March 29, 2014, Los Angeles – The Robey Theatre Company Celebrates
20 Years of Excellence in Black Theatre with a season of compelling,
provocative, enlightening and historical dramas reflecting the global Black
experience. Founded by
celebrated thespians and directors Danny Glover and Bennet Guillory, the Robey
Theatre Company has welcomed guest performances from a range of celebrated
artists such as Oscar nominees Angela Bassett and Margaret Avery, Aloma Wright, Blair Underwood, Delroy Lindo, Harold Sylvester, Harry Lennix, LorettaDevine, Marla Gibbs, Nobu McCarthy and Starletta DuPois.
April
5th – May 4th
“Knock Me A Kiss” unfolds in the midst
of the Harlem Renaissance. W.E.B. Du Bois, one of the greatest intellects of
the 20th century, was busy establishing his legacy. Disapproving his daughter Yolande’s choice
of musician Jimmy Lunceford, Dr. Du Bois preferred renowned poet Countee Cullen
as her husband. “Knock Me a Kiss”, at the Los Angeles
Theatre Center (514 S. Spring St., Los Angeles, CA 90013), is written by
Charles A. Smith, directed by Dwain A. Perry. Previews April 3rd & 4th – tickets
are ½ price; general admission is $30. Tickets can be purchased at www.robeytheatrecompany.org.
April
20th
Become
a member! The Robey Theatre Company is offering its 20th
Anniversary Year Membership Special. On April 20th, Patron Level members are
invited to join The Center Theatre Group (CTG) as they present “The Tallest
Tree in the Forest” starring Obie Award-winner Daniel Beaty. “The Tallest Tree in the Forest” is the
story of Paul Robeson, who at one juncture in history was the “most well known
Black man in the world.” Our Patrons have the opportunity to attend the 6:30 pm
production at the Mark Taper Forum, enjoy a Q&A with Daniel Beaty, CTG
Director Michael Ritchie, and RTC co-founder Ben Guillory. The price of admission is $100.00
which includes this great production plus a one year membership in The Robey Theatre
Company. For more information and
to purchase tickets and memberships, please visit www.robeytheatrecompany.org.
July
19th – 20th
The 1st
Annual Paul Robeson Theatre Festival - 20, 20-minute plays will be produced in homage to 20 years of
telling stories of victory, defeat and triumph across disciplines, generations
and genres. Acclaimed, social
conscious-raising thespian Paul Robeson challenged the status quo, while
pushing theatrical and creative boundaries, serves as the inspiration for the
festival. Paul’s
principles, dignity, intelligence, scholarship in law and music values, his
fierce resistance to inequality and recognition of the brotherhood of man are
themes desired for play content.
Please call the Company for more information. Festival underwriting opportunities are presently
available.
Robey
Theatre Company Memberships
Memberships
are available for the 2014 season, at various levels - Angel, Producer,
Director and Patron, offering season tickets, pre-sale purchases, and
additional benefits.
Installment plans are also available.
For
more information please call (213) 489-7402, or visit: http://robeytheatrecompany.org/
“We
tell stories that you’ve never heard before, but you’ll never forget.” Danny Glover, co-founder
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