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Crowns Gospel Musical at Bowie State University, Apr 16-19

Crowns Gospel Musical at Bowie State University, Apr 16-19

Spring Arts Festival: Crowns Gospel Musical

Thursday, April 16, 2015, at 7:30pm
Friday, April 17, 2015, at 7:30pm
Saturday, April 18, 2015, at 7:30pm
Sunday, April 19, 2015, at 2:30pm

Description: Crowns, a play with music and dance, is adapted from a book by Michael Cunningham and Craig Marberry. Crowns weaves together a variety of stories from different characters, time periods and perspectives that, when integrated with music and dance, create a tapestry of voices that transcend time and place. The essential story of Crowns is that of Yolonda, a young African-American girl trying to figure out her identity, her place in the world, and her place in her own culture.

The musical will be directed Professor Elliot Moffitt.

Location: Fine and Performing Arts Center, Main Stage, Bowie State University

Cost: $15 general; $10 students, faculty and staff; $8 children

Contact:
Bob Bartlett
bbartlett@bowiestate.edu
301-860-3769

Ten-Minute Play Festival at Bowie State University, Feb 19-21

Ten-Minute Play Festival at Bowie State University, Feb 19-21

Second Annual Ten-Minute Play Festival
Thursday, February 19, 2015, 7:30pm
Friday, February 20, 2015, 7:30pm
Saturday, February 21, 2015, 7:30pm

Enjoy original short plays produced, written, and directed by BSU students.

Cost: $5.

Location: Black Box Theater, Fine and Performing Arts Center, Bowie State University

Contact:
Bob Bartlett
bbartlett@bowiestate.edu
301-860-3769

Paul Robeson, The Play at Bowie State University, Feb 6-7

Paul Robeson, The Play at Bowie State University, February 6-7, 2015

Black History Month: Paul Robeson, the Play

Friday, February 6, 2015, at 7:00pm
Saturday, February 7, 2015, at 2:00pm

Description: This play depicts the life and struggles of actor, singer and civil rights activist Paul Robeson.

This play will be presented by the Reid Temple Restoration Center.

Location: Fine and Performing Arts Center, Main Stage, Bowie State University

Cost: $25 General, $5 BSU Students

Contact:
Bob Bartlett
bbartlett@bowiestate.edu
301-860-3769

The Black Nativity at Bowie State University, Nov 29-Dec 7

The Black Nativity at Bowie State University, Nov 29-Dec 7

The Black Nativity
by Langston Hughes
Directed by Eric Ruffin

Saturday, Nov. 29, 8 p.m.
Sunday, Nov. 30, 3 p.m.
Thursday, Dec. 4, 8 p.m.
Friday, Dec. 5, 8 p.m.
Saturday, Dec. 6, 3 p.m. and 8 p.m.
Sunday, Dec. 7, 3 p.m.

Description: The Theater Alliance presents Langston Hughes’ classic retelling of the Christmas story, directed by Eric Ruffin. An ensemble cast performs the tale from an Afro-centric perspective, infused with rich gospel, blues, funk, jazz music and griot-style storytelling.

Location: Black Box Theater, Fine and Performing Arts Center, Bowie State University

Tickets: General: $35; Senior (60+): $20; Student; $20; BSU Student/Faculty/Staff: $10. Buy tickets on-line.

Contact:
Bob Bartlett
bbartlett@bowiestate.edu
301-860-3769

Bengal Tiger at the Baghdad Zoo at Bowie State University, Nov 20-22

Bengal Tiger at the Baghdad Zoo at Bowie State University, Nov 20-22

Bengal Tiger at the Baghdad Zoo

Thursday, November 20, 2014, at 7:30pm.
Friday, November 20, 2014, at 7:30pm.
Saturday, November 20, 2014, at 7:30pm.

Description: Written by Rajiv Joseph, the play depicts a tiger that haunts the streets of Baghdad where he witnesses the puzzling absurdities of war. He encounters Americans and Iraqis searching for friendship, redemption, and a toilet seat made of gold.

This production will be directed by the Kennedy Center’s Gregg Henry.

Location: Fine and Performing Arts Center, Main Stage, Bowie State University

Cost: $12 general, $7 students, faculty and staff, $5 children

Event Contact: Bob Bartlett, bbartlett@bowiestate.edu, 301-860-3769