Wednesday, February 20, 2008

40 Acres @The Atlas

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Tribute Productions presents a staged reading

40 Acres: The Reparations Play

by Robert Alexander

directed by Mary Hall Surface

March 7 @ 7:30 pm
March 8 @ 7:30 pm
March 9 @ 2:00 pm

Atlas Performing Arts Center
1333 H Street, NE

A corporate lawyer is stunned by the news that his parents are plaintiffs in a law suit seeking reparations for broken promises made to African Americans after the Civil War.

Cast:

Holly Twyford, Chris Wilson, Frederick L. Strother, Jr., Beverly Cosham, and David Emerson Toney

A post show discussion with the cast and special guests will follow each reading. The reading is open to the public. Reservations accepted with $3 donation to the Atlas. All proceeds benefit the Atlas Performing Arts Center.

For reservations, call 202.399.7993

For more information, visit http://www.atlasarts.org

Dr. Raymond Winbush, author of Should America Pay, will be in attendance at the Friday reading for a postshow discussion with the cast.

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