Saturday, February 20, 2010

Toni Morrison's The Bluest Eye



Ozzie Lumpkin stops by the Paul Robeson Theatre and speaks with the cast of Toni Morrison's The Bluest Eye. Welcome Home Ozzie!

Thursday, February 11, 2010

Peola, Pecola and Precious


In recognition of BlackHistory Month 2010, The Paul Robeson theatre will host a free screening of the 1934 movie Imitation of Life with Claudette Colbert, Fredi Washington - whose theme is similar to both the novel The Bluest Eye and the movie Precious - on Wednesday, February 24 at 7pm at the African American Cultural Center.

Tuesday, February 9, 2010

Toni Morrison's The Bluest Eye


Toni Morrison's The Bluest Eye adapted by Lydia R. Diamond, Directed by Mr. Ibn Shabazz and Co-Directed by Paulette D. Harris opens at the Paul Robeson Theatre at the African American Cultural Center on Friday, February 12, 2010. Photo: John Vines as Soaphead Church and Ebony Pace as Pecola. The Ensemble cast includes: Germaine Robinson (Claudia), Ciandre Taylor (Frieda), Debra Davis (Mama), Marcus Thompson (Cholly), Annette Christian (Mrs. Breedlove), Ashley Dolson (Maureen Peal) and Richard "Flick" Williams (saxophonist). hope to see you there!