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Festival Host Hotel |
Hyatt Regency Miami
400 SE Second Ave,
Miami, FL 33131-2197
305-679-3046 /
305-374-1728 Fax
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- Express check in and out
kiosk with touch screen
- Hyatt Stay Fit state of the art fitness centers
- Hyatt Wherever Wi-fi
- Luxurious Hyatt Grand Beds |
LIMITED
DISCOUNT ROOM RESERVATIONS
Contact
the Miami Regency Hyatt for more information &
reservations. |
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Opening
Night Kick-off
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Awards Festival "Celebrity Gala"
This is a Star
studded Hollywood Style Red Carpet Premiere and
Opening night Gala hosted by Melba Moore &
JoMarie Peyton.
The tradition of the
Celebrity Gala started in Winston Salem NC at the
“National Black Theatre Festival” and we are
continuing this proud tradition. The Festival opens
with a “Parade of Stars” and Awards will be
given to key individuals and organizations that have
impacted the industry after dinner is served.
The night will end
with a production that will “kick off” the week
of productions |
"Celebrity
Gala"
Tuesday,
July 29, 2008
8:00pm-10:30pm
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Includes
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Hyatt
Regency - Downtown Miami
400
SE 2nd Avenue, Miami, FL |
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Question
America by
E. P. Mc Knight (Los Angeles ,CA)
Sponsored
in part by The JEBA Companies
This powerful
production is the story of Fannie Lou Hamer and
educates the community about the accomplishments of
this history maker. |
Opening
Night Featured Performance
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Question America
Tuesday,
July 29, 2008
8:30pm - 10pm
Hyatt
Regency - Downtown Miami
400
SE 2nd Avenue, Miami, FL |
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Event
Ticket Sales
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| Diaspora
Market Place
Sponsored
in part by The Children's Trust
This Market Place is
a mixture of Cultural Themes and multicultural
products and services including apparel, home
accessories, music, entertainment products,
theatre memorabilia, health and beauty and
more.
Vendors Welcomed: Vendor
Application |
Diaspora
Market Place
Tuesday
through Saturday
July 29 - Aug 2, 2008
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Vendor
Space available at ALL venues
for a flat rate. LIMITED
SPACE AVAILABLE.
Registration
Required.
Vendor
Application
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| UTEF
Workshop
Sponsored
in part by The Children's Trust
Wednesday - U Got
Me Bent & Twisted Workshop: Facilitated
by Jackee' Harry - Jackee' Harry Star of screen
and stage will share her knowledge and experience
with industry veterans and newcomers. Before acting
Ms. Harry was a teacher and she will use these
skills to raise the awareness about the good, the
bad and the ugly of the industry.
Thursday - The
Legal Side Of Theatre & Entertainment Workshop:
Facilitated by Don Mizell - The business and
legal side of theater & entertainment industry
will be addressed with Entertainment Attorney &
Industry Icons, Don Mizell, Jonathon Black and Frank
Ferguson sharing their expertise.
Friday - The Art
Of Developing Your Own Audience:
Facilitated by Julia Brown - JEBA Media Group
presents will do a workshop on the Art of developing
your own audience and interacting with the media in
the area of theatre. |
UTEF
Workshop
Wednesday,
Thursday and Friday
July 30 - Aug 1, 2008
10:00am-12:00pm
James
L Knight Center
400
SE 2 Ave, Miami, FL |
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U
Got Issues 2
by
Stephen & Cheryl Quant (Miami, FL)
Sponsored
in part by Quant Productions
This Hit Stage Play
will address the issue of how kids can be cruel and
how poor decision making can effect their lives
forever. |
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Got Issues 2
Thursday,
July 31, 2008
8pm-10:30pm
Lou
Rawls Center / Performing Arts
15800
NW 42nd Ave, Miami
Gardens, FL |
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Love Wrong Time
Sponsored
in part by Golden Touch Productions
This production
deals with relationships and how the audience gets
caught up with the twist and turns of this group of
people that represents everyday situations.
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Right
Love Wrong Time
Friday,
August 1, 2008
8pm-10:30pm
Lou
Rawls Center / Performing Arts
15800
NW 42nd Ave, Miami
Gardens, FL |
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Rose
Among Thorns
UTEF
Youth Theatre Productions
Sponsored
in part by The Children's Trust
Actress
Ella Joyce's rendition of Rosa Parks life, "A
Rose Among Thorns" the story of the mother of
the civil rights movement. |
Rose
Among Thorns
Friday,
August 1, 2008
8:00pm-10:30pm
Hyatt
Regency - Downtown Miami
400
SE 2nd Avenue, Miami, FL |
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Drama that Surrounds Me
by
Leroy Meadows
Sponsored
in part by St. Luke MBC
In this one woman
show, Karen Roberson performs 'The Incomplete
Autobiography of JoMarie Payton' through the ups and
downs of growing up in Opa-locka on the way to her
successful Hollywood television and film career.
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The
Drama that Surrounds Me
Wednesday,
July 30, 2008
8pm
to 10pm
St.
Luke MBC
1790
NW 55th Street, Miami, FL |
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Authentic
Black Cowboy
featuring
Rufus Thomas
Sponsored
in part by The Children's Trust
This Horse Whisperer
shares tales with our youth and takes them back in
time to the old west. Demonstration of roping
techniques on a nearby ranch. (Optional, on request) |
Authentic
Black Cowboy
Wednesday,
July 30, 2008
1pm
to 3pm
African
Heritage Cultural Arts Center
6161
NW 22 Ave, Miami, FL |
| UTEF
Poetry
Experience (Kids)
Sponsored
in part by The Children's Trust
The art of spoken
word hosted by Bridgette "Dr. Rize" Jones
and Rebecca Butterfly Vaughns featuring invited
celebrity judge CoCo Brown.
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Poetry
Experience (Kids)
Wednesday,
July 30, 2008
9am
to 12am
African
Heritage Cultural Arts Center
6161
NW 22 Ave, Miami, FL |
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Life
As A Teenager by
Donald Gray
Sponsored
in part by The Children's Trust
Donald Gray's
production for teenagers and their parents focusing
on HiV/Aids exposure, juvenile detention facilities
and more. |
Life
As A Teenager
Thursday,
July 31, 2008
1pm
to 3pm
African
Heritage Cultural Arts Center
6161
NW 22 Ave, Miami, FL |
| Once
in a Wifetime by
Carl Clay (New York City, NY)
Sponsored
in part by The Diaspora Arts Coalition
This In "Once
in a Wifetime", Brother Willie decides to ask
his current wife if he can bring home a 2nd wife to
practice what he calls the tradition of his
ancestors. He believes it is his African heritage to
practice polygamy. Enter Irma, a southern born not
in my backyard kind of gal who will do anything for
her man. Well, almost anything. The sparks fly when
Willie tries to go through with this social
experiment in the home that he and Irma share. You
will not leave your seat until you find out; can
polygamy really work in the Black Community?
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Once
in a Wifetime
Thursday,
July 31, 2008
8:00pm-10:30pm
Joseph
Caleb Center Auditorium
5400
NW 22 Ave, Miami, FL
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UTEF
Youth Dance & Step Competition by
Desiree Trotter
Sponsored
in part by Desmillion Production
The Best of Both
Worlds: Participating youth from across the State of
Florida will compete in Miami for the title of Best
Gospel Dance Group and Best Hip Hop / Step Group.
Local and national celebrity judges and renowned and
aspiring youth talent will be showcased. Registration
Form |
Youth
Dance & Step Competition
Friday,
August 1, 2008
12pm
to 10pm
Joseph
Caleb Center Auditorium
5400
NW 22 Ave, Miami, FL |
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Poetry Experience 1
Sponsored
in part by Ingrid B & The B Side
The art of spoken
word hosted by Ingrid B will go to the Miami Beach
for a taste of southern sophistication.
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Poetry
Experience 1
Wednesday,
July 30, 2008
9pm
to 12am
The
Bohemian Room at Club Santos
430
Lincoln Rd, Miami Bch, FL |
| UTEF
Poetry & Jazz Experience 2
Sponsored
in part by Hustleman Productions
The art of spoken
word with a twist of Jazz will be hosted by Will
Da~Real One & CoCo Brown.
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Poetry
& Jazz Experience 2
Thursday,
July 31, 2008
9pm
to 12am
The
Literary Cafe
1350
NE 125 St, Suite 200, N. Miami, FL |
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The Man, The Myth, The People's Champion
UTEF
Youth Theatre Productions
Sponsored
in part by Harris Chapel
In his stage
performance of "Ali: The Man, The Myth, The
People's Champion," Cook steps off the comedy
stage and brings his unique talent to the theatre in
this one-man show that goes beyond the stories,
feature films and documentaries, and digs into the
soul of the man loved and respected by millions.
Directed by filmmaker, manager and veteran theatre
artist Tony Spires. A Must See Production!
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Ali,
The Man, The Myth, The People's Champion
Wednesday,
July 30, 2008
1pm
to 3pm
Harris
Chapel Life Enrichment Center
2351
NW 26th St, Oakland Park, FL |
| Itching
Ears by
Danielle Robeson (Texarkana, Texas)
Sponsored
in part by Harris Chapel & Perpetual Innovations
Itching Ears is a
riveting realistic walk into the life of a pastor
and his family. This musical production will have
you laughing hysterically, singing, witnessing, and
crying. This is one gospel play you don't want to
miss. |
Itching
Ears
Wednesday,
July 30, 2008
8pm-10:30pm
Parkway
Middle School for the Performing Arts
3600
NW 5th Ct, Lauderhill, FL |
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World is My Home - The Life of Paul Robeson
UTEF
Youth Theatre Productions
Sponsored
in part by Harris Chapel
Actor Stogie
Kenyatta brings history to life with his rendition
of "The World is My Home - The life of Paul
Robeson".
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The
World is My Home
Wednesday,
July 30, 2008
8pm-10:30pm
Hollywood
Playhouse
2640
Washington St, Hollywood, FL |
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