[NEohioPAL]"Since Welfare Reform" -- This Sunday's Post-Show Panel at Dobama's In the Blood

[Marjorie Preston, PR/Marketing Director]

This Sunday's panel discussion is free to ticketholders immediately
following Sunday's 2:30 p.m. performance of In the Blood at Dobama Theatre.
The panel will begin at approximately 5:00 p.m.

March 30 – Since Welfare Reform
Moderator to be determined.  Moderated question and answer period to follow.
Panelists to include: Sister Donna Hawk, Transitional Housing; Ruth Gray,
Executive Director, Empowerment Center of Greater Cleveland; Mick Latkovich,
Vocational Guidance Services; a representative from Neighborhood Centers
Association.

In 1998, the United States passed a series of laws that served, ideally, to
provide a bridge for our country’s poor from “welfare to work.”  The images
that were used to promote these laws were largely of inner-city poor, and
largely of black Americans even though the average welfare recipient is a
white woman who lives in a rural area.  For this event, we will take a look
at the actual results of the laws passed in Ohio.  Statistically, who are
Cleveland’s poorest citizens?  Are more people working?  Are women’s jobs
providing them an adequate income and healthcare for their children?  How
are adults without dependents faring as opposed to those who care for
(sometimes extended) families?  What kinds of support programs have been put
in place for ex-recipients?  What are the present politics of the situation?

Dobama Theatre is located at 1846 Coventry Road in Cleveland Heights.  For
reservations, call Dobama's box office line: (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
"must see...you will not see a finer performance than Rasheryl McCreary's
emotionally shattering Hester...She is magnificent!" Roy Berko, The Times
Newspapers

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.