Schedule

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Kuumba Ensemble's 2012 Season

BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND! - "The Motown Journey: Legends, Lies & Letdowns"
Revisit the incredible voices of Motown and the stories behind the microphone that reaked of scandals, backroom deals, tragedies, and unforgettable confrontations. Experience the Temptations, the Four Tops, Gladys Knight & the Pips, James Brown, the Supremes, Brenda Holloway, Marvin Gaye and Tami Terrell, Martha Reeves, Mary Wells, Teena Marie, Rick James and more. February 25, 2012 - 1:00 pm (Snow Date: Saturday, March 17, 2012 - 1:00 pm) - Location: Seton Keough High School - 1201 South Caton Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21227. Sponsored By: St. Bernadine's Roman Catholic Church. For ticket information contact Denise Stanley at (410) 362-8664.

BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND! - "Shoe Walking"
A riveting portrayal of African American heroes and sheores that span 300+ years of history. It's a powerful tribute that interweaves gospel music, storytelling, poetry, praise dancing and dramatic interpretations to create a historical journey through the eras of slavery, Reconstruction, and the Civil Rights Movement. The showcase introduces the likes of Ida B. Wells, William Cathay, Daisy Bates, Frederick Douglass, Jack Johnson, Mary Ellen Pleasant, Madam C.J. Walker, Harriett Tubman, and a host of other world-changers that rocked the consciousness of America. Hear their voices, feel their struggle, witness their courage, and take a walk in their shoes as they press hard for change and equality. This is a showcase not to be missed. March, 2012 - 7:00 pm - Date: TBA - Tickets: $20/ $25 at the door. (Discounted Rate for Groups of 10 or more) - Location: New Covenant Worship Center - 700 Wildwood Parkway, Baltimore, MD 21229. For ticket information contact Rosalyn Gaines at (443) 413-1470.

Premiere Debut: "Gone Too Soon: The Sam Cooke Story"
This dynamic musical takes a look at the life of Sam Cooke and the controversy surrounding his death. Join us as we delve into the journey of America's beloved King of Soul. Saturday, April 28, 2012 - 7:00 pm & Sunday, April 29, 2012 - 4:00 pm - Location: TBA - For more information contact Rosalyn Gaines at (443) 413-1470.

Youth Festival of the Arts Concert: An Adaptation of "Peter Pan" & a Hip-Hop, Mime, & Praise Dance Celebration
Join us for another extraordinary celebration of youth talent as we bring to life on stage the magical and soulful adaptation of "Peter Pan". To complement the showcase, there will be an explosive Hip-Hop, Mime and Praise Dance performance. Don't miss this Saturday, June 8, 2012 - 5:00 pm - Location: New Covenant Worship Center - 700 Wildwood Parkway, Baltimore, MD 21228 - Tickets: General Admission - $6.00 - (Children under the age of 6) - $2.00 - For more information contact Rosalyn Gaines at (443) 413-1470.

Premiere Debut: "I've Got a Right To Shout"
This innovative readers theater's showcase combines, dancing, singing, drumming, mime and dramatic interpretation to tell the story of black women in transition. Join us as we recreate the female African American experience from the disporia to the soils of America! Saturday, September 22, 2012 - 7:00 pm & Sunday, September 23, 2012 - 4:00 pm - Location: TBA - For more information contact Rosalyn Gaines at (443) 413-1470.

Youth Festival of the Arts Concert: "Pinocchio" & a Mime, Praise Dance, & Hip Hop Extravaganza
Featuring Baltimore's finest in youth talent. Saturday, November 17, 2012 - 5:00 pm - Location: New Covenant Worship Center - 700 Wildwood Parkway, Baltimore, MD 21228 - Tickets: General Admission - $6.00 - (Children under the age of 6) - $2.00 - For more information contact Rosalyn Gaines at (443) 413-1470.

Premiere Debut: Adaptation of "I2 Angry Men"
Twelve men must decide the fate of one when one juror objects to the jury's decision. It's dramatic theater at its best! Saturday, December 8, 2012 - 7:00 pm & Sunday, December 9, 2012 - 4:00 pm - Location: TBA - For more information contact Rosalyn Gaines at (443) 413-1470.