Calvin Alexander

Suncoast Black Arts Collaborative Welcomes Michéle Des Verney Redwine and Expands Board of Trustees

The Suncoast Black Arts Collaborative, a nonprofit organization that uses the unifying power of the arts to nurture inclusion and diversity across the regional arts and cultural landscape, has appointed the organization's founder, Michéle Des Verney Redwine, as its first CEO.

BWW Review: ROY BERKO: HERE AND THERE IN CLEVELAND ENTERTAINMENT at Cleveland Area

Beck Center has a sterling reputation of cultivating talented performers who go on to success in hit Broadway shows and associated tours. Some of the theatre's alums will perform in a virtual engagement which runs March 5 to March 28, 2021, as part of Beck Center for the Arts' 87th Professional Theater Season.

The Ensemble Theatre Kicks Off Video On Demand Presentation of THE GREEN BOOK

The Ensemble Theatre kicks off its video-on-demand presentation of The Green Book by Calvin Alexander Ramsey in partnership with the Harris County Public Library (HCPL), available to rent through Vimeo June 14-28, 2020, and will feature a one-day livestream meet and greet with the playwright.

Author Calvin Alexander Ramsey To Discuss Pioneering Ph.D. Recipient Edward Alexander Bouchet at New Haven Museum

In 1876, New Haven resident Edward Alexander Bouchet became the first African American to earn a doctorate degree in the United States. On Tuesday, February 18, 2020, at 5:30 p.m., playwright Calvin Alexander Ramsey will visit the New Haven Museum to share Bouchet's little-known story and emphasize the steadfast support of his parents and members of the New Haven community along the way. Admission is free.

The Ensemble Theatre to Present Regional Premiere of THE GREEN BOOK

The Ensemble Theatre presents the regional premiere of The Green Book, written by award-winning author Calvin Alexander Ramsey and directed by award-winning director Shirley Jo Finney with Opening Night and Media Reception Thursday, November 14, 2019, 6:30 p.m. 3535 Main Street, Houston, Texas 77002.

URBAN STAGES WINTER RHYTHMS 2019 Begins on December 11

Urban Stages (Frances Hill, Founding Artistic Director and Tom Toce , Musical Director) announces the line-up for this year's award-winning series, WINTER RHYTHMS 2019, which will begin Wednesday, December 11 featuring some of New York's best musical performances through Saturday, December 21, 2019 at Urban Stages Theatre (259 West 30th St., East of 8th Ave.)

Urban Stages Presents 11th Annual Award-Winning Series WINTER RHYTHMS 2019

New York: Urban Stages (Frances Hill, Founding Artistic Director and Tom Toce , Musical Director) announces the line-up for this year's award-winning series, WINTER RHYTHMS 2019, which will begin Wednesday, December 11 featuring some of New York's best musical performances through Saturday, December 21, 2019 at Urban Stages Theatre (259 West 30th St., East of 8th Ave.)

TEATRON: Chicago's Jewish Theatre Festival Has Announced November Schedule

ShPIeL Performing Identity has released an updated schedule for TEATRON: Chicago's Jewish Theatre Festival, to be held from Sunday, November 3 - Sunday, November 10, 2019, with most events at Victory Gardens Theater, 2433 N. Lincoln Ave., Chicago.

ShPIeL Performing Identity To Produce TEATRON: Chicago's Jewish Theatre Festival

ShPIeL Performing Identity a?" a theatre and performance incubator and producer based jointly in Chicago and Louisville, Kentucky a?" will present TEATRON: Chicago's Jewish Theatre Festival from Sunday, November 3 a?" Sunday, November 10, 2019 at Victory Gardens Theater, 2433 N. Lincoln Ave., Chicago. The eight-day festival dedicated to Jewish theatre, the first-ever in Chicago, will be presented in conjunction with and will overlap the annual Alliance for Jewish Theatre Conference, hosted by ShPIeL at Victory Gardens Theater and The Theatre School at DePaul University from November 1-3, 2019. (FOR CONFERENCE REGISTRATION AND SCHEDULE visit alljewishtheatre.org). ShPIeL Producing Artistic Director David Y. Chack today announced the festival lineup, which will include staged readings, solo performances, storytelling, cabaret, and comedy.

The Ensemble Theatre Announces Its 2019-2020 Season

The Ensemble Theatre Artistic Director, Eileen J. Morris, announces the theatre's 2019-2020 season including a commissioned world premiere and five regional premieres packed with drama, comedy and musical performances; and a series of alternative programing, youth initiatives, and fundraising events.

Urban Stages' Award Winning Series WINTER RHYTHMS Begins Performances Tomorrow

Continuing its 35th Anniversary season, Urban Stages (Frances Hill, Founding Artistic Director; Tom Toce Producer) proudly announces the line-up for this year's award-winning series, WINTER RHYTHMS 2018, which will begin Wednesday, December 12 featuring some of New York's best musical performances through Saturday,December 22, 2018 at Urban Stages Theatre (259 West 30th Street, just East of 8th Avenue).

Author/Playwright Calvin Alexander Ramsey To Host Inaugural Celebration Of “The Negro Motorist Green Book” Creators At Morris Jumel Mansion

Award-winning author/playwright Calvin Alexander Ramsey will serve as host and guest lecturer at the First Annual Appreciation Day honoring 'The Negro Motorist Green Book' creators Victor and Alma Green on Sunday, November 18, 2018 at 3pm at the Morris Jumel Mansion (65 Jumel Terrace) in Washington Heights, New York City. The free, community event will include appearances by members of Victor and Alma's families and presentations from local elected officials. Refreshments will be provided by Trader Joe's and the National Writers Union. For more info, go to: www.morrisjumel.org or call: 678-760-9850.

Photo Flash: THE LAST MULE AT GEE'S BEND Presented at All Souls Church in Manhattan

Author / playwright Calvin Alexander Ramsey (right) greeted actors, Jordan Hall (left), C. Kelly Wright (second from left)) and Unitarian Church of All Souls representatives Linda Rousseau (second from right) and the Rev. Richard D. Leonard (seated) following the April 17, 2018 performance of the dramatic and musical adaptation of his children's book 'The Last Mule at Gee's Bend' at Reidy Friendship Hall of the Upper East Side-based church.

A Dramatic and Musical Adaptation of THE LAST MULE AT GEE'S BEND to Play All Souls Church

Following upon the special concert by Musica Viva NY on Sunday, April 8 to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. on April 4, 1968, the Lifelines Center and the Peace and Justice Task Force of All Souls invite you to join us for a very special performance of the dramatic and musical adaptation of Calvin Alexander Ramsey's children's book, 'The Last Mule at Gee's Bend' on Tuesday, April 17. This special performance is directed by Vincent Scott and will feature actors C. Kelly Wright and Jordan Hall, as well as musical editor, Ms. Emma Kemp, who will also be our pianist for the evening. For more information, go to: http://www.allsoulsnyc.org/

Photo Flash: First Look at Pegasus Theatre Chicago's THE GREEN BOOK

Pegasus Theatre Chicago, in association with ShPIeL Performing Identity, announce the Chicago premiere of The Green Book, inspired by Victor Green's historical, "The Negro Motorist Green Book," March 1 - April 1 at Pegasus's resident home Chicago Dramatists, 765 N. Aberdeen. The Green Book is written by Calvin A. Ramsey, and directed by Producing Artistic Director Ilesa Duncan. The performance schedule is Thursdays - Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 3 p.m. with added Sunday 6 p.m. performances. Tickets are $18 - $30 and are available at PegasusTheatreChicago.org. Discounts available for groups of ten or more at Group Theater Tix, 312-423-6612.

African American And Jewish American History Mix in THE GREEN BOOK

Pegasus Theatre Chicago, in association with ShPIeL Performing Identity, announce the Chicago premiere of The Green Book, inspired by Victor Green's historical, "The Negro Motorist Green Book," March 1 - April 1 at Pegasus's resident home Chicago Dramatists, 765 N. Aberdeen. The Green Book is written by Calvin A. Ramsey, and directed by Pegasus' Producing Artistic Director Ilesa Duncan. Previews are Thursday, March 1 and Friday, March 2 at 7:30 p.m. and Saturday, March 3 at 7:30 p.m. Opening performance is Sunday, March 4 at 3 p.m. The performance schedule is Thursdays - Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 3 p.m. with added Sunday 6 p.m. performances. Tickets are $18 - $30 and are available at PegasusTheatreChicago.org. Discounts available for groups of ten or more at Group Theater Tix, 312-423-6612. 

The Historic THE GREEN BOOK Inspires World Premiere Play Where African American And Jewish American Lives Meet In 1950s American

Pegasus Theatre Chicago, in association with ShPIeL Performing Identity, announce the Chicago premiere of The Green Book, inspired by Victor Green's historical, "The Negro Motorist Green Book," March 1 - April 1 at Pegasus's resident home Chicago Dramatists, 765 N. Aberdeen. 

DAMAGED VIRTUES Gets Staged Reading Tonight at The National Black Theatre

Damaged Virtues, author / playwright Calvin Alexander Ramsey's fact based drama examining the patients and practices of Dr. J. Marion Sims considered the father of modern gynecology - will be presented as a staged reading at the National Black Theatre (2031 Fifth Avenue) in Harlem tonight, November 28, 2017 as part of the Keep Soul Alive Reading Series.

The National Black Theatre Announces Staged Reading of DAMAGED VIRTUES

Damaged Virtues, author / playwright Calvin Alexander Ramsey's fact based drama examining the patients and practices of Dr. J. Marion Sims considered the father of modern gynecology - will be presented as a staged reading at the National Black Theatre (2031 Fifth Avenue) in Harlem on Tuesday, November 28, 2017 as part of the Keep Soul Alive Reading Series.

VIDEO: Playwright Calvin Alexander Ramsey's Documentary THE GREEN BOOK CHRONICLES Tells Of Getting Around Jim Crow

First a play, then a children's book and soon a documentary, THE GREEN BOOK CHRONICLES tells of a guide for African American travelers.