Kelly-Strayhorn Theater 5941 Penn Avenue Pittsburgh, PA. 15206 Phone: 412-363-3000 info@kelly-strayhorn.org (Event content descriptions and performance dates/times/prices are provided by the producing companies) Upcoming Events for June 2006 1. New Horizon Theater Presents Don Glenn Wilson’s American Menu Directed by Eileen J. Morris “American Menu” is an examination of the civil rights issues of the 60s. Five African-American women working in the back kitchen of a segregated diner in 1968 represent the chaotic lives led by so many during this period of American history – one month following the death of Martin Luther King and one month before the assassination of Robert Kennedy. Reflective, and often spirited, interchanges a month those females take place. The sometimes grouchy boss of the kitchen crew has worked there for 25 years. She is boss over feisty, stubborn, hothead Johnnie May; Martha, who has lots of kids; Buella, who is seen by the others as privileged; and troubled Mary. May 19 through June 11 (Friday & Saturday at 7:30 pm, Sunday at 3:00 pm) Ticket Price: $20 / Season Tickets Available (Discounts available for seniors, groups of ten or more and students with ID) For Reservations: 412-431-0773 2. East Liberty Presbyterian Church Presents "Honeyboy" Edwards, Louisana Red and Michael Frank in a Living Legend Blues Concert "Honeyboy" Edwards - guitarist and County Blues singer, has been playing traditional and unadulterated Mississippi Delta blues since the age of 14. The New York Times calls Edwards one of the "the last authentic performers in blues idiom..." Louisana Red - A career spanning more than half a century, has played with blues artists including B.B.King and Muddy Water; exhibits the same intensity whether playing for 10,000 at a festival or 100 in a intimate club. Michael Frank - an harmonica ace, a hot vintage blues player, and president of Chicago's legendary Earwig blues record label. Event benefits the performing arts and music programs of Hope Academy of Music and the Arts. This performance is cosponsored by the Guitar Society of Fine Arts Monday, June 5, 2006 at 7:30 pm Ticket Price: $25 each – General Admission, $40 each – VIP Reserved seating and reception with the artists following the performance. To purchase tickets call ProArts at 412-394-3353 or visit www.proartstickets.org 3. The Urban League of Pittsburgh Charter School Presents Peter Pan The students at the Urban League of Pittsburgh Charter School turn out a top notch performance of this classic Broadway musical. Come meet the ruthless pirates, the outrageous lost children, the mysterious Tribe and of course the boy who will never grow up. All audience members will be impressed at the quality of work these students have produced. Choreography by Xpressions Contemporary Dance Company and special effects by ZFX Flying. Thursday, June 15 at 7:00 pm, Friday, June 16 at 7:00 pm, Saturday, June 17 at 2:00 pm Ticket Price: $6 in advance/$8 at the door / For ticket and other information contact Hallie Donner at (412) 361-1008 ext.33 or visit www.ulpcs.org 4. Bodiography Center for Movement Presents **Spring Concert 2006** A showcase of Level 1 Student to College Preparatory Students Sunday, June 18, 2006 at 3:00 pm Ticket Price: $7.00 / To obtain tickets and other information contact Maria Caruso at 412-521-6094 www.bodiographycbc.com 5. Squonk Opera Presents Pittsburgh: The Opera A hometown celebration that will weave movies of Pittsburgh and its people with Squonk’s magical Visual spectacle and hypnotic original music. Thursday, June 22,2006 and Friday, June 23, 2006 at 8:00 pm Saturday, June 24, 2006 at 2 pm and 8 pm Sunday, June 25, 2006 at 2 pm Ticket Price: $5 cash at the door, FREE to Pittsburgh ROARS pass holders Reservations can be made by calling 412-372-4263 www.squonkopera.org 6. Pittsburgh Aids Task Force Presents National HIV/AIDS Testing Day Tuesday, June 27, 2006 at 1:00 pm (Keep checking the Kelly-Strayhorn website at www.kelly-strayhorn.org for additional event information) 7. Youthworks, Inc. Presents ** Annual Event 2006** A celebration of Youthworks programs, highlighting youth participant achievements. Wednesday, June 28, 2006 Performance time: 5:00 – 8:00 pm Event is open to the public For more information contact Darnise Lester at 281-6629 or visit www.youthworksinc.org (Events Page) See you at the Kelly-Strayhorn Theater!!! Any questions? Feel free to contact the Kelly-Strayhorn Theater at 412-363-3000 If you wish to rent the Kelly-Strayhorn Theater for an event, please call Juanita Everett at 412-363-3000 ext. 103 or email her at everett@kelly-strayhorn.org If you no longer wish to receive these emails, or your email address was entered in error and you wish to unsubscribe please send an email to info@kelly-strayhorn.org with the word unsubscribe in the subject line Kelly-Strayhorn Theater 5941 Penn Avenue Pittsburgh, PA. 15206 Phone: 412-363-3000 info@kelly-strayhorn.org (Event content descriptions and performance dates/times/prices are provided by the producing companies) Upcoming Events for June 2006 1. New Horizon Theater Presents Don Glenn Wilson’s American Menu Directed by Eileen J. Morris “American Menu” is an examination of the civil rights issues of the 60s. Five African-American women working in the back kitchen of a segregated diner in 1968 represent the chaotic lives led by so many during this period of American history – one month following the death of Martin Luther King and one month before the assassination of Robert Kennedy. Reflective, and often spirited, interchanges a month those females take place. The sometimes grouchy boss of the kitchen crew has worked there for 25 years. She is boss over feisty, stubborn, hothead Johnnie May; Martha, who has lots of kids; Buella, who is seen by the others as privileged; and troubled Mary. May 19 through June 11 (Friday & Saturday at 7:30 pm, Sunday at 3:00 pm) Ticket Price: $20 / Season Tickets Available (Discounts available for seniors, groups of ten or more and students with ID) For Reservations: 412-431-0773 2. East Liberty Presbyterian Church Presents "Honeyboy" Edwards, Louisana Red and Michael Frank in a Living Legend Blues Concert "Honeyboy" Edwards - guitarist and County Blues singer, has been playing traditional and unadulterated Mississippi Delta blues since the age of 14. The New York Times calls Edwards one of the "the last authentic performers in blues idiom..." Louisana Red - A career spanning more than half a century, has played with blues artists including B.B.King and Muddy Water; exhibits the same intensity whether playing for 10,000 at a festival or 100 in a intimate club. Michael Frank - an harmonica ace, a hot vintage blues player, and president of Chicago's legendary Earwig blues record label. Event benefits the performing arts and music programs of Hope Academy of Music and the Arts. This performance is cosponsored by the Guitar Society of Fine Arts Monday, June 5, 2006 at 7:30 pm Ticket Price: $25 each – General Admission, $40 each – VIP Reserved seating and reception with the artists following the performance. To purchase tickets call ProArts at 412-394-3353 or visit www.proartstickets.org 3. The Urban League of Pittsburgh Charter School Presents Peter Pan The students at the Urban League of Pittsburgh Charter School turn out a top notch performance of this classic Broadway musical. Come meet the ruthless pirates, the outrageous lost children, the mysterious Tribe and of course the boy who will never grow up. All audience members will be impressed at the quality of work these students have produced. Choreography by Xpressions Contemporary Dance Company and special effects by ZFX Flying. Thursday, June 15 at 7:00 pm, Friday, June 16 at 7:00 pm, Saturday, June 17 at 2:00 pm Ticket Price: $6 in advance/$8 at the door / For ticket and other information contact Hallie Donner at (412) 361-1008 ext.33 or visit www.ulpcs.org 4. Bodiography Center for Movement Presents **Spring Concert 2006** A showcase of Level 1 Student to College Preparatory Students Sunday, June 18, 2006 at 3:00 pm Ticket Price: $7.00 / To obtain tickets and other information contact Maria Caruso at 412-521-6094 www.bodiographycbc.com 5. Squonk Opera Presents Pittsburgh: The Opera A hometown celebration that will weave movies of Pittsburgh and its people with Squonk’s magical Visual spectacle and hypnotic original music. Thursday, June 22,2006 and Friday, June 23, 2006 at 8:00 pm Saturday, June 24, 2006 at 2 pm and 8 pm Sunday, June 25, 2006 at 2 pm Ticket Price: $5 cash at the door, FREE to Pittsburgh ROARS pass holders Reservations can be made by calling 412-372-4263 www.squonkopera.org 6. Pittsburgh Aids Task Force Presents National HIV/AIDS Testing Day Tuesday, June 27, 2006 at 1:00 pm (Keep checking the Kelly-Strayhorn website at www.kelly-strayhorn.org for additional event information) 7. Youthworks, Inc. Presents ** Annual Event 2006** A celebration of Youthworks programs, highlighting youth participant achievements. Wednesday, June 28, 2006 Performance time: 5:00 – 8:00 pm Event is open to the public For more information contact Darnise Lester at 281-6629 or visit www.youthworksinc.org (Events Page) See you at the Kelly-Strayhorn Theater!!! Any questions? Feel free to contact the Kelly-Strayhorn Theater at 412-363-3000 If you wish to rent the Kelly-Strayhorn Theater for an event, please call Juanita Everett at 412-363-3000 ext. 103 or email her at everett@kelly-strayhorn.org If you no longer wish to receive these emails, or your email address was entered in error and you wish to unsubscribe please send an email to info@kelly-strayhorn.org with the word unsubscribe in the subject line