Vanessa Bell Calloway as Zora Neale Hurston
(LOS
ANGELES, CA) - A dramatization of personal letters written by author
Zora Neale Hurston that incorporates excerpts from her impressive body
of work to tell a most intriguing life story, "Letters From Zora: In Her How Words" starring Vanessa Bell Calloway opens at New Jersey's historic Corssroads Theatre Thursday at 8:00 p.m.
Exploring
Hurston's controversial views on integration, segregation and social
justice, showcasing a life that was filled with artistic triumphs as
well as abject poverty and self-doubt, Calloway plays the role of Zora
in this provocative multimedia production directed by Anita
Dashiell-Sparks and written by novelist Gabrielle Pina. With live music
composed by Ron McCurdy and archival images collected by Margie Labadie,
"Letters From Zora: In Her Own Wors" will illuminate Hurston's life, her distinctive array of friends, and her unique view of a jazz-age world.
"A
great actor doesn't simply act, she embodies the soul and spirit of the
person they're portraying. Vanessa Bell Calloway becomes Zora Neal
urston so much so that audiences forgot that they were watching a
performance. Truly brilliant, said actress Lela Rochon Fuqua.
Producing
Artistic Director Marshall Jones, III states that "I was really moved
because the script was based on her actual letters. The play was
developed with Zora's Estate so I appreciated that authenticity. And
then top it off with Vanessa's gripping, humourous and insightful
performance - that's a winning combination!"
Scheduled to play
from October 9 - 26, 2014 at Crossroads Theatre the performances are at 8
p.m. on Oct. 9, 10, 11, 16, 17, 18 and 23, 24, 25; 3 p.m. Oct. 12, 18,
19, 25, 26. Ticket prices are $35 to $55. Opening night is Saturday,
October 11. Purchase online at www.CrossroadsTheatreCompany.org or call 732-545-8100. Crossroads Theatre is located at 7 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick, NJ 08901 or call 732-545-8100.
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