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Special AnnouncementAre you interested in finding out more about what's happening
at Langston Hughes Performing Arts Center? Checkout their brand
new newsletter, The Dream Keeper. |
Mission: The Langston Hughes Performing Arts Center celebrates, nurtures, presents and preserves African American performing arts and cultural legacies.
The Langston Hughes Performing Arts Center, located in the heart of Seattle within the vibrant Central Area neighborhood, is an historic cultural arts institution, established in 1972 as a home for artistic and cultural expression. Operated by the City of Seattle Department of Parks and Recreation, the Center has provided 36 years of continuous programming for youth, adults and families.
SNOW WHITE & THE 7: Each One Teach One
12TH Annual Youth Summer Musical
August 14 - 17, 2008 Moore Theatre, downtown Seattle
Inspired by the re-telling of Snow White by Marilyn Joshua Shearer,
Snow White and the 7; Each One Teach One, is set in both America and
Africa and follows the journey of discovery experienced by young people
who are strengthened by their re-connection to the African culture and
African American traditions. As Snow White discovers her roots, her
self-confidence and capability to share this rich culture is enhanced
by her trusty companions, The 7, inspired by the 7 principles of Kwanzaa.
An original piece written and directed by Isiah Anderson, Jr., Snow
White and the 7 , is filled with original music, contemporary story
lines and traditional rhythms.
Performed by 60 youth ages 8-18, the Summer Musical program is a full
theatre experience including personal and professional development,
culminating in a series of public performances in a downtown venue.
Performances are:
Thursday, August 14
1 PM youth matinee, 7 PM public performance
Friday, August 15
1 PM youth matinee, 7 PM public performance
Saturday, August 16
7 PM public performance
Sunday, August 17
3 PM, public performance
Tickets prices range from $4 to $12 and will be available in mid
July.
PLEASE JOIN US!
Summer Musical Parent and Cast BulletinIt's that time of year again. We ask and encourage family
members of our summer musical cast to be involved as much as possible
with the Summer Musical. Therefore, we suggest that family members
contribute 10 hours of volunteer time per family. There are various
events and tasks we would appreciate your help with. |
About the Performing Arts Center
Langston Hughes Performing Arts Center operates as a cultural performing arts center under the Seattle Department of Parks and Recreation. The goal of the center is to provide quality cultural entertainment and educational components that meet the needs of the community.
Every season, Langston Hughes Performing Arts Center has new classes, events and programs. Langston Hughes offers both performances and instruction, and the programming reflects the diversity of the surrounding neighborhoods, the Central District and the International District.
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Associated Recreation Council works
closely with Langston Hughes Community Center to help provide support
and imagination so we can bring you the programs you want.
Langston Hughes makes the Organization Shortlist in the 2007 Genius Awards
issue of The Stranger.» Read article
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