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THE GOSPEL MUSICAL SWEEPING THE NATION!CROWNS BY REGINA TAYLORadapted from the book by Michael Cunningham and Craig Marberry DIRECTED BY TERRENCE TYRIE IVORY STARRING THE SENIOR PASTOR OF MOUNT CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH, DR. CLAYBON LEA JR. ALSO FEATURING GOSPEL RECORDING ARTIST, APRIL WRIGHT-HICKERSON THIS PRODUCTION IS SUPPORTED IN PART BY A GRANT FROM THE CITY OF FAIRFIELD CULTURAL ARTS AWARD PROGRAM.
The Award-Winning Theater to host CROWNS
Fairfield Center for Creative Arts 1035 Texas St. Fairfield, CA 94533
MEET THE CAST COMING SOON CROWNS 7 PERFORMANCESThe Solano County Premiere *Opening Night: Friday, February 12, 2010 Show time: 7 PM *Second Performance: Saturday, February 13, 2010 Show time: 7 PM Matinee Performance: Sunday, February 14, 2010 Show time: 3 PM Fourth Performance: Thursday, February 18, 2010 Show time: 7 PM Fifth Performance: Friday, February 19, 2010 Show time: 7 PM Sixth Performance: Saturday, February 20, 2010 Show time: 7 PM Closing Matinee Performance: Sunday, February 21, 2010 Show time: 3 PM Box Office Information: Tickets Available at City Hall at The Mall - Solano Mall located on the lower level of Westfied Solano Mall next to JC Penney. Mondays - Saturdays: 10 AM - 9 PM Sundays: 11 AM - 7 PM Phone: 707 - 428 - 7469 $ 20 in advance $ 25 at the door BUY TICKETS ONLINE AT ETIX.COM (browse events and type in CROWNS) Group sale tickets available along with sponsorship opportunities and vendor booths. For more information please e-mail us at ivoryartsinc@yahoo.com * Dr. Claybon Lea, Jr. will not perform on February 12th and 13th. The understudy, Sean Ross, will perform on those dates. The critical acclaimed Gospel hit "CROWNS" - SYNOPSISA moving and celebratory musical play in which hats become a springboard for an exploration of black history and identity as seen through the eyes of a young black woman who has come down South to stay with her aunt after her brother is killed in Brooklyn. Hats are everywhere, in exquisite variety, and the characters use the hats to tell tales concerning everything from the etiquette of hats to their historical and contemporary social functioning. There is a hat for every occasion, from flirting to churchgoing to funerals to baptisms, and the tradition of hats is traced back to African rituals and slavery and forward to the New Testament and current fashion. Some rap but predominantly gospel music and dance underscore and support the narratives. The conclusion finds the standoffish young woman, whose cultural identity as a young black Brooklyn woman has been so at odds with the more traditional and older Southern blacks, embracing hats and their cultural significance as a part of her own fiercely independent identity. COME CELEBRATE WITH US FOR BLACK HISTORY MONTH - 2009 |
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Starring Lamont Young and Millee Holliday
THIS PRODUCTION IS SUPPORTED IN PART BY A GRANT FROM THE CITY OF FAIRFIELD CULTURAL ARTS AWARD PROGRAM. CELEBRATE BLACK HISTORY MONTH WITH US! LIMITED ENGAGEMENT - THIS FEBRUARY
The Northern California Premiere Opening Night: Friday, February 6, 2009 Showtime: 7PM Second Performance Date: Saturday, February 7, 2009 Show time: 7 PM Closing Afternoon Performance: Sunday, February 8, 2009 Show time: 3 PM
Box Office Information: Tickets Available at City Hall at The Mall - Solano Mall located on the lower level of Westfied Solano Mall next to JC Penney. Mondays - Saturdays: 10 AM - 9 PM Sundays: 11 AM - 7 PM Phone: 707 - 428 - 7469 Adults: Youth:
The Award-Winning Theater to host In The Midst of Them
Fairfield Center for Creative Arts 1035 Texas St. Fairfield, CA 94533
Meet The Cast
in the midst of them - synopsisIn American history, 1915 to 1960 is often referred to as the Great Migration, to signify the millions of blacks who moved from agricultural South to the industrialized North in hopes of work and a better way of life. The Mourning family was part of that migration, headed to New York City, however, due to a financial crisis their dreams were deferred. Having to make a home in another poverty-stricken coal mining town, the family suffers from insurmountable strife caused by infidelity, abuse, abandonment, oppression, injustice, race and racism. In the midst of the splintering and dissolution of the nuclear family structure, the protagonist character Harold Mourning emerges to lead the first successful black and white collective labor union to strike for better wages and a better way of life.
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MEET Mr. & Mrs. Ivory
Mr. Terrence Tyrie Ivory is a professor, director, producer, and community leader. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Theatre from Grambling State University and a Master of Fine Arts in Acting from the prestigious Actors Studio Program in New York City. Currently, Mr. Ivory teaches African American Theatre and The Theory of Acting at Contra Costa College. In addition to lecturing, he has directed numerous productions: A Christmas Carol, The Wizard of Oz, The Beauty and Beast, and The Emperor’s New Clothes at the esteemed Solano Youth Theatre along with production at Mount Calvary Baptist Church in Fairfield, CA. Mr.and Mrs. Ivory proudly serve as Drama Ministry leaders at MCBC. At MCBC, he has directed The Devil Came to Church One Day and A Matter of Life and Death and he has also directed numerous skits and vignettes. He believes Performing Arts has a dynamic affect to transform and enrich people’s lives.
Along the side of every magnate man is a phenomenal woman. His wife, Ronda J. Ivory, is a graduate from San Francisco State University with Cum Laude Honors and a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology. Currently, she is in her second year in graduate studies at the distinguished St. Mary’s College in Moraga. God has revealed a desire to serve society and humanity through channels of love and compassion in the field of counseling and psychotherapy.
This power couple believes in projects and productions that are uplifting, transformative, and family oriented.Their vision is to have a season of productions, events, workshops that promote unity and community building through their official 501c3 nonprofit called I.A. Academy, Inc.
Solano Youth Theatre - Congratulations to bubbles and the invaders
Congratulations to cast "Bubbles" and "The Invaders" for their recent production of The Wizard of Oz! Mr. Ivory, is very proud of you all. And thank you again for your hard work and dedication. I am forever grateful to be your instructor and director. It is a true blessing to work with such talented young artist. A special thank you to Mrs. Evelyn Rodriguez and Mrs. Jenny Waren- Alameda for their outstanding parent participation and organization skills.
Ella Joyce with production team
Having seen A Rose Among Thorns in Los Angeles at Stage 52 Playhouse, Mr. and Mrs. Ivory believes, this show is bound for Broadway! This one woman show is inspirational with a wonderful tapestry of education and entertainment- Mr. Ivory We are excited and honored to bring this powerful production to the Bay Area for Black History Month- Mrs. Ronda J. Ivory Ms. Ella Joyce is best known as "Eleanor" on the hit show "Roc" and more recently for her TV roles in "My Wife and Kids," "Eve," "Jamie Foxx Show," "In The House," and many others. Her stage works include creating the original role of Risa inAugust Wilson's world premiere of " Two Trains Running," directed by the late Lloyd Richards; the original role of Tonya in August Wilson's world premiere of "King Hedley II.," and the original role of Lily Ann Green in Lynn Nottage's "Crumbs From The Table Of Joy," earning both the JEFF Award and Black Theater Alliance Award. The World of Ella Joyce - Kink Phobia - Ms. Thing Productions Click Here to Hear The Wonderful Praises About Ella Joyce A Rose Among Thorns CREATED AND PERFORMED by Ella JoyceA ROSE AMONG THORNS explores the "famous incident", but is driven to do so through Rosa -- the real person. Not only a woman with a quiet dignity, but a woman with a quiet fire who is fully human with emotions. Strength. Weakness. Humor. Triumphs. A real human being, not just an iconic figure. This loving collection of historical information seeks to straighten out the occasional misinformation that sometimes surrounds her "famous incident". Growing up in Detroit, Ms. Joyce feels that she shares a type of "hometown kindred spirit" and a love for the community with Rosa Parks. A ROSE AMONG THORNS pays tribute to Mrs. Parks in hopes of not only keeping her story alive orally, and celebrating her exemplary character, but also seeks to infuse others (young and old), with her spirit to seek social change, and to choose involvement with political and civic issues concerning us today. Mrs. Parks tells her story simply as she speaks of things past, present, and eternal. Other key players out of this extraordinary period of American History are also memorialized, in this affectionate salute to such an incredible, yet seemingly simple, woman. THE NORTHERN CALIFORNIA PREMIERE: SATURDAY, FEBRAURY 23, 2008"A ROSE AMONG THORNS" PRESENTED BY I.A. ACADEMY, INC. THIS PERFORMANCE BENEFITED THE TAX-EXEMPTED 501(C)(3) NONPROFIT I.A. ACADEMY, INC. Mr. Terrence Ivory stands with Ms. Ella Joyce after a memorable performance. The critically acclaimed, A Rose Among Thorns was a true blessing. We were honored to witness a qualitative show with substance. The extraordinary evening was a mere reflection of the support and unity in our community. This event left an indelible impression on all ages and ethnicities. I.A. Academy, Inc. challenges you to help us empower and educate our youth through Theatre Arts. We hope that you will find it in your heart to support us with a monetary donation. We believe the day will come where millions are blessed from our programs and productions.
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I.A. Academy, Inc. in association with the Music and Arts Ministry of Mount Calvary Baptist Church shall present The Northern California Premiere of the award-winning actress, Ms. Ella Joyce's A Rose Among Thorns.
