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New Play About Urban Renewal Opens in L.A.

New Play About Urban Renewal Opens in L.A.

Keith Josef Adkins · Wednesday, February 8th 2006 at 7:34PM · 249 views
The Black Dahlia Theatre presents

the world premiere of
FAREWELL, MISS COTTON
by Keith Josef Adkins
first-ever winner of the August Wilson Memorial Playwriting Award

February 11 - March 26, 2006

Directed by LARRY BIEDERMAN

Cast:
Hugh Dane
Juanita Jennings
Jeris Lee Poindexter
Arnell Powell
Dawn-Lyen Gardner
Ryan Johnston

Three generations of an African American family are divided by urban renewal--the young feel reinvented; the old feel erased. In this world premiere, Keith Josef Adkins uses stunning lyricism and biting humor to ask if our identity can withstand the waves of change.

TICKETS: $20/$15 previews
Reservations: online at www.thedahlia.com or 866 468 3399

The Black Dahlia Theatre is at
5453 W. Pico Avenue
(at Hauser, between Fairfax and La Brea)

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