Mayor's Office on African American Affairs to Host Off-Broadway Production"Black Angels Over Tuskegee" at THEARC Theater
THEARC Theater -- 1901 Mississippi Ave., S.E. Washington, DC 20020
For more information, visit www.thearcdc.org.
WASHINGTON, DC – THEARC Theater in partnership with Wells Fargo are bringing the critically acclaimed play,"Black Angels Over Tuskegee" to Washington, DC for two dynamic performances, Thursday February 25,2016 and Friday, February 26, 2016 at 7:30 p.m. To commemorate the opening of the first off-Broadway production featured at THEARC Theater, Rahman Branch, Director of the Mayor's Office on African American Affairs (OAAA), will serve as chair of special events planned for the production's east of the river debut.
"I am thrilled to be involved with this historic performance on its first run in the District, and in Ward 8," said Director Branch. "It is a fitting event to close out Black History Month because creating opportunities for our community to engage, particularly our youth, is key. I look forward to meeting local residents and working with the special host committee to welcome new friends to THEARC."
The award-winning, historical docudrama is a narrative of six men embarking upon a journey to become the first aviators in the United States Army Air Forces during a tumultuous era of racial segregation and Jim Crow idealism in twentieth century American history.
"We are thrilled to present this historic and educational production to our residents and partners east of the river, says Kimberly Douglas, Director of Theater Operations & Programming.
Washington, DC's vibrant arts and culture scene offers residents and guests diverse options for entertainment and THEARC Theater is committed to featuring quality events and productions for residents living east of the Anacostia River.
"The special presentation of 'Black Angels Over Tuskegee' is an excellent opportunity for DC's arts community to experience all that THEARC has to offer," added Edmund Fleet, Executive Director of THEARC.
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About THEARC
Building Bridges Across the River (BBAR) is a 501-c-3 nonprofit organization that built and operates the Town Hall Education Arts Recreation Campus (THEARC). The mission of BBAR is to improve the quality of life for children and adults who reside east of the Anacostia River by providing leadership, management and financial oversight of the THEARC. Through a collaboration of partner organizations, THEARC provides access to high quality educational, health, cultural, recreation, and social service programs. By providing these programs, BBAR and its partners aim to contribute to the revitalization of the community in southeastern Washington.
'Black Angels' Host Committee
- Rahman Branch | Director, Mayor's Office on African American Affairs |@OAAABranch
- Deborah Bond | Artist |@BorahBond
- Dera Tompkins | Producer
- Kimberly Washington | Radio Host | @SoulConvoRadio
- Melanie Avery | Strategist | @MelanieGreentea
- Najeema Washington | Blogger | @NajeemaXoXo
- Shavannia Williams | Connector | @MzGridiron
- Sheldon Scott | Artist & Storyteller | @SheldonScott1
- Theresa Powell | Entrepreneur| @therecipe
- Timothy Anne Burnside | Curator | @TimothyAnne
- Tina L. Fletcher | Community Leader | @PoliticalPearl
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