The Saartjie Project, a collective of artists and activists exploring the life and legacy of Saartjie (Sara) Baartman is taking to the stage this August!
ABOUT THE SAARTJIE PROJECT
The Saartjie Project is a community-based organization that uses theatre, coalition building and art as catalysts for self-expression, re-definition and healing for Black women, girls and their communities.
Saartjie (Sara) Baartman was a South African woman exhibited throughout Britain and Paris, showing what to Europeans were highly unusual bodily features – her buttocks, breasts and vagina. From 1810 to 1815 she became an object, used at will and freely disposed of by those who robbed her of her identity.
This summer we bring her story to life through song, dance and spoken word. Jasmine Coles, Creative Advisor to The Saartjie Project said, “We are extremely excited about the production and are committed to using art as a catalyst of self-expression, self-definition and healing.
Join us!” Performances will be held at the DC Arts Center, 2438 18th Street, NW on August 22nd and August 23rd. The show begins at 7:30pm nightly. A portion of the proceeds will go to HIPS, a 501 (c) (3) tax-exempt community based organization in Washington DC. For additional information on The Saartje Project or ticket sales, contact Jessica Solomon or visit The Saartjie Project official website, www.thesaartjieproject.org.
The Saartjie Project will perform in Washington DC at the DC Arts Center on August 22nd and 23rd at 7:30pm.
The Imaginary Invalid by Molière @ STC
Published June 16, 2008 Social Commentary , Theatre Leave a CommentTags: Comedy, DC, Lansburgh Theatre, Louis XIV, Molière, Rene Auberjonois, Shakespeare Theatre Company, The Imaginary Invalid
last night, I went to a performance of the imaginary invalid last night at the Lansburgh Theatre, part of the shakespeare theatre company.
A play by Molière, adapted by Alan Drury, its a comedic social commentary on relationships, doctors, enemas and love in 17th century France! Not to mention great homage scenes to Louis XIV with a guest cameo at the end!!!
If you’re a deep space 9 fan, you’re in for a treat…the lead actor is Rene Auberjonois (Odo from DS9). There is singing, there is dancing, laughter throughout and bits of dark and raunchy adult humor that makes going to the theatre fun and exciting!
runs until July 27, 2008….check out STC’s website for more information!
i definitely recommend seeing this if you want to enjoy a hilariously fun performance while earning some impressive cultural points