Catch me, Venus Sings, spinning Thursday, Dec. 17 and Friday, Dec. 18 at 393 Broad Street in Providence. I'll be part of “Introducing…the Power of Extraordinary Everyday People,” a Breaking the Chains Community Theater showcase. (photo by Nataly Garcia)
PROVIDENCE, RI - If you did not see the information on my sister blog, RezaRitesRi.com, Providence is about to be exposed to an organic arts movement designed to heal those who perform and participate: Breaking the Chains Community Theater (BTC), a project of People's School. Tonight and tomorrow, from 7-10 PM, they will be previewing their groundbreaking work, and its endless possibilities, with a showcase called "Introducing...the Power of Extraordinary Everyday People." It takes place at the historic Theater at the Annex Building of Trinity Methodist Church, 393 Broad Street in Providence, RI.
Some may remember - or be alumni - of the first round of work done by the People's School, for instance the "Mindz Speaking" event held at the Providence Black Repertory Company in the fall of 2006. And while co-founder Deanna "Dee Dee" Brown remains at the helm - with the support of a variety of artists and community members that collaborated before - with a new home that also serves as a performance site, a fresh cadre of recently transformed artists, and a host of new partners (including me Venus Sings/DJ Reza Wreckage), expect the unexpected, prepare for empowerment, and be ready to open your hearts and minds to a program with incredible potential.
Or come out to support your newest, favorite DJ.
Read more about People's School and their two-day showcase below, in an excerpt from the organization's press release. Or click here to read the entire version - on RezaRitesRi.com. To read about the former incarnation of People's School, click here.
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
PEOPLE’S SCHOOL HOSTS PREMIERE
For more info, contact Deanna “DeeDee” Brown at (401) 230-0060 or by email: PeoplesSchool@gmail.com
Providence, RI – On Thursday, December 17, People’s School will host its premiere showcase, “Introducing…the Power of Extraordinary Everyday People” at 7pm. The performance will take place at the historic Theater at the Annex Building of Trinity Methodist Church, 393 Broad Street, Providence. This performance is a preview of Breaking the Chains Community Theater (BTC), which will be offered in Spring 2010 at People’s School.
People’s School is a resident-led organization that uses the arts to address community issues that plague Providence and it’s residents: unemployment, crime, poverty, drug abuse, poor mental health, racism and classism and the trauma that is linked to coping with these issues.
People’s School is holding two Showcases to preview this work: on Thursday, December 17th and Friday, December 18th. Guests are invited to arrive early to support local artists and get holiday shopping done at the People’s Marketplace, starting at 7pm (and going throughout the night). Theater Doors open at 7:30pm, and the show begins at 8pm. The event costs $5 for adults, and $2 for children 12 & under.
People’s School is located at the Annex Building at Trinity Methodist Church on 393 Broad Street, Providence, RI. For more information, visit PeoplesSchool.wordpress.com or Deanna “DeeDee” Brown: (401) 230-0060, PeoplesSchool@gmail.com.
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