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On Buried Ground at Christ Church Preservation Trust
Dates: 9/4/2024 - 9/14/2024
📍 Theatre: Christ Church Preservation Trust
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On Buried Ground, running from September 4 to September 14 at the Christ Church Preservation Trust, explores the hidden histories of Black resilience during Colonial Philadelphia. The performance features dance artist Shayla-Vie Jenkins, playwright Rayne, and director Nia Benjamin, bringing to life the stories of enslaved and free Black individuals through immersive storytelling. Audiences will journey through the historic spaces of Christ Church and its Burial Ground, uncovering the lives of forgotten figures like Alice of Dunk’s Ferry and the stories behind unmarked graves. Alongside the performance, Groundings: An Exhibition will showcase curated visual art and historical records to further illuminate these narratives.
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THE GREAT PRIVATION to Run at Theatre Exile in Philadelphia
June 09, 2026 Theatre Exile has extended Nia Akilah Robinson's dark comedy THE GREAT PRIVATION through June 20 due to strong audience demand. The Philadelphia premiere explores the city's history of grave robbing, set across 1832 and the present day.
THE GREAT PRIVATION Closes Theatre Exile Spring Season
April 29, 2026 Theatre Exile will stage the Philadelphia premiere of THE GREAT PRIVATION, a dark comedy by Nia Akilah Robinson set in 1832 and the present day, examining grave robbing's impact on poor and Black communities.About the Theatre
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