My City November 2022

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“Theatre is for everybody. Come and see what we do.” Charles Winfrey

actors as part of a new goal of becoming a spring board for young talent. e new Black History Film Series showcases national documentaries highlight ing current and historical social commentary on the Black and minority experience. e rst show of the new season “ e Legend of Bass Reeves” was writ ten by Winfrey and highlights the exploits of Bass Reeves, the rst Black U.S. deputy marshall west of the Mississippi. e show was a surprise hit and more importantly, raised awareness of an important African American gure in history. “After the rst showing, the word got out and the audience started to grow,” says Winfrey. “After each show, people wanted to know more and started asking questions. We even had a few historians in the audience who jumped in with their answers.” Next up for the theatre is the comedy “Livin’ Fat” which will take the stage in December. In the past, the theatre’s season would begin in September and run through March; however, with the addition of a brand-new air-conditioning unit, the shows can go year-round, according to Winfrey.

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