[NEohioPAL]Jazz and Talkback at Dobama Theatre Tomorrow (Saturday)!

[Marjorie Preston, PR/Marketing Director]

On Saturday, March 22nd, come to Dobama Theatre and enjoy live jazz from the
Bill Ransom Quartet before our 8:00 p.m. performance of In the Blood.  Then
join us after the performance for a talkback with Rhonda Williams of Case
Western Reserve University, where the audience can discuss the play with the
moderator and cast.  Both events are free to ticketholders at Saturday's
performance.

More information follows regarding the Bill Ransom Quartet, which is
scheduled to play beginning at 7:15 p.m. Saturday.  Reservations: (216)
932-3396.


Kulas Foundation Helps to Bring In the Blood by Suzan-Lori Parks to Life at
Dobama Theatre

Dobama’s March production of Suzan-Lori Parks’ In the Blood has received a
generous grant from the Kulas Foundation which will support the creation of
soundscapes created by Bill Ransom and provide for live performance of the
Bill Ransom Quartet on two dates.

“The well-known local musician Bill Ransom will create original music and
sound landscapes,” says Director Sonya Robbins.  Ransom, Robbins and
featured actress Rasheryl McCreary have collaborated before to great effect.
Robbins says, “Richard Ingraham and I will be collaboratively working to
create original sound and music for the piece.”

In addition, the Bill Ransom Quartet will be playing live jazz before the
Saturday, March 15th and Saturday, March 22nd performances of In the Blood.
Ticketholders can experience this live jazz music from approximately 7:15 to
7:45 p.m. on those two dates, prior to the 8:00 p.m. performance of In the
Blood.

Bill Ransom is a drummer and percussionist who has studied with Guy Remonko
(Ohio University), Tim Adams, (Pittsburgh Symphony), Tom Freer (Cleveland
Orchestra) and jazz greats, Peter Erskine (Weather Report) and Victor Lewis
(Bobby Watson).  He has recorded and toured with various local and national
artists such as Najee, Diane Reeves, Gerald Levert, Marion Meadows, Pamela
Williams, Eddie Harris, Mary Wilson, formerly of the Supremes and Beth Hart.
Ransom is on the faculty of the Cleveland Music School Settlement and is
Percussion Advisor for Shaker Heights School System.

featuring Kevin Brewer*, Victor Dickerson, Reneé Matthews-Jackson, Rasheryl
McCreary*, Anthony Nickerson and Cassandra Vincent*
*member Actors’ Equity Association

Performances:
March 7-30
Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 8:00 p.m.
Sunday 3/9 at 7:30 p.m.; 3/16, 3/23, 3/30 at 2:30 p.m.

For more information, call Dobama Theatre at (216) 932-6838.
For reservations, call Dobama’s box office at (216) 932-3396.


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Dobama Theatre is proud to present In the Blood by Suzan-Lori Parks,
directed by Sonya Robbins.
Featuring RaSheryl McCreary and original music by Bill Ransom
Through March 30

"If there is such a thing as a perfect production, In the Blood comes
close." Cleveland Jewish News
"...a pitch-perfect blend of smoldering naturalism and hissing
stylization..." The Plain Dealer
"In an exceptional cast, the standout is Rasheryl McCreary, who is achingly
wounded and relentlessly resilient as Hester." Scene
"...must see...felt like a Broadway play in the heart of Manhattan." Call &
Post
"...brilliant, logical and twisted...truly reflects the quiet deprivation of
our society."  City News
"...energetic direction...production values are stunning" Les Roberts, Sun
Press

Upcoming Productions:
THE 25th ANNUAL MARILYN BIANCHI KIDS' PLAYWRITING FESTIVAL
Benefit Night June 5
FREE Performances June 6-8

2003/2004 SEASON SCHEDULE TO BE ANNOUNCED THIS SUMMER!

Dobama Theatre is located at 1846 Coventry Road in Cleveland Heights.  For
reservations, call Dobama's box office line: (216) 932-3396.