Jeannie Carson

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Pell Award Winner Ricardo Pitts-Wiley's unique approach to the adaptation of 'Sweat' and 'The Gilded Six Bits', two short stories by Zora Neale Hurston, is a compelling tribute to the controversial and celebrated author of 'Their Eyes Were Watching God '. Hurston an American folklorist, anthropologist ,novelist, ethnographer, and short story writer is considered one of the pre-eminent writers of 20th century African American literature. Hurston was a central figure in the Harlem Renaissance and her four novels, two books of folklore and her recently recovered and published ( May 8, 2018 )a masterpiece Barracoon: The Story of the Last ' Black Cargo ' have proven invaluable sources on the oral cultures of African America. Barracoon is hailed as ' a stunning addition to several overlapping cannons of American literature.'

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Epic Theatre Company is throwing a barbecue! Last October, the theater presented the Rhode Island premiere of Robert O'Hara's 'Bootycandy.' Next month, Epic will be premiering another ingenious work by Mr. O'Hara-the biting and brilliant 'Barbecue.' For this production, Epic will be using its brand new outdoor space at 50 Rolfe to create an immersive experience that's going to put the audience right in the middle of one big family feud. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!

Epic Theatre Company is throwing a barbecue! Last October, the theater presented the Rhode Island premiere of Robert O'Hara's Bootycandy. Next month, Epic will be premiering another ingenious work by Mr. O'Hara the biting and brilliant Barbecue. For this production, Epic will be using its brand new outdoor space at 50 Rolfe to create an immersive experience that's going to put the audience right in the middle of one big family feud.

Mixed Magic Theatre presents a stage adaptation of Anita Diamant's bestselling novel THE RED TENT, adapted & directed by Ricardo Pitts-Wiley, continuing through May 14th, 2017 at Mixed Magic Theatre (560 Mineral Spring Ave., Pawtucket, RI).

In 2007 director/playwright Ricardo Pitts-Wiley was given a copy of Anita Diamant's THE RED TENT. After reading the first chapter, he knew it could make a great stage play. The novel had all of the essential and captivating elements of drama; compelling characters, pathos, conflict, intrigue and engaging dialogue.

African, blues and gospel music is used to tell the story of Azu, an African Spirit who must go to the New World with the stolen children of Africa and safeguard the essence of Kwanzaa until they find freedom again.

DUE TO THE FORECAST OF INCLEMENT WEATHER CELEBRATIONS:AN AFRICAN ODYSSEY IN CONCERT HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED FOR THUR & FRI, DEC 22nd-23rd AT MIXED MAGIC THEATRE, 560 MINERAL SPRING AVE, PAWTUCKET, RI

In Ricardo Pitts-Wiley's holiday musical, Chatty's Place had been a legendary Rhode Island night club.

WE THEY & THE PEOPLE looks at important 20th Century Supreme Court decisions that have shaped or reshaped the nation's identity and culture.

Mixed Magic Theatre will present both of its two annual Holiday shows on Saturday, December 19th at Hope High School and Honor Distinguished Teachers, Coaches and Alums. The Honors Reception will take place at 2:00 PM in the Hope High Auditorium Lobby.

Mixed Magic Theatre presents PoetWomen, conceived by Bernadet Pitts-Wiley, tonight, March 28th at 7:00 PM and Sunday, March 29th at 3:00 PM.

Mixed Magic Theatre presents PoetWomen, conceived by Bernadet Pitts-Wiley, on Saturday, March 28th at 7:00 PM and Sunday, March 29th at 3:00 PM.

Due to popular demand Mixed Magic Theatre will present four encore performances of SIMPLY PHENOMENAL: A TRIBUTE TO DR. MAYA ANGELOU. This extension will replace previously scheduled performances of the civil rights drama, Fate Comes Knocking at Mixed Magic Theatre.

Conveniently scheduled to occur during the weeks of this year's New York Musical Theatre Festival, The Paley Center For Media is presenting a series of theatrically-related programs and presentations throughout July featuring some particularly rarely-seen entities.

The New York Musical Theatre Festival (NYMF) has announced the full slate of 27 musical productions, a developmental reading series and special events for their seventh annual festival. This year's Festival will begin September 27th and continue through October 17th. A full breakdown of this year's performances follows.