[NEohioPAL] Karamu's 87th season opens with Closure

[Vivian Wilson]

NEWS RELEASE
CONTACT: Vivian Wilson

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                Resource Development &
Marketing Director

 
(216) 795-7070 EXT. 215


 
vwilson at karamu.com

 

Karamu House kicks off its 2010-2011 Season of Joy and Perseverance 

with the world premiere of Closure 

 

CLEVELAND, Ohio (September 1, 2010) --- Karamu House, Inc.'s Performing Arts
Theatre celebrates its 87th  theatrical season this year. The 2010-2011
season, named "The Season of Joy and Perseverance," features dramas,
musicals and comedy performances that represent the crises, challenges and
triumphs experienced by people throughout the cities and the country.  This
season's timely and relevant theatrical selections address a myriad of
topics including breast cancer survival, personal resilience during war
time, self-image and acceptance. Although broad in subject matter, these
performances share a common purpose in their ability to encourage and
uplift.  

 

The new season kicks off with the world premiere of Closure,  a drama
written by local educator, poet, and playwright, Mary Weems. Closure is an
innovative fusion of images and traditional spoken word.  This drama
features 28 poems, music, movement and multimedia images by 

R. A. Washington which personify the voices of objects left behind in
foreclosed homes.   

Closure is directed by Karamu's Artistic Director, Terrence Spivey, with
choreography by Cleveland's Emmy nominated, Dianne McIntyre.  Closure will
be performed at Karamu located at 2355 East 89th Street, Cleveland, Ohio
44106- from September 17th  through October 10th.   For tickets and
additional information contact Karamu's box office at 216-795-7077 or visit
the website at www.karamuhouse.org.

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About Karamu House

Karamu House has a rich history dating back almost 100 years. In addition to
providing a platform for diverse theatrical performances, Karamu
participates in outreach programs, offers an early childhood development
program and delivers performing arts workshops throughout the Cleveland
area. The mission of Karamu House is to provide a joyful place of gathering
where all people can learn about and experience multicultural arts, foster
an awareness of cultural diversity, and inspire an appreciation for the
richness of African American cultural heritage  

This project is supported in part by an award from the National Endowment
for the Arts.  Karamu House Inc. is also supported in part by The Cleveland
Foundation, The George Gund Foundation, The Ohio Lottery, The Ohio Arts
Council and is generously funded by Cuyahoga County residents through
Cuyahoga Arts and Culture.

 

 

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