You Really Got A Hold On Me + Poetry In Motion
February 13, 2011 at Seattle's ACT Theatre, a celebration of love sponsored by the Lorraine Hansberry Project and Danceable Planet. The Hansberry Project at ACT announces the return of You Really Got a Hold on Me, the overwhelmingly popular staged reading of selected writings on love from African American writers and poets, plus a new collaboration with Danceable Planet, titled Poetry+Motion.
This double bill program showcased local African American arts organizations while celebrating both literary and performance expressions on love. Presented by The Hansberry Project, You Really Got a Hold on Me opened the afternoon with writings read by local actors and couples, set to popular rhythm and blues love songs. The program featured Steve and Vida Sneed, Seattle City Councilman Bruce and JoAnne Harrell, and Jace and Leilani Farr, joined by Tracey Michelle Hughes, Jason Holt, Telena Bennett, Jason Sanford, and Jazmyn Scott.
Presented by Danceable Planet, Poetry+Motion celebrated African American poetry and dance. Works from the African American Writers Alliance and other local poets are read and expressed through dance and movement, presented by youth performers from the Nu Black Arts West Theatre and professional dancers Duane George, Afua N'diaye, and Karen Sims.
Read more: http://seattle.broadwayworld.com/article/The_Hansberry_Project_and_Danceable_Planet_Announce_Double_Bill_Program_213_20110213#ixzz1EY9L8XW3
Read MoreThis double bill program showcased local African American arts organizations while celebrating both literary and performance expressions on love. Presented by The Hansberry Project, You Really Got a Hold on Me opened the afternoon with writings read by local actors and couples, set to popular rhythm and blues love songs. The program featured Steve and Vida Sneed, Seattle City Councilman Bruce and JoAnne Harrell, and Jace and Leilani Farr, joined by Tracey Michelle Hughes, Jason Holt, Telena Bennett, Jason Sanford, and Jazmyn Scott.
Presented by Danceable Planet, Poetry+Motion celebrated African American poetry and dance. Works from the African American Writers Alliance and other local poets are read and expressed through dance and movement, presented by youth performers from the Nu Black Arts West Theatre and professional dancers Duane George, Afua N'diaye, and Karen Sims.
Read more: http://seattle.broadwayworld.com/article/The_Hansberry_Project_and_Danceable_Planet_Announce_Double_Bill_Program_213_20110213#ixzz1EY9L8XW3
