Eddie George appearing in ?God?s Trombones?
This one-night only presentation will be held on Jan. 15 at 7 p.m. at the Tennessee Performing Art Center?s Polk Theater. A masterpiece collection of poetic perspectives on creation brought to life through the words of African American sermonic verse; this Harlem Renaissance-Era work is an American classic. Co-presented by TPAC, “God’s Trombones” is a popular dramatic re-telling of Biblical stories in the meter of sermonic poetry made popular by African American preachers of the 19th and 20th centuries.
“We are very pleased to bring back our production of “God?s Trombones” from this summer?s phenomenally successful, sold-out event,” said Jeff Obafemi Carr, ART founding artistic director. “This encore run is significant in that we?ve moved it to a larger venue and have established our first partnership with TPAC. We are also encouraged that this will become a must-see family event that ties together with the city?s parade and unity march that rings in the Martin Luther King Jr. Day Celebration each year.”
Eddie George, a colossal figure in the National Football League, sports broadcasting and a local health advocate and spokesperson, once again brings his explosive energy and powerful presence to this classic dramatic poetic play. George made his professional acting debut with ART during the play?s summer presentation at The Belcourt Theater, which opened to a sold-out crowd. Joining George are several local and nationally known thespians, including carr (co-star of the Sony Pictures film “The Second Chance”), accomplished film and television actress Lisa Arrindell Anderson (“Madea?s Family Reunion,” “Big Momma?s House 2,” “Disappearing Acts”) and film actor Bobby Daniels (“Elizabethtown,” “The Second Chance”).
Rounding out this stellar cast is Shonka Dukureh (“Black Nativity,” “Freedom Sings”), local favorite Marlon Styles (“Waitin’ To End Hell,” “Wonderland”), and youth orator and actor Robert Fitzgerald, II (“The Second Chance”). Award-winning local filmmaker Robert Poole (“The Earl Thompson Movement”) conceives and directs the production. This special event will also feature performances by Amun Ra Theatre’s Dance, Choral and Jazz Ensembles.
One of Nashville’s fastest-growing theatre companies, Amun Ra Theatre is a non-profit, professional theatre company in its fifth year of bringing high quality, cultural and diverse artistic programming to the greater Nashville community and the region.
Tickets are available at www.tpac.org, TPAC Box Office (Downtown or at Davis-Kidd Booksellers in The Mall at Green Hills), all Ticketmaster outlets, including area Kroger stores and Macy?s; or by calling Ticketmaster, 615-255-ARTS (2787). Ticket prices are $25 and $35 and proceeds benefit Amun Ra Theatre’s Youth Summer Performing Arts Academy. A VIP ticket price of $75 includes priority seating and an afterglow reception with the cast.
For more information, visit the Web site, www.tpac.org.