Playhouse on the Park
1850 N. Central Ave, Phoenix AZ 85004
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The Black Theatre Troupe Center for the Performing Arts
1333 E. Washington St. Phoenix, AZ 85034
Box Office: 602 254-2151 ext. 4 Office: 602-258-8128
http://www.blacktheatretroupe.org/
Contact: Laura Durant – Durant Communications, LLC 602-956-6183
BLACK THEATRE TROUPE – 2012 -2013 SEASON
Please note there are two different veneues listed – Black Theatre Troupe will be moving to a new location in early 2013. During this transition, the first two shows of the season will be staged at their old location (Playhouse on the Park) before moving to their new home at 1333 E. Washington St. in Phoenix.
Two Trains Running
by August Wilson October 12-21, 2012
Venue: Playhouse on the Park 1850 N. Central Ave, Phoenix AZ 85004
“There are always and only two trains running. There is life and there is death. Each of us rides them both.” In this epic work August Wilson gives us another mesmerizing chapter in his remarkable cycle of plays about the black experience in twentieth-century America. It is Pittsburgh, 1969. The regulars of Memphis Lee’s restaurant are struggling to cope with the turbulence of a world that is rapidly changing around them and fighting it back whenever they can. The restaurant – and the rest of the block – is scheduled to be torn down as part of the city’s urban renewal plans. These renovation projects are sweeping away entire communities and buildings that symbolize struggle and heritage. As these unsung men and women of “loud voices and big hearts” continue to search and sometimes falter, they hope they are prepared to catch whichever train will make the difference.
*** POSTPONED “For Such a Time As This” will be rescheduled later this season***
For Such A Time As This — by Lyn Richardson December 7-16, 2012
Venue: Playhouse on the Park 1850 N. Central Ave, Phoenix AZ 85004
The Whipping Man
by Matthew Lopez February 8-17, 2013
Venue: Black Theatre Troupe Center for the Performing Arts 1333 E. Washington St. Phoenix, AZ 85034
It’s April 1865. The Civil War is over and throughout the south, slaves are being freed, soldiers are returning and in Jewish homes, Passover is being celebrated. Caleb DeLeon, a wounded Jewish Confederate soldier, returns to find his family plantation in ruins and abandoned by everyone except Simon and John, two former slaves. While they were in slavery they adopted, as did all the DeLeon slaves, the faith of their former owners. As the sun sets on the last night of Passover, the three men prepare a humble Seder to observe the ancient celebration to recall the exodus of the Hebrew slaves from Egypt. They explore this milestone as it relates to their current situation. They find the strength to face a frightening yet wondrous new world as they embrace the pain and secrets from the past that refuse to be hidden.
The Bubbly Black Girl Sheds her Chameleon Skin
Book, Music & Lyrics by Kirsten Childs April 12-21, 2013
Venue: Black Theatre Troupe Center for the Performing Arts 1333 E. Washington St. Phoenix, AZ 85034
What’s a black girl from sunny Southern California to do? White people are blowing up black girls in Birmingham churches. Black people are shouting “Black is beautiful” while straightening their hair and coveting light skin. Viveca Stanton’s answer: Slap on a bubbly smile and be as white as you can be! In a humorous and pointed coming-of-age story spanning the sixties through the nineties, Viveca blithely sails through the confusing worlds of racism, sexism and Broadway showbiz until she’s forced to face the devastating effect self-denial has had on her life.
PERFORMANCE DAYS AND TIMES:
Friday Evenings 8:00 P.M.
Thursday Matinee (2nd week only) 2:00 P.M.
Saturday Matinees (2nd week only) 2:00 P.M.
Saturday Evenings 8:00 P.M.
Sunday Matinees 3:00 P.M.
Ticket prices for all shows are $38
Subscribe by Phone: 602-254-2151 ext. 4 or for more information or a season brochure, call 602-258-8128 ext 2
Productions will be staged at two different venues over the coming season – please see individual shows for exact location:
Playhouse on the Park, 1850 North Central Avenue, 1850 N. Central Ave, Phoenix AZ 85004
The Black Theatre Troupe Center for the Performing Arts, 1333 E. Washington St. Phoenix, AZ 85034
June 22, 2012
