THEATER
Sunday, May 27, 2018, 2:00pm - 4:30pm
IMAGENATION THEATRE & BRUNCH: BOJANGLES MUSICAL
Special Showing
A New Musical Revue that tells the Life and Times of Bill "BOJANGLES" Robinson. An evening of song and dance that encapsulates the various moods of the era and reflects Bill "BOJANGLES" Robinson's view of his life and times, with a cast of 11 and 6 Pieces Band.
Conceived, Staged ,Choreographed and Directed By James E./Prez Carter
Running Time : 1 Hour and 60 Mins with a 15 Minutes Intermission
(Inspired By The Life and Times Of Bill “BOJANGLES” Robinson) (WGE)©2013
FREE/SUGGESTED DONATION - FOOD & DRINK AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE
@Imagenation's RAWSPACE; 2031 Adam Clayton Jr. Blvd
THURSDAY - SUNDAY, June 14 - 17, 2018
MOMS MABLEY 5 SHOW RUN: "I Got the Last Laugh"
• Thursday, June 14
PREVIEW SHOW: $38
6:30 - 9 PM | Feature Performance
• Friday, June 15*
w/VIP Performances & After Party: $100
6:30 - 9 PM | Feature Performance
9 PM - 1 AM | After Party
• Saturday, June 16
2 - 5 PM | Encore Performance: $38
Food & Drinks Available
• Sunday, June 17
2 SHOWS: $38
2 - 5 PM | Feature Performance
Food & Drinks Available
5:30 - 9:30 PM| Feature Performance
Food & Drinks Available
ABOUT
A play about the life and times of one of America's premier comedian's. Taking place at the end of her career, on the day of her last performance at the World Apollo Theatre in Harlem, NYC. An interview is granted to Mr. Charles Earthstein from The Chicago Community Paper. News Magazine. The interview takes us through the journey of a life, experiences of a career and pointed perspectives of varied issues in the span of 40 years of the life of Ms. Jackie " Moms" Mabley. The journey takes us to moments that made her endearing to us all, the stage. Sharing the brilliance of her wit, wisdom and cleverly exposed care for her profession, her culture and America's most precious commodity, our children.
Time Approximately 1935 - 1975. This autobiographical drama/comedy unfolds, through her performance, she shares her hopes, dreams, betrayals, despairs, fame and most importantly, her struggles to be America #1 funny comedian. Written and directed by James E. Carter.
*What you get for your $100 FRIDAY TICKET?
*Ticket to the Friday night reception/meet & greet with writer, producers, cast, fellow funders and complimentary wine.
*Ticket to Friday Night VIP. Dinner Theater show (meal included).
*Name mentioned in official play bill of mini theatrical run.
*Signed thank you certificate from the writer, producer and entire cast.
*Tickets to official afterparty/run kick off party at Raw Space with the entire cast, crew, live DJ, dancing drinks till 1am.
*An opportunity to support our effort to bring quality theater to communities of color.
Sunday, March 18, 2018, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
IMAGENATION THEATRE & BRUNCH: BOJANGLES MUSICAL
A New Musical Revue that tells the Life and Times of Bill "BOJANGLES" Robinson. An evening of song and dance that encapsulates the various moods of the era and reflects Bill "BOJANGLES" Robinson's view of his life and times, with a cast of 11 and 6 Pieces Band.
Conceived, Staged ,Choreographed and Directed By James E./Prez Carter
Running Time : 1 Hour and 60 Mins with a 15 Minutes Intermission
(Inspired By The Life and Times Of Bill “BOJANGLES” Robinson) (WGE)©2013
FREE/SUGGESTED DONATION - FOOD & DRINK AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE
7pm, Tuesday, February, 27, 2018
7pm, Wednesday, February 28, 2018
REPARATIONS: A Play with Music
Written & Directed by Joseph Edwards, 120 min.
Joseph Edwards' groundbreaking play comes to life with this concert reading performed with a live band!
Reparations: The Musical! explores the reparations debate with style, humor and a spirit of transformation. In this unique foray into Black history and future, a successful African American lawyer takes a case defending an insurance provider whose wealth was derived from the exploitation of enslaved Africans. When he encounters an ancient ancestor spirit with a mission to awaken him to his true identity, he is set on a journey toward love and liberation.
$10 suggested donation - Proceeds to benefit the ImageNation Renovation Fund