![]() ![]() Langston Hughes was a prolific writer who used his literary influence to bring the plight of blacks to the attention of society. The “Men in the white coats” (Hughes, 1273) who carry Ronnie’s body away are yet another figurative expression of a white society claiming another black victim. Even the milk and eggs mentioned as lacking in his diet are a subtle reference to the white society that has stunted his growth as a black man. ![]() “He rolls his big white eyes” (Hughes, 1271) at his mother. Soul Gone Home by Langston Hughes- UL Showcase 2014 Kiana Washington 2 subscribers Subscribe 26 Share 1. Ronnie’s description is a “dark boy in a torn white shirt” (Hughes, 1271). Wealth of a spiritual or emotional nature is never mentioned.Īs Kolin and Curley point out in “Hughes Soul Gone Home”, color is also a reoccurring symbol throughout the play (1274). Wealth is only mentioned in a monetary sense, “When I had money, ain’t I fed you?” (Hughes, 1271) and “you said you ain’t got no money for milk and eggs” (Hughes, 1272). His previous directing credits include: The Colored Museum (Lights! Camera! Soul!), The Niceties (Forward Theater Co.), and Pretty Fire (MKE Black Theater Fest.The pennies on Ronnie’s eyes mentioned at the beginning and end of the play refer to an ancient custom and also to the poverty that can blind one in a capitalist world. Dimonte received formal theater training from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee with additional training from the Milwaukee Repertory Theater’s Emerging Professional Residency Program (2015/2016 season). ![]() Proud Milwaukee native Dimonte Henning serves as Artistic Director for Lights! Camera! Soul! and is a Founding Member of the Milwaukee Black Theater Festival. *Member of Actor's Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers in the United States.Ĭedric Dale Hoard DIRECTOR DIMONTE HENNING The image suggests that historical events and the cyclical rise. Crawford, Brielle Richmond, Camara Stampley, Cedric Dale Hoard, Christian Williams-Henning, Cynthia Cobb*, Denzel Taylor, Dos Feurtado, Ella Lakey, Erica Cherie, Jaliyah Drake, Jomoni Haynes, Kobe Brown, Maya O’Day-Biddle, Nathan Berry, Nykolis Antoine Reynolds, Skie-Loe Meadows, Terynn Erby-Walker, Tyler Reynolds, Zoe Chambers Life as a black has benefited the speaker, who claims My soul has grown deep like the rivers. Simply put, we are here because of Jesus and that’s something to celebrate.”Ĭhristopher Gilbert returns for a fourth year with fresh choreography along with sixth year Black Nativity veteran and music phenom Antoine Reynolds as music director.īLACK NATIVITY by Langston Hughes is generously supported by BMO Harris Bank, Bader Philanthropies, Forest County Potawatomi Foundation, Greater Milwaukee Foundation, Gruber Law Offices, Herzfeld Foundation, Johnson Controls Foundation, Old National Bank, PNC Bank, Yip Harburg Foundation and Arts Midwest.īrandite Reed, Brian D. With the power in our hands to tell our own stories. But the triumph in all of this is: We Are Still Here. From economic disadvantages that have plagued our community for decades and that are clear as day, to unjustified police killings, to loss of life due to a pandemic. The Black community has faced tragedy, after tragedy, throughout these past two years. Henning explains, “I like to use art as a way of expression and social reform. This year’s production features a fresh take on Hughes’ song play by second year BLACK NATIVITY Director Dimonte Henning. ![]() Hughes’ joyous holiday musical is a testament to his timeless work, telling the story of the Nativity through a combination of scripture, poetry, dance and song from the African-American perspective. 7TH ANNUAL BLACK NATIVITY BY LANGSTON HUGHESīLACK NATIVITY by Langston Hughes returns for its 7th Annual Holiday Musical Production December 8-11, 2022, at the Wilson Theater at Vogel Hall, Marcus Center. ![]()
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