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The History of Joy - SOCIAL JUSTICE
An unforgettable theatrical journey through moments of everyday magic and extraordinary possibility.
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Take an unforgettable theatrical journey through moments of everyday magic and extraordinary possibility. In partnership with award-winning poet laureate nominee Gill Sotu, “The History of Joy” is a 4-part series of cinematic performances inspired by real-life stories of struggle, beauty, and triumph. Each segment will be accompanied by creative interpretations of the theme by some of San Diego’s most innovative organizations in dance, theatre, opera, puppetry, visual arts, & more. Inspired by the 8 pillars of joy outlined in The Book of Joy - written by the Dalai Lama and Archbishop Desmond Tutu with Doug Abrams. Produced in partnership with The Rosin Box Project.
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MARCH 25TH @ 7PM SOCIAL JUSTICE
$15 Per Event or Pay What You Can
$50 Series Package (all 4 shows)
Creative Industry Professionals may use Promo Code CREATIVE20 for 20% OFF.
Complimentary access to ART SAN DIEGO CONTEMPORARY ART FAIR OCT. 1-3, 2021 with ticket purchase.
ABOUT THE PLAYWRIGHT: Gill Sotu is a navy veteran, a multi-faceted poet, playwright, musician, DJ, and performing artist. He is a two time Grand Slam Poetry Champion, two time Raw Performing artist of the year, and a three time TEDx San Diego presenter. Currently, he is a teaching artist and a commissioned playwright with The Old Globe Theatre, a program director and teaching artist with Intrepid Theatre, Creative Director for TEDx San Diego, as well as the Artist In Residence at Makers Church. He has been commissioned to produce original pieces for leading arts and community organizations such as: The San Diego Symphony, The Unity Way of San Diego County, Feeding America, SD Fringe Fest, and the San Diego Opera to name a few.
- JOIN US FOR THE ENTIRE SERIES -
MARCH 25th - Social Justice
JUNE 24th - Generations & Sacred Rituals
SEPTEMBER 23rd - WomenX
NOVEMBER 18th - Our Earth
VANGUARD CULTURE is an inclusive 501(c)3 nonprofit dedicated to advancing San Diego’s Creative Industries. We provide quality arts journalism, cutting edge events, and professional development that create arts jobs, bring diverse communities together and inspire collaboration among industry professionals from the visual, performing, and culinary arts.
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