Robbins, Taylor and Hip-Hop Artists Present 'Voice of a People's History' 10/1

Hip-Hop Theater Festival and The Center For Multicultural Education and Programs at New York University will present Voices of a People's History of the United States: The Remix featuring Oscar winner and acclaimed film director Tim Robbins, Golden Globe winner Lili Taylor, Black Thought of The Roots, Hip-Hop pioneer Bobbito Garcia, award winning HBO's Def Poetry Jam on Broadway spoken word artist Staceyann Chin, political activist and HBO's Def Poetry Jam on Broadway poet Suheir Hammad, NYU student leader Joshua Xavier, and many more, in collaboration with Hip-Hop Theater Festival and NYU's Center for Multicultural Education and Programs, give a modern voice to the unsung stories surrounding our American history.
 
In its 5th year, with over 50 performances under its belt, Voices of a People's History of the United States: The Remix intends to celebrate America's unsung heroes with the style, energy and aesthetics of a Rap concert, creating a vibrant and colorful evening where history comes to life to invigorate our present.
 
The event will take place at New York University Skirball Center for Performing Arts, 566 LaGuardia Place (between W 3rd & W 4th) on Wednesday, October 1st at 8:00 pm
           
"Voices intends to bring to light little known voices from U.S. history, including those of women, African Americans, Native Americans, immigrants and laborers. By giving public expression to rebels, dissenters, and visionaries from our past and present, Voices work to educate and inspire a new generation of people working for social justice, " describes press notes.
 
About Hip-Hop Theater Festival:
Beginning in the summer of 2000, the annual Hip-Hop Theater Festival brings together the Hip-Hop generation and those interested in learning more about it in a celebration of the Hip-Hop culture. The non-profit festival has presented over 100 world-renown artists in festivals reaching major metropolitan audiences in Chicago, New York, San Francisco, and Washington, D.C. Since its inception, The Hip-Hop Theater Festival has grown into one of the most influential outlets showcasing Hip-Hop performing arts in the country and has become an important contributor to the cultural life of participating Festival cities. This influence has been extended through live, professionally executed theater performances written by and about the Hip-Hop generation. Often using the elements of Hip-Hop culture (including MCing, DJing, Hip-Hop dance, graffiti and Spoken Word), Hip-Hop Theater tells urgent stories seldom represented on stage, and through language that embraces Hip-Hop's multi-literate and poly-lingual vitality. Always imbued with an undercurrent of activism, Hip-Hop Theater ignites dialogue and social change through exciting, provocative and celebratory performance. To purchase tickets or for more information, go to www.hiphoptheaterfest.com
 
About New York University's Center for Multicultural Education & Programs:
The Center's mission is to provide educational programs and student services that support the goals, address the challenges, and recognize the contributions of students from culturally diverse backgrounds and to educate the greater campus community on the benefits of cultural diversity. The Center is committed to fostering a social, cultural, and intellectual campus environment that will empower all students to achieve their educational and individual goals. In collaboration with the University community, our vision for all students is that they will view and embrace diversity as an essential element of their personal growth, intellectual advancement, and community life at NYU.