SHOWFOLK
Directed by Sonita Surratt
Presented in Repertory
October 29, 2012-June 14, 2013

Monday - Friday @ 10:00am

Hip-Hop Aesop III: Jazzed, Bopped and Beat-Boxed by Ms. J. e Franklin

A Gospel Musical (steeped in Blues)
This third exciting installment continues the marriage of classic literature to music. Students will be introduced to Blues concepts along with other contemporary music. Playwright J. e Franklin reconstructs timeless fables about morals and values that stimulate critical thinking in a setting filled with music, fun, and laughter.

It Shoudda Been Me by Dr. Doriane C. Miller
Back By Popular Demand!!!

Teenage DeShawn goes from making exceptional to poor grades in a matter of months due to the violent death of his best friend and the break-up of his family. Presented in collaboration with the University of Chicago Urban Health Initiative, this brilliant examination of the essential need to recognize signs of depression in youth due to family disintegration and violence is a must see.

SATURDAY FAMILY MATINEE
Performed by the eta Youth Performance Workshop

“Have You Seen My Daddy?”
Written and Directed by Runako Jahi
Music Score/Musical direction by Mahmoud Khan
Choreographed by Rueben Echoles

Musical that chronicles the sociological effects upon youth from fatherless homes and how they manage to uplift themselves in spite of it.

The regular run will begin January 12 thru May 25, 2013