The Robey Theatre Company
Present
“The Community as History Detective”
For The Holman Community, South Central residents & those with a concern for the Black History in Los Angeles
Next workshop: Saturday 09.24.2016
TIME: 12:30 noon – 3:00 p.m.
LOCATION:
Holman United Methodist Church
3320 West Adams Blvd.
Los Angeles Cal. 90018
Free Parking (large parking lot)
Workshop Leader: Ben Guillory w/Playwright’s Kurt Maxey (‘Pity the Proud Ones”); Melvin Ishmael Johnson (“The Emperor’s Last Performance”/”Catch The Tiger”); Julie Taiwo Oni “ (Bunk) and Oscar Arguello –(Sideways Fences, The Tattoo Parlor)
TOPIC: That’s Quite a Story…LA’s forgotten past (told by ordinary people about extraordinary moments)
Agenda: those from the community share their stories/heritage – we discuss the possibilities of transcribing the tales & perhaps dramatizing into a short 10-min play; light refreshments; plus a workshop writing exercise.
Cost: FREE
No prior experience writing is required…To successfully complete this workshop,
all you need is a willingness to follow your creative spirit-Please join us and tell
your story.
RSVP 213 489 7402
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This workshop is part of a series made possible by funding from LA County Supervisor Mark Ridley-Thomas – District 2