Celebrated the world round as a singer and actor; blacklisted by his own country as an activist. Paul Robeson chronicles the life of a great American artist and civil rights advocate. A powerful look at the many facets of Robeson the man, as well as Robeson the star, this one-man show stars acclaimed actor Avery Brooks in this special one-week engagement.
Four Performances Only!
March 24 @ 10:00 a.m. (Student matinee)
March 25 & 26 @ 8:00 p.m.
March 27 @ 2:00 p.m.
Tickets start at $15.
Paul Robeson is presented by special arrangement with Dramatists Play Service, Inc., New York.
Widely regarded as one of the leading stage actors of his generation, Brooks is known to millions from his work as Commander Sisko on "Star Trek: Deep Space Nine" and in films such as "American History X". Avery Brooks is a former Artistic Director of Atlanta’s own NBAF, presenters of the National Black Arts Festival. Brooks has received much critical acclaim for his work in Paul Robeson, and pays excellent tribute to the life of Robeson. He’s performed in the role since 1982 at the Westwood Playhouse in Los Angeles, the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. and the Longacre Theater on Broadway. He also portrayed Robeson in "Are You Now Or Have You Ever Been?", both on and off-Broadway.
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2011 NATIONAL BLACK ARTS FESTIVAL: JULY 7TH - 17TH for more details go to NBAF !!
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