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Celebrate African American arts and artists in the Triangle!
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Triangle Friends of African American Arts - "QuaranTune"
Are you missing the many opportunities we've had to experience live performances in the Triangle? Well, we have something special for you! On August 1st, we post a special performance by Soprano Bianca Barragan. Last year Bianca earned degree in Vocal Music from Vassar College and then won a scholarship to attend the Lyric Opera Studio of Weimar in Germany.
Triangle FAAA members and supporters selected the song that Bianca will perform. Watch Bianca sing an overview of the choices: "Tu fosti tradito from La Clemenza di Tito" by Mozart, "A Change in Me" from Beauty and The Beast, "The Wizard and I" from Wicked or "Your Daddy's Son" from Ragtime. Want to know which song was selected? You'll have to watch! See you on August 3rd!
Triangle FAAA members and supporters selected the song that Bianca will perform. Watch Bianca sing an overview of the choices: "Tu fosti tradito from La Clemenza di Tito" by Mozart, "A Change in Me" from Beauty and The Beast, "The Wizard and I" from Wicked or "Your Daddy's Son" from Ragtime. Want to know which song was selected? You'll have to watch! See you on August 3rd!
Highlighted Events
All of the performances and special events that we featured have been canceled. We are working on updating our site to provide you with suggestions for ways to enjoy the arts from the comfort of your home as well as an overview of wonderful events you can experience later this year.
Take care,
-Sherri Holmes
Triangle Friends of African American Arts Founder
Take care,
-Sherri Holmes
Triangle Friends of African American Arts Founder
Blog Highlights
Our stories are being told and we should be
there to see them.
I just saw The Justice Theater Project’s production of A Doll’s House and Playmakers Repertory Company’s Skeleton Crew. Both performances received rave reviews from audiences and critics. They both have great casts, unique sets and special stories about our community. They were both written by young African American female playwrights.
There is another thing the shows have in common. They did not have enough African Americans in the audience. It is heartbreaking to see such wonderful plays with African American casts and only a few of us there to experience them. In the Skeleton Crew playbill, there was a "Rules of Engagement" from the playwright. Here are some excerpts:
You are allowed to have audible moments of reaction and response. My work requires a few "um hmms" and "uhn uhnns" should you need to use them. This can be church for some of us, testifying is allowed. Please be an audience member that joins with others and allows a bit of breathing room. Exhale together. Laugh together. Say "amen" should you need to. This is community. Let's go.
It is clear who she was thinking of when she wrote her rules. She created her play for us. And we should be there. You know what? You will LOVE both of these shows! And your friends and family will love you for bringing them. And the actors, playwrights and theater companies will love that you were there. So please provide your support. I promise you'll be glad that you did!
By Sherri Holmes, Triangle FAAA Founder & Director
Photo by Bruce Depyssler
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