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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=5 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
16.0pt'>Double Nickel Blues</span></font><br>
A world premiere docu-drama with music and movement<br>
Written and directed by Margaret Ford-Taylor<br>
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Blacks of African descent customarily chronicle their American journey through
music, movement and story telling. The late renowned playwright, August Wilson,
dubbed these expressions 'African-American cultural artifacts.' In the
tradition of Wilson, <i><span style='font-style:italic'>Double Nickel Blues</span></i>
is a work of fiction based on the factual existence of dozens of Black
businesses, churches, social and civic organizations on Cleveland's east side
during the 1940's. The intent is to capture the essence of the lives of the
people who owned them; their stories woven together with the music that
consoled and inspired them. Extensive and on-going research of the period,
including over 100 interviews of seniors as well as photographs and film
footage from public and private collections, provide the foundation for the
Double Nickel Blues script. The Cleveland narrative is a microcosmic
representation of what was occurring throughout the nation.<br>
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31 January—10 February<br>
Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 8pm<br>
Saturday and Sunday at 3pm<br>
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Free parking in lot S1, East 24th Street between Chester and Payne Avenues<br>
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$5 for Students, Seniors and CSU Faculty/Staff<br>
$10 General admission<br>
Box office: 216.687.2109</p>
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