For immediate release. November 21, 2006
Contact: Julie McGarvie
Penumbra Theatre
651-290-8686 x 250
November 21, 2006; St. Paul, MN: Penumbra Theatre Company, the nation’s preeminent African American theatre, proudly announces the opening of Black Nativity--A Homecoming, conceived by T. Mychael Rambo and Lou Bellamy, co-directed by Austene Van and Lou Bellamy with musical direction by Sanford Moore on Thursday, November 30, 2006.
This powerful gospel journey includes old favorites such as, “No Room at the Inn,” “Angels We Have Heard on High,” “Silent Night,” “Joy to the World,” and added this year, “Rise Up Shepherd & Follow,” “Children Go Where I Send Thee,” and the “Little Drummer Boy.” The performance features live music by award winning musicians, original dance choreographed by the renowned Uri Sands of TU Dance Company, and a stellar gospel choir ensemble that includes members of Moore by Four and the Grammy-Award winning Sounds of Blackness.
For immediate release. October 4, 2006
Contact: Julie McGarvie
Penumbra Theatre
651-290-8686 x 250
October 4, 2006; St.
Paul, MN: Penumbra Theatre Company, the nation’s
preeminent African American theatre, made a series of announcements today at
its annual open house.
Penumbra will produce the entire August Wilson 10-play cycle,
presenting two plays each season for the next five seasons. The 2007-2008
season will include Gem of the Ocean
and The Piano Lesson. Penumbra has
produced more of August Wilson’s
plays than any other theatre in the world. Founder and artistic director, Lou
Bellamy, who is noted for his signature style and expertise with August Wilson plays has been summoned by theatres across the
country to direct Wilson’s
work. This season he is directing Two
Trains Running at the Signature in New York City
as well as Jitney at the Kansas City
Repertory Theatre which will also play at Arizona Theatre Company in Phoenix and Tucson.
For immediate release. October 2, 2006
Contact: Julie McGarvie
Penumbra Theatre
651-290-8686 x 250
October 2, 2006; St.
Paul, MN: Penumbra Theatre Company, the nation’s preeminent
African American theatre, announces the addition of 14 additional performances
of Ain’t
Misbehavin--The Fats Waller Musical Show due to popular demand and a
sold out run.
The extension runs October
25 through November 5, 2006.
14 additional performance
times are:
Wednesdays at 10:00 a.m. and
7:30 p.m.
Thursdays at 7:30 p.m.
Fridays at 8:00 p.m.
Saturdays at 8:00 p.m.
Sundays at 2:00 and 7:30 p.m.
