One More River to Cross

The BPP presents a special Black History Month program

One More River to Cross

theatrical portraits of the African Americans who shaped our nation

Bloomington Playwrights Project presents a special Black History Month presentation of One More River to Cross, theatrical portraits of people of African descent in the United States. This performance highlights — through song, dance, poetry, and drama — the black journey from Africa, through slavery, to The Emancipation and Civil Rights Movement. One More River to Cross is co-produced and co-directed by Dr. Gladys DeVane and Dr. James Mumford, retired Indiana University professors. Performances of One More River to Cross are February 1 & 2 at 7:00pm and February 3 at 2:00pm at the BPP (107 W. 9^th). Tickets are $20 General Admission and $12 for Students and are available in advance at www.bloomingtonarts.info or the BPP Box Office (M-F, 10am-5pm). For more info, please contact the BPP at 334-1188 or email bppwrite@newplays.org.

WHO

Bloomington Playwrights Project

WHAT

One More River to Cross

WHEN

February 1 & 2 at 7:00pm and February 3 at 2:00pm

Tickets are $20 General Admission and $12 for Students.

WHERE

The BPP @ 107 W. 9th

WHY

The BPP is dedicated to supporting local theatre, and providing avenues for local theatre artists to produce their work.

Bloomington Playwrights Project presents a special Black History Month presentation of One More River to Cross, theatrical portraits of people of African descent in the United States. This performance highlights —through song, dance, poetry, and drama — the black journey from Africa, through slavery, to The Emancipation and Civil Rights Movement. One More River to Cross is co-produced and co-directed by Dr. Gladys DeVane and Dr. James Mumford, retired Indiana University professors.

“This production is about the birth of a new culture, the making of a new community and the contributions of that community our great nation,” says DeVane.

Just a handful of the historical figures profiled in this unique production include Harriet Tubman, Marian Anderson, Louis Armstrong, Paul Robeson & the Fisk Jubilee Singers, among a host of others. DeVane and Mumford intend to provide the audience with a vivid, engrossing and fast-paced experience that celebrates the richness and diversity of African American voices throughout history.

“I believe the arts can and should be used as a medium to bridge the gaps between different realities,” says DeVane. “I believe that performances like One More River to Cross promote better understanding of different world-views, and leads to meaningful dialogue between people who are similar in many ways, yet substantially different in other ways.”

Performances of One More River to Cross are February 1 & 2 at 7:00pm and February 3 at 2:00pm. Tickets are $20 General Admission and $12 Students.

The large, ensemble cast features an impressive mix of Indiana University students and community members:

Ashley Alexander

Arisha Anderson

Mark Banik

Ellyn Nicole Barham

Maria Biggs

Freddie Campbell

Saleah Douglas

Shilan Douglas

Endia Ellison

Barbara Fuqua

Barry Grooms

LaTara Harris

Rafael D. Ishman

Latosha Lovett

Timia Martin

Audrey McCluskey

Ambrilynn McCoy

Leah McRath

Nathan Mensah

Liz Mitchell

DeOndray Pope

Ronald Schneider

Amber Seals

Ramone Singfield Jr.

Lydia Stewart

Jonathan Tarver

Isadore James Torry

Tasha Turner

Kelli Zimmerman

For more info, please contact the BPP at 334-1188 or email bppwrite@newplays.org.