PassinArt: A Theatre Company brings back _Black Nativity_, their very
popular holiday show, for three weeks only. Originally produced
off-Broadway in 1961, _Black Nativity_ is Langston Hughes’ gorgeous,
self-described “gospel song play.” “Nativity” uses a
cultural lens to retell the classic holiday Biblical story through
scripture, interpretive dance and singing—roof-raising,
awe-inspiring singing. Traditional holiday favorites like “Come All
Ye Faithful” and “Hark the Herald Angels Sing” are joined by
gospel tunes like “There’s a Meeting Here Tonight” and folk
spirituals like “Go Tell It on the Mountain” – all in rousing,
soul-stirring versions that consistently move audiences from all walks
of life.
_Black Nativity_ has been performed annually for many years in cities
such as Boston and Seattle. PassinArt has brought it PORTLAND as an
opportunity to build bridges across our communities during the season
of brotherhood and peace. Director Jerry Foster says he hopes the
audiences for _Black Nativity_ come from all ethnicities, ages and
backgrounds to celebrate the holidays. “This piece has been called
the ‘black community’s gift to the world,” Foster said. “We
like to think of our production as a gift to Portland, a way we can
all come together."
PassinArt: A Theatre Company is an African American producing theatre
company whose mission is to entertain, educate, and inspire artists
and audiences while addressing critical issues facing our community;
and to celebrate our history and culture.__
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_Season Supporting Sponsor: _RONNIE LACROUTE
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