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The Robey Theatre Company presents Paul Robeson 125th Birthday Celebration
April 9, 2023 • 1:00 pm - 7:00 pm
$10
IT’S THE PAUL ROBESON 125TH BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION, AND YOU’RE INVITED!
ABOUT THE EVENT
The Robey Theatre Company is inspired by Paul Robeson, the Black global activist, humanitarian, actor, artist and athlete. The Robey will celebrate the man, his accomplishments, and his legacy on the occasion of Paul Robeson’s 125th birthday.
This birthday is being celebrated internationally by member organizations of the Paul Robeson Alliance, of which The Robey is a part. The honorary chairs of the Robeson 125th birthday celebration are Harry Belafonte and Danny Glover.
The afternoon will kick off with welcoming remarks by Robey co-founder Danny Glover. Ben Guillory, the Producing Artistic Director of The Robey Theatre Company and Robey co-founder, will perform a dramatic monologue as Paul Robeson. There will be a conversation with Danny Glover and Ben Guillory on Robeson’s legacy. There will be musical recordings. There will be performances of original scenes depicting episodes in the life of Paul Robeson. These scenes are written by members of The Robey Playwrights Lab and will be performed by the actors of The Robey Theatre Company.
Light refreshments (birthday cake, charcuterie) will be served. Attendees are free to come and go during the six hours of events.
EVENT DATE
Sunday, April 9, 2023, 1:00 PM to 7:00 PM
LOCATION
The reading will take place in Theatre Four at Los Angeles Theatre Center, 514 S. Spring St., Los Angeles, CA 90013. Because seating is limited, reservations are required.
RESERVATIONS
Email your RSVP to [email protected] or call (213) 489-7402. Include the name of person attending the event, email, phone and how many people will be attending. The celebration is free. The Robey Theatre Company is a non-profit organization, and a voluntary donation of $10 is suggested.