Congo Square Theatre Company Presents FESTIVAL ON THE SQUARE— Preview

When:

Feb 4-6 at 7 pm

Where:

Streaming on Congo Square Theatre website

Tickets:

FREE
Register or donate at Congo Square Theatre website

Congo Square Theatre Company presents its Festival on the Square, a three-day virtual festival celebrating the arts. Festival on the Square programming includes a 10-minute play festival and Conversations at the Square with industry professionals, including actor Morocco Omari and Dionna Griffin-Irons, director of diversity talent inclusion for The Second City.

Inspired by the original Congo Square marketplace in New Orleans, the performances aim to uplift people of color through music and dance.

Day 1: Thursday, February 4 from 7-9 p.m. CST
Hosted by Congo Square Ensemble Member Ann Joseph Douglas

• Performance of Black People Laughing at Everything in Particular by Sarah Grace Goldman, 10-Minute Play Festival Young Playwright Winner
• Conversation at the Square with actor Morocco Omari (Empire, 21 Bridges, Homeland)

Day 2: Friday, February 5 from 7-9 p.m. CST
Hosted by Congo Square Ensemble Member Javon Johnson

• Performance of Deja Vu by Genevieve Jessee, 10-Minute Play Festival Emerging & Professional Playwright Winner
• Conversation at the Square with Dionna Griffin-Irons, Director of Diversity Talent Inclusion for The Second City

Day 3: Saturday, February 6 from 7-9 p.m. CST
2021 Vision Benefit honoring Ron OJ Parson and Les Coney

• Performances by Congo Square Ensemble Member Kelvin Roston, Jr. and Red Clay Dance Company
• Raffle of original artwork created by Jeffrey Beckham, Jr. (Donations of $250 or more qualify for raffle entry)

For more information on the festival and 2021 Vision Benefit, visit Congo Square Theatre

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