Virginia Stage Company to Continue 39th Season with 'THE PARCHMAN HOUR'
Virginia Stage Company continues its 39th Season with The Parchman Hour: Songs and Stories of the '61 Freedom Riders. Co-produced with Norfolk State University Theatre Company, The Parchman Hour journeys through the Deep South with the pioneers who fought discrimination and paved the way for the future. Written and directed by Mike Wiley, this play is adapted from real life accounts of the 1961 Freedom Rides and shares these struggles through music that ranges from spirituals to Bob Dylan.
Virginia Stage Company to Continue 39th Season with 'THE PARCHMAN HOUR'
Virginia Stage Company continues its 39th Season with The Parchman Hour: Songs and Stories of the '61 Freedom Riders. Co-produced with Norfolk State University Theatre Company, The Parchman Hour journeys through the Deep South with the pioneers who fought discrimination and paved the way for the future. Written and directed by Mike Wiley, this play is adapted from real life accounts of the 1961 Freedom Rides and shares these struggles through music that ranges from spirituals to Bob Dylan.
Original Comedy Play WILDCARDS to Hit 124 Bank Street Theatre
124 Bank Street Theatre will be home to the fun, original comedy, Wildcards. Written by Veronica Mullin and directed by Emily Briggs, Wildcards is an independent production that will run at the Bank Street Theatre's main stage the last weekend in May, 2017, with a Press Performance on Thursday, May 25th at 8pm and Opening Night Performance on Friday, May 26th at 8pm.
Photo Flash: The 2011 McDonald's 365Black Awards
Continuing its long-standing support and connection to the African-American community, McDonald's® recognized a distinguished list of five prominent African-Americans who influence and inspire greatness through outstanding community service at the 2011 365Black® Awards.
Photo Flash: Blige, Dee et al. Honored at 365Black Awards
Continuing its long-standing support and connection to the African-American community, McDonald's® recognized a distinguished list of five prominent African-Americans who influence and inspire greatness through outstanding community service at the 2011 365Black® Awards. This year's 365Black Awards were co-hosted by nationally syndicated radio personality Tom Joyner and Academy Award® nominated actress Angela Bassett and were held Friday, July 1, 2011 at 12:30 p.m. in New Orleans, La., at the start of the Essence Music Festival weekend.