Ira Aldridge Repertory Players, in collaboration with San Diego Continuing Education, Educational Cultural Complex, will open its 30th Theatre Season on a "hot note" with "Harlem, Harlem," a musical revue reliving the music and the dances of the 1930s, and featuring songs of numerous African-American artists who were popular during the Harlem Renaissance.
"Harlem, Harlem" originated at Educational Cultural Complex in 1984. Created by Calvin Manson, it was first produced by the newly-founded African American theatre company, Ira Aldridge Repertory Players (IARP). "Harlem, Harlem" played a limited successful run at The Marque Theatre. Because of its successful run, IARP and Southeast Community Theatre collaborated to produce "Harlem, Harlem" at the Lyceum Theatre in 1997. This collaboration led to sold-out performances.
Set in a happening Harlem nightspot in the 1930s, "Harlem, Harlem" celebrates the soul-stirring power, energy and enthusiasm of the Harlem Renaissance. This show captures the highs and the lows, the mood, the feelings and the powerful spirit of the Harlemnites. "Harlem, Harlem" is uplifting, inspiring, and emotionally satisfying. Music in the show includes that of Duke Ellington, Count Basie, Cab Calloway, and Louis Jordan. "Harlem, Harlem" is designed to brighten your spirits and lift you out of your seat.
Admission/Cost:
Dates and times:
Ongoing until Monday, October 13
Fridays - 8:00 PM
Saturdays - 8:00 PM
Sundays - 3:00 PM
For more information, please visit: www.iarpplayers.org
"Harlem, Harlem" originated at Educational Cultural Complex in 1984. Created by Calvin Manson, it was first produced by the newly-founded African American theatre company, Ira Aldridge Repertory Players (IARP). "Harlem, Harlem" played a limited successful run at The Marque Theatre. Because of its successful run, IARP and Southeast Community Theatre collaborated to produce "Harlem, Harlem" at the Lyceum Theatre in 1997. This collaboration led to sold-out performances.
Set in a happening Harlem nightspot in the 1930s, "Harlem, Harlem" celebrates the soul-stirring power, energy and enthusiasm of the Harlem Renaissance. This show captures the highs and the lows, the mood, the feelings and the powerful spirit of the Harlemnites. "Harlem, Harlem" is uplifting, inspiring, and emotionally satisfying. Music in the show includes that of Duke Ellington, Count Basie, Cab Calloway, and Louis Jordan. "Harlem, Harlem" is designed to brighten your spirits and lift you out of your seat.
Admission/Cost:
Dates and times:
Ongoing until Monday, October 13
Fridays - 8:00 PM
Saturdays - 8:00 PM
Sundays - 3:00 PM
For more information, please visit: www.iarpplayers.org
