THE TRAGEDY OF TUPAC AMARU SHAKUR Returns to the Triad, 11/2 & 3

By: Oct. 13, 2011
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After the sold-out critically acclaimed World Premiere in September, The Entity In Association with Christina Tyler presents "The Tragedy of Tupac Amaru Shakur" or "Who Shot Me?" - for four more performances, Wednesday, November 2nd and Thursday, November 3rd 2011, 7pm and 9pm at The Triad Theatre, 158 West 72nd Street. "The Tragedy of Tupac Amaru Shakur" or "Who Shot Me?" further commemorating the 15-year anniversary of the deceased rapper's passing is written principally by George Carroll with Christina Tyler, (who also serves as Executive Producer) and directed by Jessica Lynn Jennings.

"The Tragedy of Tupac Amaru Shakur" is a riveting portrayal of Shakur's journey from humble beginnings to international fame and the ultimate price he paid for it all.

Told in linear fashion "The Tragedy of Tupac Amaru Shakur" or "Who Shot Me?" features actor, screenwriter, playwright, Damian Bailey (All My Children) in the role of "Tupac," 2012 "Miss New York" Candidate, Stephanie LaCapra as Tupac's Black Panther, poet, actress, mother, "Afeni Shakur," and Anthony Williams as "Little Tupac."

Nicholas Newton will portray two iconic characters known to have associated with Shakur, "Suge Knight" and "Mike Tyson." The ample acting ensemble covering the other many colorful roles includes: Dan Burkarth, Gustavo Cabezas, Melinda Grace, Z. Joseph Guice, Fahim Hamid, Joseph Herbozo, Channing Jackson, Meytal Navarro, Michael Pichardo, Nowani Rattray, Eddie K. Robinson, Joshua Rivera, Hector Hicks and Michael Pichardo. Shanade Hernandez serves as Stage Manager/Assistant Director.

"The Tragedy of Tupac Amaru Shakur" or "Who Shot Me?" will be performed on Wednesday, November 2nd and Thursday, November 3rd 2011 (7pm and 9pm) at the Triad Theatre (www.triadnyc.com) 158 West 72nd Street (Between Broadway and Columbus - cash only) on Manhattan's Upper West Side. Tickets can be purchased in advance at www.brownpapertickets.com $25 Adult and $18 for students and seniors.

Advance purchase strongly suggested. Future performances will be announced at The Triad.

 


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