James Baldwin A Soul on Fire a short play Howard B. Simon

James Baldwin A Soul on Fire a short play Howard B. Simon Edited by Charles Reese. The year 2012 marks the beginning of a year long celebration of the 25th anniversary of the passing of author/civil rights activist, James Baldwin (1924-1987). In honor of this milestone and to pay homage to the legacy of Mr. Baldwin--, James Baldwin: A Soul on Fire, the critically acclaimed Off-Broadway play by Howard. B. Simon (1962-2000) in
association with TCRE and Azaan Kamau/Glover Lane Press ( an
independent publishing house) will publish and distribute the official play
version in preparation for a book signing/reading series to start in
February 2012 and continue throughout the year.

JAMES BALDWIN: A SOUL ON FIRE is a two character short play which re-imagines what happens when writer/activist James Baldwin invites Lorraine Hansberry, Harry Belafonte and Lena Horne to a round table
discussion on race relations with Attorney General Robert Kennedy on May 24, 1963? This theatrical play witnesses a day in the life of James Baldwin as he prepares for this lesser known historical secret meeting in
New York City--three months prior to the March on Washington. This uniquely structured play explores the hidden recesses of Baldwin's innermost passions. David DeWitt of the New York Times proclaimed, " James Baldwin : A Soul on Fire is the best sort of biography: the sort that thoroughly entertains."(04/12/00)


ABOUT THE EDITOR

ABOUT CHARLES REESE
Actor/Educator/Program Consultant/Cultural Architect for Public Engagement (CAPE) Charles Reese is a native of Washington, D. C. who resides in Los Angeles, CA (via Brooklyn, NY) He received his Bachelor's Degree in Mass Communications/Theatre Arts from Morehouse College.
(Noted alumni include: Dr. Martin L. King Jr.; Filmmaker Spike Lee; and Actor, Samuel L. Jackson; Playwright/Composer, Lamar Alford). He holds a certificate of completion in Theatre Performance/Management from the Burt Reynolds Theatre Institute under the tutelage of the late
Master Theatre Director/Producer, Jose Quintero ( in association with Florida State University). Charles was a former student and mentee of the legendary Broadway artist, Lamar Alford (Godspell)---and now serves as the consulting curator /advisor to administer Mr. Alford's literary works into the
21st century and beyond.

Charles is best known for his critically acclaimed Off Broadway performance with Tony Award Nominee, Forrest McClendon in "James Baldwin: A Soul on Fire" by the late playwright Howard B. Simon (5 New York AUDELCO Award Nominations). David DeWitt of the New York Times declared, "A Soul on Fire is funny, thrilling and wise buoyed by the passionate performance of Charles Reese in the title role. Reese has a vehicle worthy of his performance." Additional THEATRE: "St. Joan & The Dancing Sickness" by Julie Hebert (Numbers & Ruby's Bucket of Blood) at The Open Fist Theatre/First Look Festival, "At Sunrise" (Attic Theatre), "Sable Rhapsody- A Murder At City
Hall" (co-written with Irene Wiley at the Mark Taper Forum Annex), "Emmett Till-50 Years Later" (Highways), "The Griot Trio" by Myla Churchill (Aaron Davis Hall), "In Dahomey with Opera Singer Shirley Verrett" (New Federal Theatre). TELEVISION: "Law and Order", "Between The Lions," "The Chris Rock Show," "In The Heat Of The Night", and "Grapevine". FILM: "40"
(Karga Seven Pictures) "Sippie" (AFI), "On The Low", "Escape to Heaven" and "Ruby Dreams". Charles currently plays, Jalil, the sardonic
foil on the hit webisode, "WHO...a web comedy", available only at www.ajakwetv.com (created by Emmy Award winning writer, Michael
Ajakwe, Jr).."WHO..." is an official selection for the first ever Marseille Web Fest in France (www.marseillewebfest.com). In addition to serving as the Executive Curator for the literary canon of Emmy Award Nominee, Howard B. Simon; Charles is the principal/founder of Teeth & Eyes Communications -- a curatorial consulting venture which utilizes innovative theatrical events as a tool for tolerance, self-esteem, and audience development for museums, colleges, social/civic organizations and the entertainment industry.
For additional information, contact charlesreese63@gmail.com or visit www.JamesBaldwinASoulOnFire.com
Additional Websites/Links:
www.sag.com/iactor/charlesreese
www.ajakwetv.com (WHO..a web comedy)
www.marseillewebfest.com (WHO...a web comedy is an official selection)
www.project1voice.org
www.facebook.com/TheCharlesReeseExp

Additional Site/Info for Glover Lane Press/Azaan Kamau
http://gloverlanepress.webs.com
gloverlanepress@gmail.com
424.703.3277

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