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Miss Dessa produced by Art Forms and Theatre Concepts
September 26, 8:00 pm; September 27, 8:00 pm; September 28, 4:00 pm; September 29, 6:00 pm
Venue: Dock Street Theatre
Address: 135 Church Street
Admission: $35 Adult, Senior/Student $30
“Miss Dessa” is a delightful comedy telling the story of the Warnette family, and the challenges associated with shared inherited property. In “Miss Dessa”, one of the relatives schemes to outwit the relative wielding the power. This powerful and exciting comedy has lots of twists and turns that will have you chuckling out loud.
Real Woman Blues produced by Lady in White Productions
September 27, 7:00 pm; September 28, 7:00 pm; September 29, 4:00 pm
Venue: Cannon Street Arts Center
Address: 134 Cannon Street
Admission: $30 Adult, $25 Senior/Student
Based on a book of poetry, this chorea-drama production of Real Woman Blues explores issues that have plagued women through the centuries. Matters such as love, family, broken relationships, men, friendships, domestic violence, self-esteem and self-worth. This play takes you on a sisterhood journey of being a woman and all the ups and downs that come with life.
It’s the second day of the Detroit riots, in the summer of 1967. In the epicenter of the riot, three people take refuge from the chaos in a gas station. As the violence mounts outside, tensions rise inside as the three consider the harsh nature of loss and the inevitable combustibility of their differences. Last Rites considers both the sparks that ignited the violence and the embers that still burn amid the ashes today.ere.
October 2, 7:30pm; October 3, 7:30pm; October 4, 7:30pm; October 5, 3:00pm
Venue: Dock Street Theatre
Address: 135 Church Street
Admission: $31
The Charles R. Drew Prep School for Boys is dedicated to the creation of strong, ethical black men. Pharus wants nothing more than to take his rightful place as leader of the school’s legendary gospel choir. Can he find his way inside the hallowed halls of this institution if he sings in his own key? Nominated for 4 Tony Awards including Best Play.
Southern Boys produced by Charleston Black Theatre
October 4, 7:00 pm; October 5, 7:00 pm; October 6, 3:00 pm
Venue: Cannon Street Arts Center
Address: 134 Cannon Street
Admission: $37 Adults, $22 Child (12-18)
This is a musical of historical significance about a group of first generation born free African-Americans who yearn for a life beyond the fields. Their families have decided to stay in the Mississippi Delta, but these “Southern Boys” make a pact to migrate North. This play explores the complexities of this era in time through narratives, blues and movement.
