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African-American Shakespeare Company Opens CINDERELLA, 12/2

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San Francisco's African-American Shakespeare Company opens its 2011-12 season with an enchanting production of CINDERELLA. Back by popular demand, this timeless tale, brought to whimsical, magical life just in time for the holiday season, is an uplifting re-telling of the classic fairytale, featuring all of the pageantry, hilarity, and charm of the original, but with a soulful twist. This heartwarming story, re-set on the bayous of Louisiana, finds Cinderella, a young, beautiful dreamer, toiling away as a lowly scullery maid for her evil stepmother and (oddly masculine) stepsisters. With a little bit of magic, Cinderella finds her Prince Charming and learns that anything is possible, even miracles. African-American Shakespeare Company Executive Director Sherri Young helms this new edition of CINDERELLA, featuring a dazzling masquerade ball choreographed by Patrik Gallineaux.

African-American Shakespeare Company was introduced in 1994 to create an opportunity and a venue for actors of color to hone their skills and talent in mastering some of the world's greatest classical roles. The company is dedicated to producing classic stage works from an African-American cultural perspective, providing opportunities and accessibility for minority artists and their communities to view these works in a manner that is inclusive of their cultural heritage. African-American Shakespeare Company has produced over 30 productions, toured to over 97 schools, and reached over 105,000 patrons through its main stage productions and arts education program.

SHOWS: Opening: Friday, December 2, 8pm (also press opening)
Saturday, December 3, 3pm
Saturday, December 3, 8pm (Gala performance)
Sunday, December 4, 3pm
Friday, December 9, 8pm
Saturday, December 10, 3pm
Saturday, December 10, 8pm
Sunday, December 11, 3pm
Friday, December 16, 8pm
Saturday, December 17, 3pm
Saturday, December 17, 8pm
Sunday, December 18, 3pm

Buriel Clay Theater at the African American Art & Culture Complex
762 Fulton Street (at Webster), San Francisco, CA

For tickets ($10-$30) and information, the public can call 1-800-838-3006 or visit www.African-AmericanShakes.org.






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