See You at the Next Friday Night Jook Joint...

We hope you come out and support the next Friday Night Jook Joint -- Two Live bands, great food and a good time...all happening at the African American Cultural Center..Adults only crowd..9pm until midnight!! Performing 4th Generation and Evolution...

Proposed 2011 Erie County Budget - Public Hearing

Let your voice be heard at this important public hearing about the future of Erie County government - Concerning the Proposed 2011 Erie County Budget - Wednesday, November 10th - 5pm at the Erie County Legislature 92 Franklin Street, 4th Floor....Come out and support the Arts Community!!!

Auditions

Auditions will be held on Friday, November 5th 6-8p and Saturday, November 6th 1-3p for PRT production of "Crumbs From The Table of Joy" by Lynn Nottage Directed by Mr. Ibn Shabazz. Please call the Theatre for more information 716-884-2013.

Friday Night Jook Joint

Friday Night Jook Joint Oct. 29th 9p-12mid Adult only crowd....Groups: Shorty Long and The Lunch, The Kenny Woo Band featuring Chauncey Northington..come for a good time...See you there!!!!

Auditions

Auditions: Crumbs from the Table of Joy by Lynn Nottage are scheduled for Friday, Nov. 5th 6-8p and Saturday, Nov. 6th 1-3p. please prepare a comedic monologue. Spread the word. Please call the center to schedule a time....see you there!!

Artistic Director in New York City

Paulette attending the Backstage's Actorfest held at the Hammerstein Ballroom in New York City. Every year, Back Stage takes the performing arts community to new levels and provides career opportunities with its 5-star event Actorfest that takes place annually in New York and Los Angeles. Now in its 18th year, Actorfest 2010 NY & LA will be the most spectacular and exciting event to date as Back Stage adds to the glamour and celebrates its 50th Anniversary. Attendees will be able to: Attend workshops hosted by casting directors, agents, managers, and instructors Visit the Exhibit Hall where performers can find the tools they need to advance and invest in their careers Participate in casting calls with big name networks and studios Take part in "Meet and Drop" sessions with popular casting directors Interact with peers in the networking cafe. If you missed the New York session check out the LA session on Nov. 6th.

Lady Day Closing Week

Lady Day at Emerson's Bar and Grill...

Last opportunity to take advantage of special savings...Friday, October 9th - 2/$40.00

Hope to see you there!

Lady Day at Emerson's Bar and Grill

Opening Weekend of Lady Day at Emerson's Bar and Grill Directed by Mary Craig -Starring Joyce Carolyn and Terry Wideman. Performances continue thru October 10th.

The Douglass Sons Say Farewell

The Paul Robeson Theatre will represent The Collective Buffalo on Saturday, September 18th in the second annual Civil War Candlelight Tour at the Hull Family Home and Farmstead, 5976 Genesee Street in Lancaster, New York.

The Douglass Sons Say Farewell, a five minute vignette, is the last re-enactment stop on tours that run from 6:30 to 10pm. Pictured Frederick Douglass (Kinzy Brown), with sons Lewis (Jordan Blazer) and Charles (Shaun Robinson).

Lady Day at Emerson's Bar and Grill

Opens at the Paul Robeson Theatre on Friday, Sept. 17 thru Sunday, October 10th. In a seedy Philadelphia bar, Billy Holiday is about to take the stage for one of her last performances. This musical production features Lady Day signature songs punctuated by a salty, sassy portrait of the life and timeless influence of Miss Eleanora Faga and her music.

It Ain't Nothin' But The Blues

It's Ain't Nothin' But The Blues....Fridays Special Savings....2 for $35.00 Come out and support us....we look forward to seeing you at the Paul Robeson Theatre. The Savings are for May 14th, 21st and 28th.

It Ain't Nothin But The Blues

It Ain't Nothin But The Blues
Directed by Mary Craig and Musical Director Frazier Tom Smith
Band Members
Richard "Flick" Williams
Frazier Tom Smith
Vidie Williams
Venzella Joy Williams
Shorty Long

It Ain't Nothin But The Blues

Cast of It Ain't Nothin But The Blues...Directed by Stage Veteran Mary Craig Opens May 7 - May 30, 2010. Hope to see you there!!!!

General Student Auditions

Theatre Alliance of Buffalo presents GENERAL STUDENT AUDITIONS
Over 20 directors will be casting shows in the upcoming theatres’
2010- 2011 Seasons.
Buffalo, NY - Theatre Alliance of Buffalo (TAB) is pleased to announce General StudentAuditions, representing virtually most theatre companies in Buffalo, thus obviating theneed for individual students to take separate auditions at a whole range of theatrecompanies, and providing students with an opportunity to be seen by more than 20professional theatre directors at a single audition.
Date and Time:
Sunday, April 25th 5pm – 10pm
Monday, April 26th 5pm – 10pm
Location:
ROAD LESS TRAVELED THEATRE in the Market Arcade Film and Arts Center, downtown, 639 Main Street.

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!

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.

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!

The Bluest Eye Savings....

Look for Special Savings on Toni Morrison's The Bluest Eye during the week of Feb. 13 and Feb. 14 - 2/$40.00 on general admission and 2/$30.00 Sen. & Stu. Hope to see you at the PRT......

Ed Smith Comes' Home to PRT

During his visit home Ed Smith took time out of his schedule to speak with the cast of Home For the Holidays. The Production Home For The Holidays was written by Ed Smith and made it's world premiere at the Paul Robeson Theatre in November 2009. The cast had a great time speaking with the playwright and sharing tall tales!

The PRT Vault

Musical Director Richard "Flick" Williams, Charles "Pipi" Costner are having a little fun in between rehearsals of Nakai and the Red Shoes written by William Cooper and Directed by June L. Saunders Duell. (2007)

Congratulations to Ozzie Lumpkin on his appearance on Tyler Perry's Meet The Brown's keep up the good work - the PRT family and friends miss ya much!

Don't Miss Toni Morrison's The Bluest Eye

Opens Friday, Feb. 12 - Sunday, March 7, 2010

Hope to see you there!

On Stage Next...Toni Morrison's The Bluest Eye

Please join us for our production of Toni Morrison's The Bluest Eye opening Friday, Feb.12 thru Sunday, March 7, 2010. Call now to reserve your seats!