(3) Black Nativity New Haven:
New World Arts Northeast, Inc.
New World Arts Northeast, Inc.
37 Judson Avenue
New Haven, CT 06511
For Immediate Release Contact: Aleta Staton
November 15, 2014 (203) 507 8875
Black Nativity by Langston Hughes To Delight Dixwell Neighborhood
New Haven –
New World Arts Northeast, Inc. presents BLACK NATIVITY by Langston Hughes. This iconic holiday classic play, a retelling of the Nativity with an intentional all-black cast, will be presented on Friday, December 18th at 8 PM, and Saturday, December 19th at 2:00 and 7:30 PM at Dixwell Congregational United Church of Christ, at 217 Dixwell Avenue.
The 2015 cast is a collaboration between two New Haven dynastic gospel families: the Brown family, who spawned the Salt and Pepper Gospel Choir, and the Monk/Flake family, who spawned The Monk Family Singers, and the inherent talents of the congregants at Dixwell. Performing artist Dana Elizabeth Fripp, along with Broadway veterans Wes Yarbor and Charles “C.C.” Brown round out the main cast.
“Black Nativity by Langston Hughes is a well-loved piece of art, enjoyed by New Haven audiences for decades. I love the flexibility of the script, which allows for different interpretations, depending on the vision of the directors. This version will include music, dance and spoken word, delivered by four generations of performers, which I am excited about,” says Aleta Staton, Executive Director of New World Arts Northeast.
New Haven’s 2015 production of Black Nativity by Langston Hughes is supported in part by Dixwell Congregational United Church of Christ. Tickets are $20 general admission or $15 with two non-perishable food items.
New World Arts Northeast, Inc. is a 501(c)3 non-stock corporation with a focus on the creation and production of affordable arts programs and events that generate positive community development and promote community visitation. “As a local artist and arts administrator, I have participated in the rich arts experiences that often emanate from this community. This is an opportunity to bestow the gift of hope, peace, family and art to New Haven,” says Aleta Staton, Executive Director of New World Arts Northeast, Inc. and director of the 2015 production.
BLACK NATIVITY by Langston Hughes is presented by arrangement with Dramatic Publishing Company of Woodstock, Illinois.
For Ticket Reservations
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or call Dixwell Congregational United Church of Christ at 203-787-5839
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