PAST PERFORMANCES
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Harlem, NY
January 22, 2010
PT @ IMAN's Special Edition Community Cafe @ The Apollo
also featuring Mos Def, Amir Sulaiman, Liza Garza & more
WHEN: Saturday @ 7:30pm
WHERE: The Apollo Theater, 253 West 125th Street
(between 7th and 8th Ave)
TICKETS: $20
INFO & TICKETS: www.imancentral.org
Chicago, IL
July 31-August 1 , 2009
PT @ IMAN's Community Cafe: "A Thousand Tales Told"
performing excerpts from 'MEMBUH
WHEN: Friday; Music @ 6pm, Show @ 7pm
WHERE: Parkway Ballroom; 4455 S. King Drive; Chicago, IL
INFO & RESERVATIONS: www.imancentral.org
San Francisco, CA
An "ArtBurst" from The Rain
@ 2009 National Summit of Ensemble Theaters
Sponsored by Network of Ensemble Theaters [NET]
WHEN: June 17-22, 2009
WHERE: University of San Francisco
INFO: www.ensembletheaters.net
PEACHES
@ 2009 McNair Scholars Reasearch Conference
Sponsored by Southeastern Assoc. of Educational Opportunity [SAEOPP]
WHEN: June 25, 2009 @ 5pm
WHERE: Martin Luther King Chapel, Morehouse College
INFO: www.gsu.edu/mcnair
PT Honored w/ "Dr. Betty Shabazz Award"
@ 2009 Memorial Lecture and Awards Gala Fundraiser
Sponsored by Women In Islam, Inc [WII]
PT performs and receives the 2009 Dr. Betty Shabazz Award, honoring women who dedicate their lives to helping others.
WHEN: June 28, 2009 @ 3pm
WHERE: Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture (directions)
INFO: www.womeninislam.org
Seattle , WA
National Performance Network - Annual Meeting
December 11-15, 2008
Philadelphia , PA
MANA's 2nd Annual Conference
November 28-30, 2008
Chicago , IL
IMAN's Arts and Leadership Retreat
October 17-19, 2008
New Orleans , LA
Network of Ensemble Theatres - Annual Gathering
August 11-15, 2008
Atlanta, GA
Azizah Magazine's Summer Social Event
August 16, 2008
Denver, CO
National Performance Arts Convention
June 10-14, 2008
Chicago, IL
April 25 , 2008
PT @ IMAN's Community Cafe: "Mothers of the Movement"
PT performs a live commercial! "Mothers of the Movement" pays tribute to past, present, and future women...sisters, friends, wives, daughters, family, leaders, our mothers...who inspire our dreams and work to realize them.
WHEN: Friday @ 7pm
WHERE: The Grand Ballroom; 6351 S. Cottage Grove; Chicago, IL
INFO & RESERVATIONS: www.imancentral.org
THE NETHERLANDS/HOLLAND (International Premiere!)
March 5-22 , 2008
PEACHES
World Music Theater Festival (www.wmtf.nl)
Progress Theatre will make its international debut of PEACHES, touring as part of the 2008 World Music Theater Festival (WMTF). WMTF internationally presents new works by exceptional theatre makers from all over the world in a biennial festival. Tour Cities inlcude: Amsterdam, Antwerp, Den Haag, Rotterdam, Utrecht and stay tuned for more...
March 7-Friday | 20.30 (8:30p) Podium Mozaiek inAmsterdam
March 8 - Saturday | 20.30 (8:30p) Podium Mozaiek inAmsterdam
March 9 - Sunday | 20.30 (8:30p) Podium Mozaiek inAmsterdam
March 12 - Wednesday | 20.30 (8:30p) Theater Zuidpleiniii Rotterdam
March 14-Friday | 20.30 (8:30p) RASA WereldCultureelCentrum iUtrecht
March 15 - Sat. | 20.30 (8:30p) Theater Zwembad de Regentesj Hague
March 16 - Sun. | 15.00 (3:00p) Theater Zwembad de Regentesj Hague
March 19 - Wednesday | 20.15 (8:15p) Leidse Schouwburg ii Leiden
Visit www.wmtf.nl for details!
Athens, GA
February 9, 2008
PEACHES
Presented by the University of Georgia at Athens African American Cultural Center (AACC)
WHEN: .Saturday @ 6pm
WHERE: The Morton Theatre (Directions)
............195 West Washington St.
............Athens, GA 30601
TICKETS: .FREE! For Reservations Call the AACC @ 706-542-8468 or ...............The Morton Theatre @ 706-613-3771
Houston, TX
February 2, 2008
PEACHES
Presented by MECA (Multicultural Education & Counseling through Arts) as National Performance Network Artist Residency
WHEN: Saturday @ 8pm
WHERE: DiverseWorks (Directions)
WHERE: 1117 East Fwy; Houston, TX 77002
TICKETS: $6 in advance, $10 at the door
Click Here to Buy Advance Tickets! Available Online Only!
February 6, 2008
"THE FREEDOM SONG" Live @ Prince Among Slaves Screening
Sponsored by the Muslim Students Association at Bryn Mawr College
WHEN: Wednesday @ 7pm
WHERE: Bryn Mawr College - Thomas Hall (Directions)
INFO & RESERVATIONS: 908 887 2560
PT performs "The Freedom Song" as the opening act to the advanced screening of the acclaimed documentary "Prince Among Slaves," the true story of an African Muslim Prince sold into slavery in the American South in 1788. For info on the film visit www.princeamongslaves.tv.
December 22, 2007
MAS/ICNA Nat'l Convention
The women of PT perform a live commerical as part of the "Sisters Entertainment" event.
WHEN: Saturday @ 10pm
WHERE: Hyatt Regency - Chicago, IL
Atlanta, GA
December 15, 2007
"Revival of Consciousness" Poetry Slam & Event
PT performs a live commerical as part of the "Revival of Consciousness Poetry Slam & Event" at GA Tech University in support of the Risala Institute. (www.risalainstiture.com/events).
WHEN: Saturday @ 6pm
WHERE: GA Tech University - Student Center Theatre
TICKETS: $5-$7. Visit www.risalainstitute.com/events for details!
Washington , DC
"THE FREEDOM SONG" by Progress Theatre
Live @ the DC premiere screening of
Prince Among Slaves
Saturday, December 1, 2007 @ 2:30pm
Howard University - Crampton Auditorium
PT performs "The Freedom Song" as the opening act to the premiere screening of the acclaimed documentary "Prince Among Slaves," the true story of an African Muslim Prince sold into slavery in the American South in 1788. For tickets and info visit www.princedc.org.
Baltimore, MD
November 30-December 2, 2007
'MEMBUH: Confessions of The Only Generation
WHEN: ....Friday & Saturday @ 8pm
WHERE: . Sunday @ 3pm
WHERE: ..Murphy fine Arts Center, Turpin-Lamb Theatre
Atlanta, GA
August 24-26, 2007
'MEMBUH: Confessions of The Only Generation
WHEN: ....Friday & Saturday @ 8pm
WHERE: . Sunday @ 3pm
WHERE: ..SPELMAN COLLEGE, Baldwin Burrough Theatre
ATLANTA, GA
July 20, 2007 (Friday)
Neo-Soul Concert @ 25th Annual Riyaadah
(w/ host Basheer "Da Truuf" Jones)
*PT performs their "Neo-Spirituals" LIVE!
WHEN: 7-11pm (www.riyaadah.org)
WHERE: Morris Brown College, Cunningham Auditorium
July 21, 2007 (Saturday)
Fashion Show @ 25th Annual Riyaadah
*PT performs their "Neo-Spirituals" LIVE!
WHEN: 3-5pm (www.riyaadah.org)
WHERE: Hickman Center, Auditorium
DALLAS, TX (A special JUNETEENTH Premiere! View Press Release)
June 21-23, 2007
'MEMBUH: Confessions of The Only Generation
Sponsored by the South Dallas Cultural Center
WHEN: ....Thursday @ 12pm (student matinee), Saturday @ 8pm
WHERE: ..Richland College, Fannin Performance Hall
.................12800 Abrams Rd; Dallas, TX 75243
DALLAS, TX
June 17, 2007 (Sunday)
Community Conversation w/ Eurro
featuring Interview w/ PT's Cristal Chanelle Truscott
WHEN: 5am on KSOC 94.5 FM "K-Soul"
-and- 6am on KBFB 97.9 FM "The Beat"
June 18, 2007 (Monday)
Soul Sessions Mondays w/ Neo Soul Cafe
(DJ Frances Jaye, Viz & Jay Clip)
*PT performs their "Neo-Spirituals" in a LIVE MUSIC SESSION!
WHEN: 10pm
WHERE: SPIKE; 5321 Mockingbird Lane; Dallas, TX 75206
Performance Arts Workshop-IN-PROGRESS w/ youth (6-17yrs)
WHEN: 3pm-5pm
WHERE: South Dallas Cultural Center
June 22, 2007 (Friday)
Workshop-IN-PROGRESS for Upward Bound Students
WHEN: 3pm-5pm
WHERE: Richland College
NEW YORK, NY
February 23-24, 2007
PEACHES and 'MEMBUH
Friday & Saturday @ 8pm
Abrons Arts Center
@ Henry Street Settlement
466 Grand Street (at Pitt)
New York, NY 10002
BALTIMORE, MD
February 15-18, 2007
PEACHES and 'MEMBUH
A two-show PT repertory presented as part of The Subscription Series
Thursday - Saturday @ 8pm; Saturday & Sunday @ 3pm
Theatre Project
45 West Preston Street
Baltimore MD 21201
ATHENS, GA
February 1, 2007
PEACHES and Workshop-in-Progress
Thursday @ 4pm - Workshop
University of Georgia-Athens (UGA)
Department of Theatre and Fine Arts
Thursday @ 7pm - PEACHES Performance
The Morton Theatre
195 West Washington St.
Athens, GA 30601
Cedar Rapids , IA
THE RAIN
(excerpts from a work-in-PROGRESS)
National Performance Network Annual Meeting
November 9-13, 2006
Noordwijk, the Netherlands
November 1-2, 2006
Diversity Dialogues
convened by The Embassy of the United States of America to the Netherlands
co-sponsored by Leadership Conference on Civil Rights Education Fund
Diversity Dialoges is a series of discussions and conferences aimed at fostering a fuller understanding and appreciation of diversity within our societies. PT's Cristal Chanelle Truscott is an invited participant in this groundbreaking series.
October 20 - October 21, 2006 (view Press Release)
PEACHES
Friday & Saturday @ 8pm
The Heinen Theatre (HCC-Central Fine Arts Complex)
3517 Austin
Houston, TX 77004 (click for DIRECTIONS)
HOUSTON, TX
"PEACHES" Art Installation Exhibit & Peformance
Progress Theatre will perform a short excerpt from PEACHES at Project Row Houses' (PRH) Fall Festival to commemorate the Public Opening of the 25th Round of Artists' Installations at PRH. Progress Theatre Playwright, Cristal Chanelle Truscott, is one of the artists chosen by PRH to transform an empty "shotgun" house with a communiy art installation. Cristal's installation, also named "PEACHES," is inspired by PT's work in using art to interrogate African American stereotypes. LEARN MORE ABOUT Project Row Houses.
Live Commercial Performance: Saturday, October 21 @ 12pm
Art Installation Exhibit Runs: October 2006 - January 2007
Project Row Houses
2500 Holman, between St. Charles and Live Oak Streets
TICKETS: FREE
Atlanta, GA (PREMIERE!)
'MEMBUH: [CONFESSIONS OF] THE ONLY GENERATION
Friday & Saturday, 8pm; Sunday, 3pm
Special Event Performance of PEACHES Thursday, June 29 @ 8pm
14th Street Playhouse, Stage 2
173 14th Street (@ Juniper across from Colony Square Mall)
Atlanta, GA 30309
Suggested Age Range: High School, College, Adult, 14+
The Atlanta Premiere of 'MEMBUH is sponsored in part by:
Bailey's Cafe: a non-profit Arts & Education Organization
Baltimore , MD (ENCORE PERFORMANCE! read City Paper Article)
May 4-7 , 2006
PEACHES
With a preshow "OPEN STAGE" featuring Nina "Lyrispect" Ball, Ezekial Jackson & Mahogany Soul
Thursday, Friday, & Saturday, 8pm; Saturday, 2pm; Sunday, 3pm
Theatre Project
45 West Preston Street
Baltimore, MD 21201
This Encore Presentation of PEACHES is sponsored in part by:
Headz Up Events: www.headzup-events.com
The Flywire and Flywire Magazine: www.theflywire.com
Harlem, NY (view press release & flyer)
PEACHES
presented as part of The Salon Series at THE APOLLO THEATER
Friday & Saturday @ 8pm
APOLLO THEATER, Soundstage
253 W. 125th Street (btwn 7th & 8th Ave)
BOTH PERFORMANCES SOLD OUT!
New York, NY
February 1, 2006
'MEMBUH
African Heritage Month Opening Ceremonies
New York University - Eisner & Lubin Auditorium
Wednesday @ 8pm
Atlanta, GA (ENCORE PERFORMANCE!)
January 20-22, 2006
PEACHES
With a preshow "OPEN STAGE " featuring ATL artists Theresa Davis, Basheer "DaTrUuF" Jones, Alice Lovelace; *And matinee performances by young artists Christopher Hampton, Alisa Routh and the students of KIPP South Fulton Academy
14th Street Playhouse, Stage 2
173 14th Street
Atlanta, GA 30309
Atlanta, GA -- Spelman College
"FRIDAY FORUM" @ The Drama Department
featuring the PROGRESSTHEATRE Ensemble
WHEN: Friday, January 20 (12pm-1:00pm)
WHERE: Spelman Drama Dept.
Atlanta, GA --Morehouse College
"SEARCH 4 DaTrUuF POETRY NITE" w/ host Basheer Jones
PT LIVE COMMERCIAL
WHEN: Thursday, January 19 (8pm-12am)
WHERE: Jazzman's Cafe
Atlanta, GA
Interview on "SISTER'S TIME"
featuring Cristal Chanelle Truscott, Maiesha McQueen & Dana Bowles
WHEN: Thursday, January 12 (6pm-7pm)
WHERE: Radio Station WRFG 89.3FM
2005
Miami, FL
THE RAIN
(excerpts from a work-in-PROGRESS)
"Artist ArtBurst" @ 21st National Performance Network Annual Meeting
December 8-12, 2005
Miami, FL
Tampa, FL (PREMIERE!)
PEACHES
with a preshow "OPEN STAGE " featuring Tampa artists Venus Jones and Lizz Straight
November 18-20, 2005
Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center, Shimberg Theater
1010 N. W. C. MacInnes Place; Tampa, FL 33602
Tampa, FL
Post-Show INTERVIEW ON "THE WOMEN'S SHOW"
featuring the cast of PEACHES
WHEN: Saturday, November 19th (10:00am-12:00pm)
WHERE: Radio Station WMNF FM 88.5
To LISTEN to the interview, visit the Women's Show Archives (11/19/05) on wmnf.org. **NOTE: PT's segment starts 29.38 minutes into the show.
Baltimore, MD (PREMIERE!)
PEACHES
with a preshow OPEN STAGE featuring Baltimore/DC-area artists Nina "Lyrispect" Ball, Ezekiel Jackson, and Princess of Controversy
October 7-9, 2005 @ Theatre Project
Friday & Saturday, 8pm Saturday, 3pm; Sunday, 4pm
Theatre Project
45 West Preston Street
Baltimore, MD 21201
Atlanta, GA (PREMIERE!)
PEACHES
*with a preshow "OPEN STAGE" featuring Atlanta artists:
Eugene IV, Zarinah Mahmoud, Gloria "Adanna" Lawson, Amanda Lockett, & Shamaria Simmons
Friday, July 29, 2005; *8pm Saturday, July 30; 3pm & *8pm
14th Street Playhouse, Stage 2
173 14th Street (@ Juniper across from Colony Square Mall)
Atlanta, GA 30309
Houston, TX (PREMIERE!)
PEACHES
featuring Houston poets: Krystle Liggins, Natalie Guillory, Crystal Laboy, and Therisa Callier in a preshow "OPEN STAGE "
Saturday, July 9, 2005; 8pm
The Heinen Theatre (HCC-Central Fine Arts Complex)
3517 Austin
Houston, TX 77004
If you missed PT on KTSU-Radio, click here to listen to our interviews in NYC and San Francisco!
Houston, TX
CONVERSATIONS WITH MAURICE HOPE-THOMPSON
featuring the cast of PEACHES
WHEN: Saturday, July 2nd (9:05am-9:25am)
Saturday, July 9th (9:05am-9:25am)
WHERE: Radio Station KTSU FM 90.9
Harlem, NY
LIVE COMMERCIAL @ Studio Museum in Harlem
Presented as part of the Studio Museum's JUNETEENTH CELEBRATION
June 18, 2005; 11am-3pm (PT takes the stage at 1:15pm) at the Adam Clayton Powell, Jr. State Office Building- 163 West 125th St.
NYC, NY
PEACHES @ Aaron Davis Hall in NYC
Presented as part of the International Series
March 29, 2005 @ 10:30am; Stage B
San Francisco, CA
'MEMBUH: [CONFESSIONS OF] THE ONLY GENERATION
presented at YouthSpeaks 4th Annual Living Word Festival in San Francisco, CA
October 6th & 7th @ 8pm at the ODC Theatre 3153 17th St. (at Shotwell St.)
San Francisco, CA
Writing Workshop-In-Progress
Friday, October 8th @ YouthSpeaks
2169 Folsom St; San Francisco, CA 94110
www.YouthSpeaks.org
Oakland, CA
Theatre Workshop-In-Progress
East Side Arts Alliance Oakland, CA - Tuesday, October 5
PT works with kids from the East Side Arts Alliance on using theatre as activism and implementing poetry, song, and dance in performance.
For More of PT's past performances, Click HERE to see the Performance History.