A Soldier's Story - Mchezo wa Kuigiza

The Diary of Anne Frank at Roxbury Community College

Roxbury Repertory Theater Presents The Diary of Anne Frank

Roxbury Rep opens its fall season with 12 performances of the moving story of Anne Frank as revealed through her diary she kept while in hiding during the NAZI occupation of Holland. The compelling story of eight people hiding in a confined space and the psychological impact it had on their lives is told through the beautiful adaptation of Wendy Kesselman, and directed by Marshall Hughes. The story is universally understood and affects people from all walks of life. Included in the performance will be words and thoughts from a diverse group of artists, performers and lecturers.

Tickets are $10, and $5 for students and seniors. Please call 617 541-5380 for tickets and reservations, and to inquire about group sales.

The Diary of Anne Frank

Goodrich/Hackett, adapted by Wendy Kesselman

Presented by Roxbury Repertory Theater

Robbie McCauley Artistic Director

Directed by Marshall Hughes

Mainstage at Roxbury Community College is Wheelchair accessible

Thursday October 25 10:00 matinee 8PM evening

Friday October 26 10:00 matinee 8PM evening

Saturday October 27 2PM

Sunday October 28 4PM

Thursday November 1 10:00 matinee 8PM evening

Friday November 2 10:00 matinee 8PM evening

Saturday November 3 2PM matinee 7PM evening

“Come Enjoy the Pleasure of Our Company”

'Fela' The Musical In Boston

CHARLES C. YANCEY

Boston City Councillor


PRESS RELEASE


Contact: Kenneth Yarbrough - Chief Information Officer


(617) 635-3131 Fax (617) 635-3067 Page (617) 461-5548

YANCEY WELCOMES TONY AWARD-WINNING FELA! TO THE CITY OF BOSTON

Boston City Hall (May 1, 2012) – Boston City Councillor Charles C. Yancey welcomed the critically acclaimed, Tony Award-winning musical, FELA!, to the City of Boston last Sunday.

Councillor Yancey called the musical, which tells the important story of legendary Nigerian musician, Fela Anikulapo Kuti, an incredible demonstration of one man’s sacrifice to improve the political environment and human rights conditions in Nigeria. “The music, the dance, the costumes, and the extraordinary talent made FELA! one of the best musicals I’ve ever seen,” he said.

Fela, a Nigerian multi-instrumentalist, a musician and composer, the pioneer of Afrobeat music, human rights activist, and a political maverick, defied Nigeria’s corrupt and oppressive military governments and devoted his life and music to the struggle for freedom and human dignity. His staunch defiance toward corrupt administrations consequently led to over 200 arrests and numerous severe beatings that left scars all over his body.

Fela, who recorded nearly 50 albums portraying his message of transparency, honest government, and justice for all, died in August of 1997, officially of complication from AIDS, but unofficially, according to friends, of injuries from one beating too many. His musical legacy is available globally through Knitting Factory Records.

FELA!, which has received 11 Tony nominations and three Tony Awards for Best Choreography, Best Costumes and Best Sound, is a collaboration between Steve and Ruth Hendel, Jim Lewis, and Bill T. Jones, with support from Shawn “Jay-Z” Carter and Will & Jada Pinkett-Smith.

FELA! can be seen this week at Emerson College’s Cutler Majestic Theatre, 219 Tremont Street in Boston. Show times are Tuesday, May 1, at 7:30 pm; Wednesday, May 2, at 7:30 pm; Thursday, May 3, at 7:30 pm; Friday, May 4, at 8:00 pm; Saturday, May 5, at 2:00 & 8:00 pm; and Sunday, May 6, at 2:00 pm & 7:30 pm.

Councillor Yancey urged all Bostonians to come out and enjoy the phenomenal performance of FELA! “It’s a breathtaking musical that will leave you enthusiastic about life.”

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The Harlem Renaissance Revisted with a Gospel Flavor

Wadau, kwa mara nyingine niliigiza katika mchezo wa kuigiza, The Harlem Renaissance Revisited with a Gospel Flavor'. Nilirudia roles zangu za Mama Afrika na Ms. Thelma. Tulifanya show tatu wiki hii katika Chuo Kikuu cha U Mass Boston, Dorchester, Massachusetts, McCormack Theater.
Mimi na Charles 'Matumbi' Jackson baada ya show. Charles anaigiza kama Joe the Bartender.
Mimi na David Bowden kabla ya scene yetu ya Mama na Baba Afrika. Mama Afrika analilia wanae walioibiwa na kuwa watumwa Marekani na nchi zingine.
Mimi katika costume ya kwanza kama Ms. Thelma, David Bowden kama Aaron Douglas na kijana Zaccai kama Rudy the Paper Boy.
Mimi na Comaseen Lawrence. Hapa niko katika costume ya pili kama Ms. Thelma. Comaseen aligiza kama Ethel Waters.

Mimi na Tonye Patano

(Pichani mimi na mcheza sinema Tonye Patano)

Wadau, jana nilialikwa kwenda kuona mchezo wa kuigiza, RUINED hapo Huntington Theater Boston. Mchezo huo unahusu vita vya wenyewe kwa wenyewe huko Congo na hasa jinsi wanawake wanavyonyaswa huko.

Stelingi wa mchezo ni Dada Tonye Patano . Ameigiza katika sinema kadhaa na TV shows, kama Weeds, Law and Order SVU, na One Life to Live. Alipoigiza katika sinema, The Company Men, ambayo ilipigwa Boston nilichaguliwa kuwa stand in wake. Kazi ya stand in ni kuwepo pale set ili wapime , sauti, taa, umbali kutoka kamera na mambo mengine wakati setlingi akijiandaa kupiga scene. Ukiwa Stand in unakuwa na haki kwenye set kuliko extra, wanakuyheshimu kweli kweli! Unavalishwa nguo sawa na stelingi. Unakuwa karibu na director na wengine.

Nilibahatika kuwa Tonye alinikumuka na kunialika kuona RUINED. Tiketi ni vigumu kupata kwa vile imependwa kweli. Nimeshangaa kuona mchezo wa kuigiza inayohusu vita Afrika inapendwa hivyo na wazungu. Mengi yanasemwa katika huo mchezo kuhusu jinsi waafrika wanayotapeliwa madini kama almasi na dhahabu. Pia jinsi vijana wanavyoharibiwa na kuwa wauaji na malaya.

The Harlem Renaissance Revisited - Mchezo wa Kuigiza

Wadau, wiki hii niko katika mchezo wa kuigiza, 'The Harlem Renaissance Revisited with a Gospel Flavor'. Hii picha tulipiga jumamosi iliyopita tukiwa kwenye mazoezi na costumes (Dress rehearsal). Pichani ni mimi (nimeketi), Charles Jackson anyeigiza kama Joe the Bartender na moja wa waongoza mchezo Bibi Ruby Hill.

Katika mchezo huo inayotakoea Harlem, New York miaka ya 1920's mimi naigiza kama Ms. Thelma, mama anayetaka kuwa tajiri kiasi kwamba kasahau mapenzi katika maisha yake.

Mchezo unahusu jinsi wasanii waMarekani weusi walivyobaguliwa na kukimbilia nje ya nchi ili kustawi vipaji vyao. Mchezo umetungwa na Mzee Haywood Fennell Sr.

Kwa habari zaidi tembelea:http://oscarmicheauxrep.tripod.com/id13.html

THE HARLEM RENAISSANCE REVISITED WITH A GOSPEL FLAVOR

DATES: May 7-9, 2009

TIME: 7:15PM

PLACE: Lilla G. Frederick Middle School
270 Columbia Road
Dorchester, MA

TICKETS: $15 Adults $10 Children & Seniors

11th Annual Harlem Renaissance Play

The 11th Annual 'Harlem Renaissance Revisited With a Gospel Flavor' Play

Dates: May 7th-9th 2009

Time: 7:15PM

Place:Lilla G. Frederick Pilot Middle School, 260 Columbia Road, Dorchester, MA.

Tickets: Adults $15, Youth 12 and under $10, Elders $10.

For Group Rates call: 617-238-2460.

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Wadau, nitaigiza katika huo mchezo wa kuigiza. Inahusu wasanii, na wanasiasa weusi walioinua hadhi ya watu weusi katika maisha ya wazungu miaka ya 1920's. Kipindi kile kiliitwa 'Harlem Renaissance' au 'The New Negro Movement'.