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SIUE’s Black Theater Workshop Brings Stories to Life on Stage

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The Black Theater Workshop of the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Department of Theater and Dance is presenting “The Stories We Weave” through Sunday, Feb. 3.

Tonight’s and Saturday’s performances are at 7:30 p.m. Sunday’s performance is at 2 p.m. All shows are free admission and will take place in the Metcalf Theater located on the northwest side of the campus behind the Student Fitness Center.

“The Stories We Weave” is a collection of student created scenes and vignettes. The stories highlighted are a black perspective of the highs-lows, joys-sorrows of the complexities of life. The play is directed by Ashley Bland and co-directed by Kristina Cirone. Judy Gasser is the stage manager.

Student actors and dancers in the production include: Ashley Miller, Recie Wilson, Lee Edwards, Teryl Thurman, Aaron Evan, Ashley Melton, Melissa Riley, Rico Velazques, Brian Cooper, Domonique Armstrong and Tatiana McDonald.

The scene writers include: Ashley Bland, Tyson Cole, George C. Wolf, Evan Willmore and Wes Robinson.

Because seating is limited, it is recommended to obtain an admittance ticket from the SIUE box office located in Dunham Hall, Room 1042B in advance or at the Metcalf Theater box office prior to the show. Free parking for the event is in Lot E. For directions see www.siue.edu/maps/ .

 


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