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Dr. Sandra G. Shannon
An Immersive discussion inspired by August Wilson’s “Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom.”
Cincinnati Shakespeare Company (CSC) is proud to present Dr. Sandra G. Shannon, the leading authority on playwright August Wilson, for a lecture inspired by CSC current production of Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom that explores the role of Blues women, like Ma Rainey, as conveyors and preservers of Black culture. CSC is presenting Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom from Jan. 21 – Feb. 12. Learn more here.
Delve into topics such as:
• History of the Blues as a response to slavery and Black oppression
• Relationship between the Blues and Black feminism
• The cultural impact of both Wilson’s words on these issues today
The evening will close with an opportunity for attendees engage in a dialogue about August Wilson, theatrical storytelling, and the Cincinnati Shakespeare Company. The panel will include Dr. Sandra G. Shannon, Candice Handy (Director of Education of Cincinnati Shakespeare Company), and Crystian Wiltshire (Associate Artistic Director of Cincinnati Shakespeare Company).
Dr. Sandra G. Shannon is Professor Emerita of African American Literature in the Department of English at Howard University. Widely acknowledged as the leading authority on playwright August Wilson, keynotes of her expertise include:
-Founder and current President of the August Wilson Society
-Scholar-in-Residence, August Wilson African American Cultural Center
-PI, Black Seed Grant: Centering and Celebrating Wilsonian Warriors
-Fellow and Dean Elect, College of Fellows of the American Theatre
Explore her bio more online here.
ADMISSION INFO
Event Begins at 7PM
Pay what you can admission (from $0 to $100)
Open to public
Reserve tickets online: https://cincyshakes.com/event/drshannon/
Phone: 513-381-2273
Email: boxoffice@cincyshakes.com
LOCATION
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Vaccination/Negative Test and Mask Audience Requirements (as of August 30, 2021) At this time, all ticketholders must show proof of a full COVID vaccination status or provide a negative COVID test to enter The Otto M. Budig Theater. • Option 1: Proof of Vaccination Ticketholders 12 years of age or older may show proof of full COVID vaccination to enter accompanied by a photo ID. OR • Option 2: Negative COVID PCR Test Ticketholders 5 years of age or older may show proof of a negative COVID PCR test taken within 72 hours of performance to enter. All ticket holders are required to wear face masks fitting securely over their mouth and nose while inside The Otto M. Budig Theater except when consuming food or beverage. Prolonged periods of mask removal are not permitted, and even if eating or drinking, masks must be worn when not actively eating or drinking.
