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College Celebrates Black History Month with Performances February 11-13
WHAT:
In celebration of Black History Month, South Mountain Community College, the SMCC Black Student Union and Seek First Entertainment will present Black Women Walking, a one-act play spotlighting the achievements of eleven notable African-American women, February 11-13.
SYNOPSIS:
From the living room of three friends, playgoers will venture back in time to meet such historic figures as Sojourner Truth, Harriet Tubman, Mary McLeod Bethune, and other Black heroines of history, and witness the courage, character, and brilliance of these women who impacted the American landscape with their powerful journeys toward freedom, justice and equality.
WHO:
The play is written by Karen F. Williams and directed by Kevvin Taylor. Included in the cast are: Betty Hanes, Esther Bailey, Lorraine Taylor, Bobbie Washington, Jeri White, Dr. Dolores B. Reid, Tamika Lamb, Leticia Carey, Ruth Alexander, Janice Jackson, Rev. Angela Miler, Deborah Margolis, Therosia Reynolds, Quanta’ Brown, Brashae Perry, Candace Hughes, and Aftyn & Alexys Brandon.
WHEN:
Three performances of Black Women Walking will be presented. The first, a schoolday performance intended for elementary age students, takes place Thursday, February 11, at 10 a.m. That will be followed by two evening performances, Friday, February 12 and Saturday, February 13, beginning at 7 p.m. each evening.
WHERE:
Black Women Walking will be presented in the South Mountain Community College Performance Hall, 7050 S. 24th Street in Phoenix, just north of Baseline Road.
TICKETS:
General admission tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for students, and $5 for seniors age 55 and older.
INFORMATION: