2008-2009 Theatre Season       ............................................................................................................................................................

A Cosmic Kind Of Love

"DRIP "
(Part One of the DEAR CORA Trilogy)

Written by GLORIA BOND CLUNIE

September 18 – November 9, 2008

Directed by CHERYL LYNN BRUCE

When Red Thunder, a souped-up motorcycle belonging to Cora Burton, rips through Halifax County, North Carolina, the Women Folks and the Men Folks step into the road and stand in its dust.  They wonder, “Is Cora back?”  They wonder, “Does Charlie know?”  When there is nothing to do but swat flies and sip sweet tea, the saga of Cora and Charlie fuels many a late night  debate as the town argues the value of “make-do” versus “find something new.”

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.

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Produced by special arrangement with THE DRAMATIC PUBLISHING COMPANY of Woodstock, Illinois.

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.

A Cautious Love

"LEVEE JAMES"

Written by S.M. SHEPARD-MASSAT

April 9 – May 31, 2009

Directed by ARTISIA GREEN

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.

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.