The Hansberry Project, an African American Theatre program
in residence at ACT Theatre and now in its 5th production season,
invites you to join us as we celebrate the beauty of Black love with poetry,
writings, and music.
Famous (and not so famous) writing from African Americans
throughout history; from slaves, to scholars, ordinary people, and YOU, read by local couples and
actors, set to African American love music!
JOIN THE CELEBRATION!
We invite you to share images and stories of love from your
experiences and others among your family and friends.Remember how granddad used to call grandmother "Sweetie" all
the time and you thought that was her real name.Send us that picture of the wonderful love shared between
them; or what about that picture of mom and dad sharing a warm hug at
Christmas?Pull out those old
Polaroids, scan them and let's celebrate those memories.Feel free to send along your own
impression of the first time you recognized what beautiful Black love looked
like.
Images of Michelle and President Barack Obama stirred many
in the African American community to recall the wonder and power of this kind
of love, not celebrated often enough.This Valentine's Day, we're celebrating this love with you in mind.
What to send:Personal digital images that represent African
American romantic love and /or short memories of this kind of love.You must also provide written
permission for use of images and stories.Should your items be selected for inclusion in the main program, you
will be contacted in advance and notified, so don't forget to include all of
your contact information, name, address, email, and telephone contact numbers.
When to send:Items should be received by The
Hansberry Project no later than January
22, 2010.
Where to send:Electronic submissions should be sent
to valviv@hansberryproject.orgIf you prefer to send hard copies
of images, please send DUPLICATES NOT ORIGINALS to:The Hansberry Project at ACT Theatre, 700 Union Street,
Seattle, WA98101.All materials will become property of
The Hansberry Project.
Join us for this special celebration.
INFO
Date: February 14, 2010
Time: 4:00 PM
Place: ACT Theatre's Buillitt Cabaret - 700 Union Street, Seattle WA 98101
"What does it mean to be African American in the 21st Century?" the Hasberry Project continues its examination of this question with a screening of
COLOR ADJUSTMENT, Marlon
Riggs - Emmy winning producer of ETHNIC NOTIONS-
carries his landmark series into the Television Age.
COLOR ADJUSTMENT traces 40 years of
race relations through the lens of prime time entertainment, scrutinizing
television's racial myths and stereotypes. Narrated by Ruby Dee, the 88 minute
documentary allows viewers to revisit some of television's most popular stars
and shows, among them Amos and Andy, The
Nat King Cole Show, I Spy, Julia, Good Times, Roots, Frank's Place and The Cosby Show. But this time around,
Riggs asks us to look at these familiar favorites in a new way. The result is a
stunning examination of the interplay between America's racial consciousness
and network primetime programming.
This screening is part of a very special event designed to open a community-wide dialogue on Black Identity in the new millenium. Following the screening, Hansberry Project Artistic Director, Valerie Curtis-Newton will moderate a community-wide discussion of the issues raised by the film.
We are thrilled that On the Boards is joining us for another exciting presentation.
This event is free and open to the public.
Date: April 12, 2010 Time: 6:30 PM Place: On The Boards - 425 Queen Anne Ave N, Seattle, WA 98109
"... let us allow our audiences to become so spent in the amphitheater that they shall welcome the intellectuality of the pamphlet and the debate."-- Lorraine Hansberry
