[NEohioPAL] Karamu House presents CROWNS by Regina Taylor

[Vivian Wilson]

Crowns, a play by Regina Taylor, opens at Karamu House on May 24, 2013 in Karamu's Jelliffe theatre at   8:00 pm and runs through June 16, 2013.  Crowns is a not-to-be-missed celebration of song, dance, cultural history-and glamorous headwear.
When Chicago-born Yolanda is sent down South after the death of her brother, she finds strength in the tales of the wise women who surround her-and the powerful rituals connected to their dazzling hats. This jubilant musical traces the roots of Gospel through contemporary hip hop, fusing rich storytelling with abundant "hattitude" into a stirring coming-of-age tale. Karamu Artistic Director, Terrence Spivey, who directed this seasons The Color Purple is director of this production.
Crowns features area singers and musicians who've entertained Greater Clevelanders in previous Karamu productions of Black Nativity,  God's Trombones and The Color Purple are led by Musical Director, Mrs. Sharolyn Ferebee.  The talented cast members are Imani Jackson, Christina Johnson,   Nina-Jones Respress, Nathan Lilly, Joyce Linzy, Cherie McElroy-Burch, Lauren Nicole Sturdivant, Understudies Antoine Dawayne Burts, ShaRon Yvonne Webb with dancers Dominique Paramore and Jonah Latham.
Performances are Thursday thru Saturday at 8:00 pm and Sundays at 3:00 pm
Ticket prices are:   Thursday and Sunday $25.00; Friday and Saturday $30.00
Student discount  $4.00 off ticket prices; Senior discount (62+) $3.00 off ticket prices
Preview night May 24th has been sold out!
Discounts may not be combined with other special rates.  Please contact the box office to receive group rate information and date availability.  Tickets may be purchased online at www.karamuhouse.org or by calling Karamu House's Box Office at 216-795-7077.   Master card, Visa and cash are acceptable forms of payments.
Karamu House Inc. is generously funded by Cuyahoga County Residents through Cuyahoga  Arts and Culture, and Community Sponsors, the Cleveland Foundation, The George Gund Foundation, The Ohio Arts Council and Educational Sponsor The Ohio Lottery.
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