollout cart? Households may request a second or third cart However, an annual service fee of $40 wi be charged for each additional cart Cm I place emu garbage next to the cart at the curb? No M garbage must fit msrie the cart If you have more than wi fit. reta?i the garbage for coNecbon the neit week Do I sttf need to bag my trash? 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