Tony-Winner Trezana Beverly is 'Medea' at National Black Theatre

Take Wing And Soar Productions proudly presents Euripides' Medea, at the National Black Theatre, from February 15 - March 2. In a new translation by Nicholas Rudall and directed by Petronia Paley, Medea stars Tony Award Winning actress Trezana Beverley (For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide When The Rainbow Is Enuf, 1976).

"In this masterly written drama of passion, suffering and the sensitivity of injured love are strongly drawn, until they culminate in the awful deed of vengeance.  Veteran classical actress and director Petronia Paley leads The TWAS Classical Actors of Color as they join Tony Award Winning Actress Trezana Beverley in the role of Medea, who will stop at nothing to repay Jason for the ultimate betrayal of his family and the woman he promised to love forever," explain press notes.

Joining Beverly in the starring roles are Ian Stuart, Renauld White and Dathan B. Williams. Featured in the cast are Sharita Hunt, Natasha Yannacanedo, Beverley Prentice, Marishka Phillips, Mary E. Hodges, Ma'at Zachary, Bryan Webster, David Heron and David D. Wright. Costume Design is by Ali Turns, Lighting Design by Joyce Liao, Sound Design by David D. Wright with original live music composed & performed by David D. Wright.

Performances are February 15 through March 2. Show times are Wednesdays – Saturdays at 8PM, Saturdays at 2PM and Sundays at 3PM.

National Black Theatre - North Tower is located at 2031 Fifth Avenue at 125th Street.

Tickets are $18 or student/senior $15. Call SmartTix (212)868-4444 or www.smarttix.com. Visit www.takewingandsoar.org

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