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Can I Get a Witness? The Gospel of James Baldwin

First Preview: Nov 29, 2016
Opening Date: Dec 7, 2016
Closing Date: Dec 11, 2016
Running Time: 01:30
Can I Get a Witness? The Gospel of James Baldwin

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Playing @
Harlem Stage/Gatehouse
150 Covent Ave, New York City, NY 10031
Can I Get a Witness is a multidisciplinary theatrical work inspired by James Baldwin’s The Fire Next Time and the following Baldwin quote: "From my point of view, no label, no slogan, no party, no skin color, and indeed no religion is more important than the human being.”

Theatrically structured as an African-American church service, the work features sermons and original musical compositions that challenges audiences to engage in critical investigations on race, religion, sexual orientation, America and the status quo, while celebrating Baldwin’s ideas through music and visual imagery.

Conceived by Meshell Ndegeocello
Directed by Charlotte Brathwaite
Featuring Toshi Reagon, Paul J. Thompson, Staceyann Chin and Justin Hicks

Organ: Jake Sherman Keyboards: Jebin Bruni Drums: Abraham Rounds
Installation: Abigail DeVille

PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE:
WEDNESDAY thru SATURDAY @ 7:30 PM
SATURDAY & SUNDAY @ 2 PM
Off-Off BroadwayConcertPerformance ArtPlay - DramaFamily
Show Notes: No Intermission
Age Guidance: 10
Audience Advisory: All performances SOLD OUT

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