AWOL Theatre Program 2006

THEATER & PERFORMING ARTS
The annual Hip Hop History Play was created as a unique approach to celebrating Black History Month. Performed every February, the play ties the history of hip hop—from its origins with Kool Herc's house parties during the late 1970's through more contemporary artists like Tupac, Mary J. Blige and Notorious B.I.G.—to significant topics relevant to Black History including the Civil Rights Movement and African heritage. First performed in 2006, the play serves several functions educating both the audience and the performers. With a cast of more than 50 young people and adults every year, performers don't simply learn lines, but are given lessons on hip hop pioneers like Afrika Bambataa and Grand Master Flash as well as workshops dealing with theater etiquette, performance techniques and conflict resolution. Schools throughout the region are invited to bring their students to see special daytime performances of the play, and teachers are provided with a companion workbook that helps bridge the gap between the lessons in the play and the classroom. Produced in partnership with the City of Savannah, The Spitfire Poetry Group and several local radio stations, the play is one of AWOL's most popular and most recognized events. Having sold out several times in recent years, the production is proof that hip hop culture is of great significance to Black History and that the positive aspects of the art form resonate far beyond just popular songs.

Category:

Entertainment

Tags:

• Poetry
• Hip
• Hop
• Life

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