Press Release: Theater J presents a reading of The Hampton Years by Jacqueline E. Lawton at The Phillips Collection
On Saturday, April 13th at 2:00pm, Theater J will present a reading of The Hampton Years by Jacqueline E. Lawton at the Phillips Collection.
Set at Virginia’s Hampton University during World War II, The Hampton Years explores the development of African American artists John Biggers and Samella Lewis under the tutelage of Austrian Jewish refugee painter and educator Viktor Lowenfeld.
Here is your opportunity to be part of the artistic process, by attending a reading of a new play in development that will have its world premiere at Theater J on May 29. The Phillips Collection's Director of Communication, Ann Greer joins the playwright, director, dramaturg and cast members for a post-show discussion following the performance.
The Phillips Collection is located at 1600 21st Street, NW Washington, DC 20009. Tickets to the reading will be included with the cost of museum admission. Click here to learn more and here for directions.
Set at Virginia’s Hampton University during World War II, The Hampton Years explores the development of African American artists John Biggers and Samella Lewis under the tutelage of Austrian Jewish refugee painter and educator Viktor Lowenfeld.
Here is your opportunity to be part of the artistic process, by attending a reading of a new play in development that will have its world premiere at Theater J on May 29. The Phillips Collection's Director of Communication, Ann Greer joins the playwright, director, dramaturg and cast members for a post-show discussion following the performance.
The Phillips Collection is located at 1600 21st Street, NW Washington, DC 20009. Tickets to the reading will be included with the cost of museum admission. Click here to learn more and here for directions.
The Hampton Years Artistic Team
Jacqueline E. Lawton, Playwright
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Shirley Serostky, Director
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Otis Cortez Ramsey-Zoe, Dramaturg
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The Hampton Years Cast
Peter Birkenhead as Viktor Lowenfeld
Lolita Marie as Elizabeth Catlett
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Edward Christian as President Bridgman and Anonymous Art Critic
Julian Elijah Martinez as John Biggers
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Sarah Douglas as Margaret Lowenfeld
Colin Smith as President MacLean and Southern Navy Admiral
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Crashonda Edwards as Samella Sanders (now Lewis)
David Lamont Wilson as Charles White
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The Phillips Collection is an "intimate museum combined with an experiment station."–Duncan Phillips, 1926.
The Phillips Collection is an exceptional collection of modern and contemporary art in a dynamic environment for collaboration, innovation, engagement with the world, scholarship, and new forms of public participation.
The Phillips Collection is an exceptional collection of modern and contemporary art in a dynamic environment for collaboration, innovation, engagement with the world, scholarship, and new forms of public participation.
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THE HAMPTON YEARS
May 29 - June 30 A World Premiere by Jacqueline E. Lawton Directed by Shirley Serotsky Dramaturgy by Otis Cortez Ramsey-Zoe Featuring Edward Christian, Sarah Douglas, Crashonda Edwards, Lolita-Marie, Julian Martinez, Sasha Olinick, Colin Smith, and David Lamont Wilson www.theaterj.org |
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