'A Rose Among Thorns' Celebrating Rosa Parks
By: Beau Higgins
© 2006 Ms. Thing Productions
"A Rose Among Thorns" is the first of a series of theatrical productions presented by The Julia E. Brown Theatrical Association serving as fund-raising efforts for the 2nd Bi-Annual Urban Theatre and Entertainment Festival/Awards scheduled July 29-August 2nd, 2008. The efforts will commence in January during Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. celebrations, taking time to honor and highlight the civil rights struggle, movement and pay tribute to those who paved the way. TV and film actress Ella Joyce, best known for Eleanor on FOX TV's "Roc", Jasmin on "My Wife & Kids", and Detective Waller in the action film "Set It Off", captures the famous moments in the life of the courageous Rosa Parks. Affectionately called "Mother of the Civil Rights Movement, Joyce does a highly praised one woman tribute to Parks in "A Rose Among Thorns."
This show returns to Los Angeles after rave reviews from the National Black Theatre Festival, followed by a short week of performances in Joyce's native hometown, Detroit Michigan, the same as Mrs. Parks. This event is sponsored by Community In Schools (CIS) and presented at the Metropolitan United Methodist Church in Detroit.Upcoming performances are booked by The Shadow Theatre Company (Denver) and the Rosa Parks Museum( Montgomery, Alabama). Colleges, museums, special events and organizations are filling up the calendar - fast - at her website www.aRoseAmongThorns.com."A Rose Among Thorns," written and performed by Joyce and directed by Dan Martin, takes audiences on a mesmerizing journey exploring the "famous incident" and the deeds of many other unsung heroes of the Civil Rights Movement through the eyes of Rosa Parks. This loving collection of historical information infuses theater-goers of all ages to seek social change and encourages active involvement with issues concerning us.
Stop and smell the Roses...
January 17, 2008
St. Paul AME Church
3860 Thomas Ave
Coconut Grove, FL
Showtime: 7:30pm
Ticket Price: $25.00 plus $1.00 service charge on www.JEBApresents.com
St. Paul AME Church
3860 Thomas Ave
Coconut Grove, FL
Showtime: 7:30pm
Ticket Price: $25.00 plus $1.00 service charge on www.JEBApresents.com
Tickets also available at
BarberDoll's Community Barbershop
3741 Grand Ave
Coconut Grove, FL
BarberDoll's Community Barbershop
3741 Grand Ave
Coconut Grove, FL
305-305-446-2432
January 19, 2008
Parkway Middle School of the Arts
3600 NW 5th Court
Lauderhill, FL
Showtime: 7:30pm
Ticket Price: $25.00
January 19, 2008
Parkway Middle School of the Arts
3600 NW 5th Court
Lauderhill, FL
Showtime: 7:30pm
Ticket Price: $25.00
January 21, 2008
Miami Carol City Senior High School
Miami Carol City Senior High School
3422 NW 187 Street
Miami Gardens, FL
Showtime: 7:30pm
Ticket Price: Contact Concerned African Women for details (305) 621-3700
For additional information, interviews, school visits, reception participation and Group tickets, please contact The Julia E. Brown Theatrical Association, Inc. at 305-835-0321 or 954-445-3779 or email to JEBAmedia@yahoo.com.
Miami Gardens, FL
Showtime: 7:30pm
Ticket Price: Contact Concerned African Women for details (305) 621-3700
For additional information, interviews, school visits, reception participation and Group tickets, please contact The Julia E. Brown Theatrical Association, Inc. at 305-835-0321 or 954-445-3779 or email to JEBAmedia@yahoo.com.
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