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Sunday, July 1 - 3:00 p.m. Directed by Elise Bryant with original music by Kathy Moore Vineyard Church of Ann Arbor, 2275 Platt Road (near Washtenaw)
Proceeds benefit the Bantsimba family. Suggested donation:
$15 - $25 A Common Ground Theatre Ensemble Production. Information: mackeyj@umich.edu |
| In their recent book,
Voices
of a People's History of the United States,
Howard Zinn and
Anthony
Arnove selected testimonies—speeches, letters, poems, songs, petitions,
and manifestos--of people throughout U.S. history who spoke out against
slavery, racism, and war, and who articulated a vision for a better
world. On July 1, 2007 in Ann Arbor, Michigan, a talented group of local actors and activists
will bring the book's dramatic voices to life.
The cast includes (click for photo):
Director Elise Bryant served as Artistic Director for both Common Ground Theatre Ensemble and Workers' Lives/Workers' Stories from 1982 to 1997 in Ann Arbor before moving to the Washington, DC area in 1997. A playwright, director, actor, and singer, she has received numerous awards for her artistic and organizing work, including a “Joady” award in 1992 from the Film Arts Foundation of California for her commitment to showcasing the lives of working people. She wrote the script for the 1998 PBS documentary, “Porgy and Bess: An American Voice.” Her most recent work in Michigan was as director of the Detroit production of 'Forgotten: The Murder at the Ford Rouge Plant," 2004 and 2005 All proceeds after expenses will be donated to the Bantsimba family. This Ypsilanti family is struggling financially due to ongoing immigration issues. Author Howard Zinn commented on the Ann Arbor performance: We are happy that the performance of Voices in Michigan will be used to help the Bantsimba family in their struggle to maintain themselves in the face of government repression. Our book celebrates resistance to authority. It honors all those who have been victims of war and injustice and refuse to give in. The slogan "No Human Being Is Illegal" matches exactly the spirit shown by all those voices who insist on the solidarity of the human race. View promotional clip (Windows Media Player file - 4 MB) Download the press release (PDF)
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