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)