North American Premiere of BINTOU To Play the Harlem School of the Arts, 6/24-7/10

North American Premiere of BINTOU, by Koffi Kwahule will play at the Harlem School of the Arts from June 24-July 10th.
Bintou is an African immigrant girl immersed in the urban slums of modern Western society. At the age of 13, she runs with a pack of wild boys, plays with knives, and has bewitching dreams of becoming a belly dancer. With a budding display of overt sexuality and aggressive behavior consuming her, Bintou's family attempts to save their daughter. When cultures and generations collide, will tradition cut through the confusion?

The Harlem School of the Arts is located 645 Saint Nicholas Avenue, New York, NY 10030 [A/C, B/D train to 145th St.]

The cast of BINTOU features Adenike Thomas, Amen Igbinosun, Audrey Hailes, Cherrye Davis, Chinaza Uche, Hazelle Goodman, Jerry Ford, Jonan Everett, Joseph Covino, Joy Caldwell, Nneoma Nkuku, Shenelle Eaton Foster, Von Ali Wright, Willie Teacher, Zachary Webber, and Zainab Jah.

The Movement Theatre Company understands the importance of dialogue and discussion to our communities. So to help tackle some of the major issues present in the play BINTOU TMTC is hosting TWO dynamic talk backs with some amazing panelists.

JULY 3rd: FGM/C & Black Female Body
Confirmed panelists:
-Physician at Columbia University Medical Center: Dr. Brenda Aiken
-Creative Director of Betty's Daughter Arts Collaborative: Ebony Noelle Golden
-Secretary General of Sini Sanuman & Director of Healthy Tomorrow: Susan McLucas

JULY 10th: Immigration & African Diaspora
Confirmed panelists:
-Founder of New York African Chorus Ensemble Inc: Joyce Adewumi
-Director of The Immigrant's Rights Center: Miguel Mendizabal

For more information or to order tickets, visit online at www.themovementtheatrecompany.org.

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