A Source of Joy Theatricals Set for 2015-16 'Broadway In The Hood Series' at The Smith Center

A Source of Joy Theatricals is proud to announce its residency for the 2015-2016 Broadway In The Hood series at The Smith Center for the Performing Arts. An array of five Broadway plays and musicals will be presented between September 2015 and May 2016 designed exclusively to utilize Troesh Studio Theater, Cabaret Jazz and Reynolds Hall. The productions will feature a local cast of singers, dancers, and actors who are a part of Broadway In The Hood's educational and training program.

"I'm honored and beyond thrilled to have Broadway In The Hood's home at The Smith Center. For many years I have admired Myron Martin, the fantastic staff, and crew of The Smith Center," said Torrey Russell, founder of A Source of Joy Theatricals. "It is rare today to find a theatre where the patrons and staff are dedicated to reaching out to the community and to a young organization such as ours."

Since Broadway in the Hood's inception in 2010, the organization has been committed to developing new voices and fresh talent. Upon opening its doors in 2012, The Smith Center has focused on making performing arts accessible to all. This new partnership will open doors for local and national young artists from impoverished communities. Russell is honored to take the baton as the Artistic Director for the first resident theatre company to be hosted at The Smith Center.

Broadway In The Hood plans to bring nationally recognized productions at an affordable price for those in the Las Vegas Valley. They have performed a plethora of amazing Tony Award-winning Broadway productions as well as their own originals. Productions include smash hits such as "Once On This Island" and "The Color Purple." They have also put on performances for legends such as Whoopi Goldberg and Maya Angelou and have made numerous appearances on TV shows including TVOne's hit show "R&B Divas LA," and "Open Doors & Dreams," a PBS special.

"I've always thought of The Smith Center as the living room of Las Vegas, a place where the community can come together and be inspired," said Myron Martin, president and CEO of The Smith Center. "I was pleased when Broadway in the Hood participated in our Sesquicentennial concert event, and I now look forward to once again welcoming Torrey and his group to our stages. We can't wait to see what they bring to life with their productions."

About A Source of Joy Theatricals - A Source of Joy Theatricals is a national 501c3 theatre program based in Las Vegas, Nevada, that is dedicated to making a positive impact on communities across the United States, with a special focus on youth between 8 - 20 years of age. A Source of Joy Theatricals offers educational and cultural opportunities to a multitude of America's future leaders and has gained the attention and support of city, state and government officials, notable celebrities, the NAACP and the American Theatre Wing. Professional directors, choreographers, and technicians train the cast and crew of each show. Participation and performances are FREE, making this program accessible to over 10,000 people a year representing all socio-economic backgrounds and communities. Broadway In The HOOD is committed to Helping Others Open Doors! Since its inception in 2010, Broadway In The Hood has produced major original productions dealing with social issues as well as some of the biggest Tony Award-winning, Broadway blockbuster hits such as "Dreamgirls," "The Best Of Broadway" and "The Color Purple." The organization has been featured on numerous TV shows as well as being featured on TVOne's hit TV show "R&B Divas LA" and a one-hour PBS Special Presentation "Open Doors & Dreams," which garnered a 2014 Emmy Award nomination for Broadway In The Hood.

About The Smith Center for the Performing Arts - The hallmark of downtown Las Vegas' 61-acre urban development known as Symphony Park, The Smith Center for the Performing Arts is a public-private partnership that opened in March 2012. Heralded as the city's "heart of the arts," The Smith Center is an architectural triumph and long-awaited cultural achievement that educates and entertains the citizens of Southern Nevada. The $470 million world-class performing arts center offers a blend of performances by resident companies, first-run touring attractions, lectures and internationally acclaimed performers in music, theater and dance. The five-acre campus features four performance spaces including the 2,050-seat Reynolds Hall, the 244-seat Cabaret Jazz club, the 250-seat Troesh Studio Theater and the 1.7-acre Donald W. Reynolds Symphony Park for outdoor concerts. Additionally, the campus is home to the Discovery Children's Museum that opened in March 2013. For more information about The Smith Center for the Performing Arts, please visit www.TheSmithCenter.com. Keep up with news and events on Facebook and follow The Smith Center on Twitter at @SmithCenterLV.