Jubilee Theatre Presents Spring 2011 Educational Outreach Production 2/24

Jubilee Theatre's Spring 2011 Educational Outreach production of Shakin' the Mess Outta Misery will be performed by area high school students later this week.

Three casts of high school students from FWISD will perform an abridged version of Shay Youngblood's coming of age drama at Jubilee Theatre this Thursday, February 24, 2011 at 8pm. Students from Carter-Riverside, Dunbar and Eastern Hills High Schools will perform on the Jubilee Stage, using the same set and props as the Jubilee production, which closed last Sunday. The performance will be directed by Artistic Director Tre Garrett, who has worked directly with the student casts to prepare for the performance.

This educational outreach program is funded by a Challenge America grant from the National Endowment for the Arts. "This is the first NEA grant that Jubilee has received, and arriving during our 30th Anniversary Season reinforces the importance of Jubilee Theatre to our community," said Managing Director Benjamin Espino.

Jubilee Theatre was founded by Rudy and MarIan Eastman in 1981 with a mission to create and produce theatrical works that reflect the African-American experience. Since its inception, Jubilee Theatre has grown to become an important part of the Fort Worth arts community, reaching over 18,000 individuals last season. This season, Jubilee Theatre celebrates its 30th Anniversary of sharing the African-American experience as told through live theater.

The National Endowment for the Arts was established by Congress in 1965 as an independent agency of the federal government that has awarded more than $4 billion on projects of artistic excellence, creativity, and innovation for the benefit of individuals and communities. The NEA extends its work through partnerships with state arts agencies, local leaders, other federal agencies, and the philanthropic sector. To join the discussion on how art works, visit the National Endowment for the Arts at arts.gov.