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Begin forwarded message: From: "" <dmarc-noreply-outsider@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> (Redacted sender "HUBISONLOVE@xxxxxxx" for DMARC) Date: October 8, 2014 at 9:30:38 AM EDT To: <HUBISONLOVE@xxxxxxx<mailto:HUBISONLOVE@xxxxxxx>> Subject: HU Dept of Theatre Arts announces 2014-15 Theatre & Dance Season & Pay as You Go [https://www.vendini.com/i/f324e469ea679f495264a419298096903f3e97e7.jpg][https://www.vendini.com/i/8d91bb010e78b67de3176a861d1f548fea4bdd31.gif] Announces its 2014-15 Theatre and Dance Season Dear Supporter, The Department of Theatre Arts Announces its 2014-15 Theatre and Dance Season SPUNK NOT ABOUT NIGHTINGALES DANCE SHOWCASE HOWARD PLAYERS PRODUCTION ANYTHING GOES ANNUAL DANCE CONCERT A COMPELLING AND PROVOCATIVE THEATRE AND DANCE SEASON FILLED WITH STORYTELLING, MUSIC, AND ELECTRIFYING CHOREOGRAPHY WASHINGTON, D.C. – Enter into the exciting world of The Ira Aldridge Theater and Environmental Theatre Space 2014-2015 theatrical and dance season. The full, six-production lineup continues the Department of Theatre Arts ongoing commitment to the highest quality of theatre and dance arts, and thrilling performances. Three tales about men and women coping with each other, a prison block where inmates quarrel and struggle to survive, a young lovesick broker who stows away on an ocean-liner to win the heart of his love, dance styles ranging from traditional to contemporary, the season is sure to deliver amusement, inspiration, and a plethora of emotion. The Department of Theatre Arts’ 2014-15 season is branded TOP OF THE HEAP. This season, we will look at the individual who will pay any cost to be at the top of society. To be a winner. But some learn that winning is not always equitable. Some pay less and get more, some pay more and get no more, and some pay with more than dollars. The season begins with SPUNK, “tales of survival told in the key of blues” that are based on three short stories by Zora Neale Hurston, written by George C. Wolfe. Continuing with NOT ABOUT NIGHTINGALES, Tennessee Williams’ play focuses on a group of inmates who go on a hunger strike in attempt to better their situation, and our ANNUAL DANCE SHOWCASE, highlights the choreography of our current Dance students. Our Spring 2014 Semester productions will include a student produced work by THE HOWARD PLAYERS, along with our annual spring Musical ANYTHING GOES, where the passengers on this luxury cruise include an evangelist turned nightclub singer, a gangster disguised as a minister, hopeless romantics and stowaways written by Cole Porter. And the season concludes with our ANNUAL SPRING DANCE CONCERT showcasing an array of dance styles from Modern, Ballet, Jazz, Hip-Hop, and African featuring original works by Senior Majors, Faculty, and Guest Artists. 4-show Season Ticket Packages for the 2014-2015 Season include SPUNK, NOT ABOUT NIGHTINGALES, ANYTHING GOES, AND THE ANNUAL SPRING DANCE CONCERT. Season Ticket Package are on Sale Now through our website and at a discounted rate! [https://www.vendini.com/i/b382efe69ffd8b0897280436d340f46140d92019.jpg] www.coas.howard.edu/theatrearts<http://www.vendini.com/e/rd.php?id=255635128&cid=114486&link_number=1&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.coas.howard.edu%2Ftheatrearts> A Lot of Pain, Blood, Sweat and Tears! SPUNK by George C. Wolfe directed by Denise J. Hart October 8 – 12, 2014 In the Environmental Theatre Space ― …smart, stylish, infectious and satisfying… —MPR News “I git to the git with some pain n’ some spit n’ some spunk.” The lush, earthy language of Zora Neale Hurston (Their Eyes Were Watching God) is animated through music in the key of the blues in these three short tales of love, revenge, survival, and redemption - "Sweat”, "Story in Harlem Slang”, and “The Gilded Six Bits.” Adapted by George C. Wolfe (The Colored Museum) and featuring musical narration composed by blues artist Chic Street Man, Spunk breathes new life into these three remarkable short stories from the Harlem Renaissance. PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE 10/8 – 10/10– 7:30pm 10/11 – 2:30 & 7:30pm 10/12 – 3:00 & 7:00pm This prison play is powerful theatre! NOT ABOUT NIGHTINGALES by Tennessee Williams directed by Eric Ruffin November 5 – 9, 2014 In the Ira Aldridge Theater ― …intellectually stimulating as it is viscerally gripping." —NY Times A group of inmates go on a hunger strike in attempt to better their situation against the inhumane prison conditions. We meet, the corrupt and immoral prison warden, Boss Whalen, the heroine, Eva, willing to sacrifice her honor for the man she loves, the stoic anti-hero barely containing his emotions in a cage of intellect, enduring his incarceration, Jim, and the hardened convict, Butch, using his status in the prison hierarchy to promote a personal agenda of revenge. Williams gained inspiration for the play after reading newspaper accounts of inmates who suffocated in a steam room in a Pennsylvania prison. PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE 11/5 – 11/7 – 7:30pm 11/8 – 2:30 & 7:30pm 11/9 – 3:00 & 7:00pm The Dance Students Don’t Hold Anything Back! DANCE SHOWCASE November 21 – 22, 2014 In the Theatre Arts Dance Studio ― “A special evening of student works!" —DC Metro Theater Arts The dance showcase will feature student choreography encompassing a variety of powerful and diverse dance styles from student performers with a wide range of experience and skill level. Genres featured include African, modern, tap, hip-hop, jazz, and contemporary lyrical. PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE 11/21 - 7:30pm 11/22 - 7:30pm The Next Generation of Players! HOWARD PLAYERS PRODUCTION February 11 – 15, 2015 In the Environmental Theatre Space The oldest student drama organization at Howard University is back again on campus to present another stellar production that is sure to win the respect and admiration of the world! PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE 2/11 - 2/13 - 7:30pm 2/14 - 2:30 & 7:30pm 2/15 - 3:00 & 7:00pm Toe-tappin', old-school-dancin', sing-song-sangin'! ANYTHING GOES by Cole Porter directed by Raymond Caldwell musical direction by TBD choreography by TBD March 4 – 7, 11 – 14, 2015 In the Ira Aldridge Theater ―“a daffy, shipshape romp…”—Variety The S.S. American, sailing from New York to England, carries an unusual group of passengers. Included amongst them are a gangster (Moonface Martin), a wealthy debutante and her mother (Hope and Evangeline Harcourt), a nightclub singer (Reno Sweeny), and a wealthy New York businessman and his stowaway assistant (Elisha Witney and Billy Crocker). It turns out that Hope is Billy's long-lost love. Unfortunately, she is now engaged to a wealthy Englishman, Lord Evelyn Oakleigh. After a series of comedic happenings, Billy manages to win back Hope. Meanwhile, Billy's friend, Reno, manages to seduce and win Lord Evelyn. All this happens while Moonface Martin attempts to escape the law and Hope's mother strives to maintain her social status. PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE 3/4 - 3/6 - 7:30pm 3/7 - 2:30 & 7:30pm 3/11 - 3/13 - 7:30pm 3/14 - 2:30 & 7:30pm Celebrating the many Voices and Faces of Dance! ANNUAL SPRING DANCE CONCERT April 10 - 11, 2015 In the Ira Aldridge Theater ―“The students had stamina, precision and stage presence...their sophistication allowed the artist to expand his choreography and let his ideas flow!” —The Washington Post The dance concert features a dynamic and diverse program of dance works by nationally renowned guest artists and Howard University faculty members. The spring dance concert is the yearlong culmination and final presentation of the Howard students learned performance skills of dance. The concert combines all of the theoretical classroom instruction, studio techniques, rehearsal, and performance skills into one setting for performance. The program features a wide range of choreographers and dance styles to include Modern, Jazz, Ballet, Hip Hop, African as well as other techniques. PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE 4/10 - 7:30pm 4/11 - 2:30 & 7:30pm THE IRA ALDRIDGE THEATER INFORMATION: “The premier performance space for students at Howard University.” — The Washington Post The Ira Aldridge Theater is a famous theater located within Howard University. Named after the great African American actor, Ira Aldridge, the theater helps promote and train actors and other artists. With excellent facilities and a calm and relaxed atmosphere, both locals and tourists regularly frequent the theater. It's comfortable and equipped with lighting, sound, and staging systems. Ira Frederick Aldridge developed a love of the theater at a young age. Aldridge spent his life dealing with racism, but he did not let it interfere with his acting. In his late teens, he went to England and appeared in plays all over the country. Aldridge then traveled to Russia and became one of the highest paid actors in the world. He played Shakespeare's Romeo and became a notable Hamlet. The founders of the Department of Theatre Arts chose to call it the Ira Aldridge Theater in hopes of inspiring young African American actors. The beautiful Ira Aldridge Theater is a stage where many prominent artists started such as Debbie Allen and Phylicia Rashad, Anthony Anderson, Taraji P. Henson, Isaiah Washington, Josephine Baker, Charles Brown, Richard Wesley, Robert Crawford, Karen White and many others worked on the stage with professional artist, directors, and playwrights such as Tim Bond, Charles Davis, James W. Butcher, Owen Dodson and Ted Shine. "Like Aldridge our students and faculty are extremely passionate.” The Department of Theatre Arts is committed to the training of knowledgeable theatre and dance artists, theorists, historians, and teachers in the theatre and dance arts. The Department is dedicated to the principle of developing the highest quality of theatre and dance art, and to the serious investigation and perpetuation of the experiences and aesthetics of Black theatre and dance. GENERAL INFORMATION: Location: 2455 6th Street, NW (next to Cramton Auditorium, on Howard University’s campus). Contact Information: Tickets: 202/806-7700 | Fax: 202/806-9193 | Administration: 202/806-7050 Tickets: $7.00 student w/valid ID, $10.00 Faculty/Staff/Alumni/Senior Citizens; $20.00/$17.00 Gen Admission Groups: Discount rates are available for Groups of 10 or more, contact Denise Saunders Thompson at 202/806-7050. Web site: www.coas.howard.edu/theatrearts<http://www.vendini.com/e/rd.php?id=255635128&cid=114486&link_number=2&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.coas.howard.edu%2Ftheatrearts> E-mail: ddsaunders@xxxxxxxxxx<http://www.vendini.com/e/rd.php?id=255635128&cid=114486&link_number=3&u=mailto%3Addsaunders%40howard.edu> # # # [HU Clocktower] For more information, visit our website http://www.coas.howard.edu/theatrearts<http://www.vendini.com/e/rd.php?id=255635128&cid=114486&link_number=4&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.coas.howard.edu%2Ftheatrearts> ABOUT HOWARD Founded in 1867, Howard University is a private, research university that is comprised of 13 schools and colleges. Students pursue studies in more than 120 areas leading to undergraduate, graduate and professional degrees. Since 1998, the University has produced two Rhodes Scholars, two Truman Scholars, a Marshall Scholar, 30 Fulbright Scholars and 11 Pickering Fellows. Howard also produces more on campus African-American Ph.D. recipients than any other university in the United States. For more information on Howard University, call 202-238-2330, or visit the University's Web site at www.howard.edu<http://www.vendini.com/e/rd.php?id=255635128&cid=114486&link_number=5&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.howard.edu>. ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT OF THEATRE ARTS The Department of Theatre Arts is committed to the training of knowledgeable theatre artists, theorists, historians, dancers, and teachers in the theatre arts. The Department is dedicated to the principle of developing the highest quality of theatre and dance art, and to the serious investigation and perpetuation of the experiences and aesthetics of Black theatre. Howard University<http://www.vendini.com/e/rd.php?id=255635128&cid=114486&link_number=6&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.howard.edu> College of Arts and Sciences Division of Fine Arts Department of Theatre Arts 2455 Sixth Street NW, Room 1044 Washington, DC 20059 Phone (202) 806-7050 | Fax (202) 806-9193 [https://www.vendini.com/i/dc57203f781c1df4d8d8fce96274d202c7c43378.jpg] Sheila, [https://www.vendini.com/i/67cd05dc446686eaf8ce6bc41c75dfe226e195bc.jpg] GEORGE C. WOLFE’S WITTY SHOW SPUNK WASHINGTON, DC----- Howard University's Department of Theatre Arts will begin its 2014-2015 Theatre and Dance season, TOP OF THE HEAP with George C. Wolfe’s adaptation of Zora Neale Hurston’s Three Tales – SPUNK. Tuesday, October 7 at 7:30pm is "pay what you can nite" with tickets starting at a $1.00 minimum. Limited seatings is available on a first-come first serve basis beginning at 3:10pm ONLY at the Ira Aldridge Theater Box Office located at 2455 6th Street, NW, Washington, DC 20059. This sensuous and witty show has a great cast of student performers bringing its rich mixture of storytelling, dance, and the blues to life. SPUNK is directed by Howard University Department of Theatre Arts Alumna, Denise J. Hart with Musical Direction by Department of Music Alumna, Kayla V. Waters and will be performed in the Environmental Theatre Space Wednesday – Friday, October 8 – 10, Saturday, October 11 at 2:30pm and 7:30pm, and Sunday, October 12 at 3:00pm and 7:00pm. The Ira Aldridge Theater Box Office is now open for Ticket Sales, Monday through Friday between the hours of 3:10-6:00pm. You can call the box office at (202) 806-7700 or go online to www.coas.howard.edu/theatrearts<http://www.vendini.com/e/rd.php?id=265249497&cid=118067&link_number=1&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.coas.howard.edu%2Ftheatrearts> to purchase regular priced tickets now! [https://www.vendini.com/i/dce404b9c6fec9b0210fa5bc6c491cfb166b92c7.jpg] “I git to the git with some pain n’ some spit n’ some spunk.” The earthy language of Zora Neale Hurston (Their Eyes Were Watching God) is animated through music in the key of Blues in these three tales of love, revenge, and redemption – Sweat, Story in Harlem Slang, and The Gilded Six Bits – featuring musical narration composed by blues artist Chic Street Man. SPUNK breathes new life into these remarkable short stories from the Harlem Renaissance. The first story, Sweat, tells the story of a young washerwoman who is abused and betrayed by her estranged husband, and the ultimate triumph over him. The middle story, Story In Harlem Slang, is told in 1940s Harlemese. It is the tale of two street pimps trying to out-hustle each other and win the favor of - and a meal from - a domestic on her pay-day afternoon off. The third tale, The Gilded Six Bits, is a bitter-sweet story of an adoring husband's betrayal by his loving but innocent wife. The various tales are woven together with narration by Blues Speak Woman and Guitar Man. Tickets may be purchased at the Ira Aldridge Theater Box Office or by calling (202) 806-7700. Additional information about SPUNK can be obtained by calling (202) 806-7050. <http://www.vendini.com/e/rd.php?id=265249497&cid=118067&link_number=2&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.vendini.com%2Fticket-software.html%3Fw%3Da888961b238748c13663ab2488aecb88%26t%3Dtix> HOWARD UNIVERSITY, ENVIRONMENTAL THEATRE SPACE INFORMATION PERFORMANCE AND TICKET PRICES*: $17.00 General Admission; $10.00 Faculty/Staff/Senior Citizens/Alumni/Military; $7.00 Students (with valid ID) GROUPS: Discount rates are available for Groups of 10 or more, contact Denise Saunders Thompson at (202) 806-7050. ACCESSIBILITY: Accessible seating available by reservation LOCATION: 2455 6th Street, NW (located next door to Cramton Auditorium on Howard University's campus) INFORMATION: Tickets (202) 806-7700; Department of Theatre Arts (202) 806-7050; Fax (202) 806-9193 WEBSITE: www.coas.howard.edu/theatrearts<http://www.vendini.com/e/rd.php?id=265249497&cid=118067&link_number=3&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.coas.howard.edu%2Ftheatrearts> EMAIL: ddsaunders@xxxxxxxxxx<http://www.vendini.com/e/rd.php?id=265249497&cid=118067&link_number=4&u=mailto%3Addsaunders%40howard.edu> [https://www.vendini.com/i/2daeaa8b5f19f0bc209d976c02bd6acb51b00b0a.gif] PURCHASE TICKETS NOW! https://www.vendini.com/ticket-software.html?w=a888961b238748c13663ab2488aecb88&t=tix<http://www.vendini.com/e/rd.php?id=265249497&cid=118067&link_number=5&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.vendini.com%2Fticket-software.html%3Fw%3Da888961b238748c13663ab2488aecb88%26t%3Dtix> [https://www.vendini.com/i/2daeaa8b5f19f0bc209d976c02bd6acb51b00b0a.gif] SPUNK INFORMATION WHERE: Howard University, Environmental Theatre Space DATES: Wednesday – Friday, October 8 – 10 at 7:30pm, Saturday, October 11 at 2:30 & 7:30pm, and Sunday, October 12, 2014 at 3:00 & 7:00pm. DIRECTOR: Denise J. Hart MUSICAL DIRECTOR: Kayla V. Waters DESIGNERS: Set Designer, Michael Stepowany; Lighting Designer, George Epting ; Costume Designer, Celestine Ranney-Howes; Props Designer; Greg Jackson; Stage Managers, Paige Reynolds and Naira Nyabingi [cid:X.MA1.1412775037@aol.com] Bison Love, Sheila D. Marshall "Committed & Loyal Alumna" Your "INFORMATION HIGHWAY" HUBISONLOVE@xxxxxxx<mailto:HUBISONLOVE@xxxxxxx> Follow me on face book at: www.facebook.com/hubisonlove<http://www.facebook.com/hubisonlove> www.hubisonlove.com<http://www.hubisonlove.com/> ABOUT HOWARD: Howard University is one of the country’s leading private universities. Founded in 1867 in Washington, DC, it is the home to 13 schools and colleges offering undergraduate, graduate, doctoral and professional degrees in a number of disciplines. 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