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The Spiritual Love of Self
"FROM THE MISSISSIPPI DELTA"
Written by Dr. ENDESHA IDA MAE HOLLAND
November 20 – January 11, 2009
Directed by AUDREY MORGAN
Living in a time in a world that would deny a woman her most basic rights did not deter Dr. Endesha Ida Mae Holland as she journeys through her pain and gains the strength to appreciate herself as not only a woman but as an individual. Her story is an inspiration to all.
Partially sponsored by:
Produced by special arrangement with THE DRAMATIC PUBLISHING COMPANY of Woodstock, Illinois.
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Love of Heritage and Tradition
"TALKING BONES"
Written by SHAY YOUNGBLOOD
January 29 – March 22, 2009
Directed by RUNAKO JAHI
With a desire to lead a normal life, Bay-Bay ignores the wisdom and spiritual yearnings of her steeped-in-African-tradition mother, Ruth, by refusing to be a vessel to connect with the ancestors. Ruth is ready to join the ancestors but who will take her place?
Produced by special arrangement with THE DRAMATIC PUBLISHING COMPANY of Woodstock, Illinois. |
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A Cautious Love
"LEVEE JAMES"
Written by S.M. SHEPARD-MASSAT
April 9 – May 31, 2009
Directed by ARTISIA GREEN
Featuring : Kona Burks, George Stalling &
Charles Whitman
Love is re-kindled between a brother-in-law and sister-in-law living in a small Georgia town where race and class collide when their best friend, Fitzhugh, falls victim to a hate crime. Their love is tested by this event. Will it survive?
Produced by special arrangement with THE DRAMATIC PUBLISHING COMPANY of Woodstock, Illinois.
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Brotherly Love
"PILL HILL"
Written by SAMUEL L. KELLY
June 18 – August 9, 2009
Directed by AARON TODD DOUGLAS
Over a ten-year span, a group of men who were employed in a Chicago steel mill
find the bonds of their friendship severely tested as they witness their
love and camaraderie escape them as they vehemently pursue what they think is the American Dream.
Partially sponsored by:
Produced by special arrangement with THE DRAMATIC PUBLISHING COMPANY of Woodstock, Illinois.
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