Theater
Sunday, July 9, 7pm, Columbus Performing Arts Center, 549 Franklin Ave.
Tyra is a tale of a woman who is the victim of abuse as a child and domestic violence as a young woman. She escapes and becomes a successful business woman who turns into an addict who ends up in jail for a “. . . sin too great that she could never be forgiven.” This story is told through the eyes of Tyra as an old woman. Did she ever find forgiveness from God? What was her unforgivable sin? Written by first-time playwright Phylis Mack (Columbus).
Sunday, July 9, 5pm, Columbus Performing Arts Center, 549 Franklin Ave.
Join Flow Theatre for an “Evening with Flow” that will feature a compilation of different plays, that they have produced, along with music and dance. Get ready to Flow with them as they return for a second year.
In conjunction with Fifth Annual Columbus Black Theatre Festival.
Sunday July 9, 2-4pm, Columbus Performing Arts Center, 549 Franklin Ave.
Come enjoy the Spoken Words from Columbus’ own Is Said!
Poet, Author, Playwright, and Mentor to many, Is Said will also tell us about the reading of his play, “Houses,” that deals with homelessness, that will be presented.
In conjunction with Fifth Annual Columbus Black Theatre Festival.
Saturday, July 8, 9pm, Columbus Performing Arts Center, 549 Franklin Ave.
Tara, a young bitter black woman with serious trust issues, makes a bet with her best friend’s fiancé that she can seduce his “Oh so faithful” best man, proving her belief that “all men cheat.” If Tara wins the bet, she wins $10,000. Will she win? Who will get in her way? What will Tara do to win The Bet? Written by returning playwright Charlay Marie (Columbus).
Saturday, July 8, 6-8pm, Columbus Performing Arts Center, 549 Franklin Ave.
Kenneth and Regina are approaching their one-year wedding anniversary when Regina finds out some disturbing news about her new husband. Will their love prove strong enough to withstand this life-shattering secret? In search for love, Regina finds something more beautiful, herself! Find out what happens when the Truth becomes Inconvenient! Written by returning playwright Tisha Griffith (Cincinnati).
Saturday July 8, 10am, Columbus Performing Arts Center, 549 Franklin Ave.
PAST Productions Columbus theatre company is sponsoring a free workshop at this year’s festival, “See You On Stage: Theatre Preparedness.” Learn how to audition and how to prepare for auditions. Preparation is the key to getting the part. Don’t get discouraged. This is an adult and youth (middle school and high school) workshop. Interactive participation is required; pre-registration is encouraged because space is limited.
Friday, July 7, 10pm, Columbus Performing Arts Center, 549 Franklin Ave.
The Ballad of Trayvon Martin is a poetic docudrama with music inspired by events surrounding the death of teenager Trayvon Martin on 2-26-2012. The actors represent “America” and, in their choices as an ensemble, should reflect the diverse racial and political landscape of the United States of America. Presented by Freedom Theatre [from Philadelphia, PA] playwrights Rajendra Ramoon Maharaj and Thomas J. Soto.
Friday, July 7, 8-9:30pm, Columbus Performing Arts Center, 549 Franklin Ave.
What happens when a pastor is accused of murder? Will the upstanding church board members support him or believe the media? Find out what secrets come out during the division of the members. This comedy mystery is written by the founder of the Columbus Black Theatre Festival, Julie Whitney Scott, who will return to Columbus, Ohio for the festival.