Tag Archives: Cincinnati Black Theatre Company

BLACK NATIVITY
Presented by Cincinnati Black Theatre Company
Dec. 13-14
Forest Park

BLACK NATIVITY originally performed in 1961, was a celebration of more than just Christmas. BLACK NATIVITY celebrated what happened in Bethlehem some 2,000 years prior with a distinctly African American flavor, bringing to light not only the story of baby Jesus, but the beauty of gospel music and the genius of Hughes.

• Fri, Nov. 13 at 7:30pm
• Sat, Nov. 14 at 2pm & 7:30pm

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SHAKIN’ THE MESS OUTTA MISERY
Presented by Cincinnati Black Theatre Company
Oct. 3-6
Woodlawn

The story of a young black girl’s coming of age in the South in the 1960s. Daughter, the main character and 25-year-old narrator whose mother died when she was very young, was raised by women in the community, some blood related, some not. When she was 12 years old she began her journey to womanhood guided by these very diverse, nontraditional, older black women. Daughter begins the play as an adult reflecting on the summer of her 12th year in the now empty house of her childhood. She shares with the audience how her Big Mamas prepared her for womanhood. As she remembers, the women enter to tell their stories and Daughter becomes a child again reliving her vivid memories of growing up–recalling the rituals, the faith healings, the stories she was told and the lessons she learned about survival, healing, deep faith and mystery.

• Thu-Fri, Oct. 3-4 at 7:30pm
• Sat, Oct. 5 at 2pm & 7:30pm
• Sun, Oct. 6 at 4pm

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THE LITTLE MERMAID
Presented by Cincinnati Black Theatre Children’s Company
May 23-25
Woodlawn

Directed by Don Sherman

THE LITTLE MERMAID introduces us to Ariel. Ariel discovers so much more than what’s Under The Sea! Ariel and Prince Eric must find a way to find each other and bring their worlds together amongst the evil plans of Ursula the Sea Witch and against Ariel father’s wishes. Relive the enchanting Kiss the Girl and Part of Your World as never Before!

• Thu-Fri, May 23-24 at 7:30pm
• Sat at noon, 3pm & 7:30pm

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