Why a sistah can't get no love? September 13 thru October 19, 2008, Encore Theatre, Chattanooga, TN

2008-2009 Theatrical Season

Main Stage

Why A Sistah Can’t Get No Love?

From the creators of Bessie's Blues and Black Nativity—a hilarious new adult comedy on the taboos of sex, love, and infidelity.

Written and Directed by Thomas W. Jones II

Starring Karl D'Wayne Gardner and Veronica Byrd


September 13 – October 19, 2008
Encore Theatre

3264 Brainerd Road, Chattanooga, TN 37411

Saturdays: 7 PM and 10 PM (BYOB - 10PM show only)
Sundays: 5 PM

Tickets:

$15 (advance)
$20 (door)
$12.50 each for groups of 10 or more

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For group information call 404-735-5282


Black Nativity

December 2008

Musical -Annual Christmas Production

Written by Langston Hughes
Directed By Thomas W. Jones
Musical Director William Hubbard

This gospel musical explosion is inspired by renowned poet Langston Hughes. Black Nativity celebrates the “greatest story ever told,” the traditional Christmas story, using a soulful point of view and distinct energy of the black urban church. Powerful narration and glorious gospel music fill the stage in a jubilant expression of human love, joy and celebration. Black Nativity is an uplifting musical experience for the whole family, people of all persuasions, religious and secular alike.


Waiting to Be Invited

February 2009

Drama Written by S. M. Shephard-Massat

Black History Month Production

It's the summer of 1964 in Atlanta, Georgia. Four middle-aged black women, co-workers from a local doll factory, travel by city bus to a "whites only" eating establishment inside a downtown Atlanta department store Their purpose is to "test" their newly acquired civil rights handed down by the Supreme Court outlawing segregation in eating establishments. This funny, touching play received the Kennedy Center Roger L. Stevens Award for New Playwrights and the Adrienne Kennedy Award for Most Promising Young Dramatist.


Back By Popular Demand...The Helen Hayes Award Winning Musical

Bessie’s Blues

Drama - Written and Directed By Thomas W. Jones II

April 10, 11, 12, 17, 18, and 19
Chattanooga Theatre Centre

BESSIE’S BLUES is more than a biography of Blues legend Bessie Smith it is a musical journey A Blues Odyssey through the 20th Century of Hip Shaking, Earth Quaking Rhythms. BESSIE’S BLUES is a travelogue thru the blues as voices are heard thru the Blues icon Chattanooga’s own and Empress of the Blues Bessie Smith. It is a non-stop musical journey that reaches the heart of a people and the soul if it’s music. For anyone with a pulse; a soul; Bessie’s Blues shakes the rafters with the foot stomping rhythms of the blues.


Season Finale

TBA

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Youth Theatre Series

2nd Annual City Wide High School Monologue Competition

October 2008

This competition is part of our arts and education initiative to showcase the very talented youth of our next generation. This competition not only gives these young men and women an opportunity to showcase their talents, but also it helps to build self confidence and self discipline.

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New Works Series

Artistic Director Thomas W. Jones II

Feature new published and unpublished works of established artist and emerging artists.


Why A Sistah Can’t Get No Love?

From the creators of Bessie's Blues and Black Nativity—a hilarious new adult comedy on the taboos of sex, love, and infidelity.

Written and Directed by Thomas W. Jones II

Starring Karl D'Wayne Gardner and Veronica Byrd


September 13 – October 19, 2008
Encore Theatre

 

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