125TH & FREEdom (Part Two)

National Black Theatre (NBT), the nation’s first revenue-generating Black arts complex, was founded in 1968 by the late visionary artist and entrepreneur Dr. Barbara Ann Teer.  Since its inception, NBT has been at the forefront of a broader movement of engaging the arts for social change, economic growth and transformation in innovative ways that build community. NBT is a leading institution engaged in intentional creative placemaking by leveraging the power of theater arts with Black culture and creativity. Throughout its rich history, NBT has maintained a strong commitment to creating a space in which new and underrepresented voices can be brought to the forefront to provide unique and diverse perspectives on the myriad critical issues of equity and social justice that affect our nation today. During the last 50 years, NBT has produced over 300 original works, toured globally & launched international extensions, like the National Black Theatre of Sweden.NBT houses the largest collection of Nigerian New Sacred Art in the Western hemisphere and is considered the authentic representation of a model whose time has come. NBT is supported by grants from the Ford Foundation, New York Community Trust, Time Warner Corporation. Howard Gilman Foundation, Jerome Foundation, Andrew Mellon Foundation, City Council of New York, City of New York Department of Cultural Affairs, Columbia Service Society and private donations. Visitwww.nationalblacktheatre.orgor follow NBT on Facebook (@NationalBlackTheatre) and Twitter/Instagram (@NatBlackTheatre).

National Black Theatre, Inc.

<A HREF="https://locatoweb.com/map/single/1646178874" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Click here to track the progress &amp; location of today's performance!</A> 
Due to the travelling nature and length of the entire piece, 125TH &amp; FREEdom has been seperated into 3 parts for the purpose of RSVPing. <A HREF="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/125th-freedom-part-one-tickets-62415034047" TARGET="_blank">Click Here to RSVP for </A><A HREF="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/125th-freedom-part-one-tickets-62415034047" TARGET="_blank">Part One (~1:00 PM start time)</A>, and <A HREF="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/125th-freedom-part-three-tickets-62520044135" TARGET="_blank">Here for Part Three (~4:30 PM start time)</A>. Part Two starts at 126th &amp; 5th ave and ends at 261-267 St Nicholas Ave (Hancock Park). 
Movement 7: 126th &amp; 5th ave (in front of mural) Movement 8: 125th &amp; Lenox (Lenox Lounge) Movement 9: 125th &amp; 7th ave (State Office Building) Movement 10: 124th btwn. Adam Clayton Powell &amp; Frederick Douglass Blvd. Movement 11: 122nd btwn. St. Nicholas Ave &amp; Frederick Douglass Blvd. (Swing Low: Harriet Tubman Memorial) Movement 12: 123rd &amp; St Nicholas Ave (Hancock Park)
 
written, choreographed, and directed by Ebony Noelle Golden, 125th &amp; FREEdom will make Harlem’s iconic 125th Street its stage as it explores the question: “If Harriet Tubman were alive today, how would she free Black people?” Composed of 16 movements and featuring a New Orleans-style brass band, the choreopoetic performance will take place at 16 sites as pop-up installations across the corridor of 125th Street from the East River to the Hudson River each Saturday in June, beginning on June 8. 125th &amp; FREEdom sees a victorious, but battle-weary tribe of ancient-futuristic nomads as their long-forgotten leader, Tubman’s descendent, incites an epic journey to a land of promised liberation. Fusing song and poetry with choreography based on historic and current Black social dances, this piece will be an immersive, participatory cultural experience that is equal parts ritual performance, processional and protest.
This event is produced through the <A HREF="https://www.nationalblacktheatre.org/directing-residency" TARGET="_self" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">SOUL Directing Residency Program.</A>
 
Main Cast Courtney Cook Azusa “SHESHE” Dance Audrey Hailes Jason O’Neal Alec Stephens III
Ensemble Ariel Blackwood Ava McCoy Trevor Latez Hayes Zenni Reach Everton Ricketts Paris Weeden
 
PRODUCTION TEAM: Izmir Ickbal (Set) Dominique Fawn Hill (Costumes) Alphonso Horne (Composer) Jaimé Dzandu (Associate Choreographer) Belynda Hardin (Props Master) Nina Angela Mercer (Dramaturge) Vir-Amicus (Stage Manager) Kirrin Tubo (Stage Manager)

125th Street

Our {communityGuidelinesLink} describe the sort of content we prohibit on Eventbrite. If you suspect an event may be in violation, you can report it to us so we can investigate.

To report other categories of prohibited or illegal content, submit {link}

125TH & FREEdom (Part Two)

More events from National Black Theatre, Inc.

Discover more events from National Black Theatre, Inc., from Arts to other experiences you might love.

Still looking for the right event?

Explore all events in NEW YORK and filter by date, category, and more to find the perfect fit.

125TH & FREEdom (Part Two)

More events from National Black Theatre, Inc.

Discover more events from National Black Theatre, Inc., from Arts to other experiences you might love.

More Arts events

Browse more Arts events with different dates, prices, and formats to find your next great experience.

Still looking for the right event?

Explore all events in NEW YORK and filter by date, category, and more to find the perfect fit.