2011 - 2012 GENERAL AUDITIONS

Theatre Alliance of Buffalo presents its TAB GENERAL AUDITIONS! Over 25 directors will be casting shows in the upcoming theatres’ 2011- 2012 Seasons. Buffalo, NY - Theatre Alliance of Buffalo (TAB) is pleased to announce its annual STUDENT GENERAL AUDITIONS and GENERAL AUDITIONS, representing virtually most theatre companies in Buffalo. General auditions are set up to obviate the need for individual actors to take separate auditions at a whole range of theatre companies, and for providing out-of-town actors an opportunity to be seen by more than 25 professional theatre directors at a single audition. Both Student and General Auditions will be held at: ROAD LESS TRAVELED THEATRE in the Market Arcade Film and Arts Center, downtown, 639 Main Street. STUDENT GENERAL AUDITIONS May 2nd 5pm – 10pm GENERAL AUDITIONS (non-student adult actors) May 16th 5pm – 10pm TAB artistic directors and theatre directors will be casting for the following theatre companies: Buffalo United Artists; Irish Classical Theatre Company; Jewish Repertory Theatre of Western New York; Lancaster Opera House; The Kavinoky Theatre; MusicalFare Theatre; New Alt Performance Group; New Phoenix Theatre; O’Connell & Company; Paul Robeson Theatre; Playhouse of the American Classics; Road Less Traveled Productions; Shakespeare in Delaware Park; Subversive Collective; Theatre of Youth; Torn Space Theater. New This Year TAB has expanded this program to include General Auditions for non-student adult actors, and are expecting to attract significant interest and new performing talent from other cities, such as Rochester, Cleveland and New York, thereby strengthening and diversifying the talent pool in our vibrant theatre community in Western New York. Also new this year, TAB has opened the program to commercial, film, and for profit theatres’ casting directors outside of TAB membership for a nominal fee ($20). VISIT WEBSITE FOR COMPLETE DETAILS www.theatreallianceofbuffalo.com

Friday Night Jook Joint

The Kenny Woo Band Featuring Chauncey Northington Performed at the African American Cultural Center's Friday Night Jook Joint in March. Next Jook Joint on Friday, May 27th 9p until midnight - Adult crowd only!! I hope to see you there!!! All proceeds to benefit the Annual Pine Grill Jazz Reunion held in Martin Luther King Jr. Park. This years Jazz concert dates: Sunday, August 7th and 14th.

Jar The Floor

PAUL ROBESON THEATRE AT ACC CLOSES 2010-11 SEASON WITH CHERYL L. WEST’S JAR THE FLOOR DIRECTED BY PAULETTE D. HARRIS (Buffalo, NY) The Paul Robeson Theatre at the African American Cultural Center closes out its 2010-2011 season with Jar the Floor by Cheryl L. West, premiering at 8 p.m. on Friday, April 29, 2011 at 350 Masten Avenue. Jar the Floor is a combustible comedy-drama about four generations of women gathered for the 90th birthday celebration of the family matriarch. Between toxic mother-daughter (and granddaughter) snide asides and direct hits, conversation topics range from breast cancer to lesbianism to cosmetic surgery to single parenting – and West balances hilarity and reality deftly in a story that is familiar, funny, unnerving and thoroughly entertaining. The play runs through May 22, 2011. The 15th annual PRT Mother’s Day Soul Food Dinner Theater is on Sunday, May 8 at 4 p.m. “This show is a perfect close to our season and for the much anticipated Mother’s Day Dinner Theater! The dialogue touches on important, controversial and timely subject matter, in a script that’s part sunshine and part rain,” said PRT Artistic Director Paulette D. Harris, who is also directing the production. The cast features Betty Stone as MaDear the matriarch; Debbi Davis, who appeared in the last PRT production, Crumbs from the Table of Joy, as Maydee; Daigi-Ann Thompson and Kaitlynd Brzostowicz in the roles of Vennie and Raisa, respectively; and PRT favorite June L. Saunders Duell as Lola. Opening night admission with “Meet the Cast” reception following the show is $30. General admission is $25; $19.50 for seniors and students with I.D., and $15 for children ages four through 12. Group rates are available. Admission for the 15th Annual Mother’s Day Soul Food Dinner Theater is $45 per person, $25 for children 4 – 12. All tickets are on sale now at the PRT Box Office, 350 Masten Avenue. For reservations and more information call the PRT box office at (716) 884-2013 or visit www.africancultural.org. The Paul Robeson Theatre began in 1968 as a component of the African American Cultural Center, which was founded in 1958. Other components of the not for profit multicultural arts organization are: African American Cultural Center Dance & Drum Performance Company, Jumpin’ Jambalaya Summer Program, AACC Cultural Enrichment Program / After School and Pine Grill Jazz Reunion. The African American Cultural Center is a not for profit 501 (c) 3 organization supported through public funds from the United Way of Buffalo & Erie County, City of Buffalo Community Development Block Grant, the County of Erie, NYS Council on the Arts (a State Agency), NYS Office of Children and Family Services and the State of New York – and through the generosity of community, corporate and private friends and supporters.

On Stage Next

Back By Popular Demand "Jar The Floor" written by Cheryl L. West and Directed by Paulette D. Harris Jar The Floor is set in a household thats run on negative energy, a place where survival depends on getting in one's full quota of daily dig's. Cheryl L. West's combustible comedy-drama assembles four generations of Black women for a 90th -birthday party for the family matriarch, which is less an occasion for cake and candles than snipes and snides aside. Ask about our 15th Annual Mother's Day Dinner Theatre package and our Saturday Night Special discount coupons. April 29 - May 22, 2011

Kenny Berry in Concert

PARTIAL PROCEEDS FROM AACC KENNY BERRY CONCERT
THIS WEEKEND TO BENEFIT “GIVE FOR GREATNESS” CAMPAIGN

( Buffalo , NY ) The Paul Robeson at the African American Cultural Center is hosting a concert starring singer Kenny Berry on Saturday, March 12, 2011 at 8 p.m. and Sunday, March 13, 2011 at 4 p.m. at 350 Masten Avenue .

“This will be an exciting evening for adults to mingle and hear some of the great old school music. We are also pleased that a portion of the proceeds from this event will support the ‘Give for Greatness’ campaign,” AACC Paul Robeson Theatre Artistic Director Paulette D. Harris said.

Organized by Artvoice with support from M&T Bank, Fund for the Arts and other partners, the “Give for Greatness” Campaign aims to raise $1 million in two months to support 47 cultural arts organizations cut from Erie County budget.

At the AACC this weekend, Berry ’s musical offerings will include hits from legendary artists including Nat King Cole, Maze, Luther Vandross, Sam Cooke and Stevie Wonder, as well as his own original compositions.

Berry’s band features Robert Garrett on drums; Vita Parker on guitar; Maggie Roston on saxophone; Phil Leszak on bass, and Gregory Treadwell on keyboard. Joyce Wilson Nixon and Samuel La’vee Walker will be the guest vocalists.

Kenny Berry was born in Birmingham, AL and moved to Buffalo, NY with his family at the age of three. He began playing the piano and singing as a child. His professional singing has landed him performances with stars such as Stevie Wonder, Phyllis Hyman, Jennifer Holliday and Peabo Bryson, among others.

Tickets for the concert are $22 in advance and $25 at the door. Tickets are available at the AACC box office at 350 Masten Avenue. Proceeds from the concert will support AACC programs and the “Give for Greatness” campaign.
The African American Cultural Center is a not for profit 501 (c) 3 organization supported through public funds from the United Way of Buffalo & Erie County, City of Buffalo Community Development Block Grant, the County of Erie, NYS Council on the Arts (a State Agency), NYS Office of Children and Family Services and the State of New York – and through the generosity of community, corporate and private friends and supporters.
For additional information contact the African American Cultural Center at 716-884-2013. Visit the AACC online at www.africancultural.org

Give For Greatness

Organized by Artvoice with support from M&T Bank, Fund for the Arts and other partners, the “Give for Greatness” Campaign aims to raise $1 million in two months to support 47 cultural arts organizations cut from Erie County budget.

Please let your dollars show your support give to the Give For Greatness Campaign.

Crumbs Special Offer

Come and see the Paul Robeson Theatre production of Crumbs From The Table of Joy Friday night specials 2 for $40.00. Bring a friend, Bring a date we hope to see you there!!!! Show closes Sunday, February 27th.

Opening Night Guest

Debbi Davis who plays the character Lily Ann Green, Willie Judson and Jane E. Cudmore who plays the character Gerte Schultz hang out at the opening night reception.

Crumbs From The Table of Joy

Conversation with the Cast of Crumbs From The Table of Joy.

Crumbs From The Table of Joy

Lady Debbi Davis, Germaine Robinson, Jane E. Cudmore and John Ceasar during Paul Robeson Theatres rehearsal Crumbs From The Table of Joy written by Lynn Nottage and Directed by Mr. Ibn Shabazz opens Friday, Feb. 4 - Sun. Feb. 27, 2011. We hope to see you there!

On Stage Next

Crumbs From The Table of Joy written by Lynn Nottage and Directed by Mr. Ibn Shabazz opens Friday, Feb. 4th and runs Through Sun. Feb. 27th. Performance times are as follows: Fridays and Saturdays 8pm and Sundays 4pm matinee. Don't miss the special coupon offer on Fridays 2 for $40.00 (Opening night not included).

Crumbs From The Table of Joy is an unusual and uplifting story set in 1950's Brooklyn where newly widowed Godfrey has brought his two daughters Ernestine and Ermina from "down South" in search of Father Divine - and find a new world of religion, politics and interracial love.

Auditions

Auditions for Paul Robeson Theatre's next Production Jar The Floor will be held on Wednesday, February 16th at 6pm. Please call for an Appointment