
LEGACY TO PROMISE
Celebrating 50 Years of Rich Arts Programming


An Evening with Women of Excellence in the Arts
Four exceptional artists – two ladies of legacy and two ladies of promise in intimate conversation about their journeys in the world of theatre and dance:
Sonia Sanchez
Carmen de Lavallade
Hope Boykin of Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater
Eisa Davis
Hosted by Michaela Angela Davis
A reception will follow.
Gen Adm. $10



The Riverside Theatre, Voza Rivers/New Heritage Theatre Group and Walk Tall Girl Productions present the New York Premiere of
Through The Night
Journeys of friendship, family and faith
A solo performance
Written and performed by Daniel Beaty
Directed by Charles Randolph-Wright
Six African-American males, age 10 to 60, discover the power of possibility through one extraordinary event. With commanding skill, compassion and humor, Obie Award-winner Daniel Beaty ("Emergence-SEE") gives voice to this community of men, those who love them, and what it means to be black and male in America.
Join us for post-performance community dialogues with distinguished guests, such as Ruby Dee, Sonia Sanchez, and Rev. Dr. James A. Forbes
Through the Night is part of The Riverside Theatre's Cultural Animators Series, which
presents artists who use their work to address social issues.
Previews: May 4, 5, 6 – 7pm
Runs May 7 – 23
Previews $15
Gen. Adm. $20
Seniors/Students $15
Groups of 10 or more $15
Daniel Beaty, Through The Night (five character excerpt)
Daniel Beaty, Through The Night (Dance, Mama. Dance)
Daniel Beaty, Through The Night (Run, Black Man. Run)
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