Monthly Archives: August 2013

Built to carry weight

Posted on August 29, 2013 by Ayodele Nzinga, MFA, PhD

Advertisements I will still stand up  even if it all falls down Stand & deliver flying over shaking ground That be my measure for all you that  come to weigh I am good in the storm My Gods built me … Continue reading →

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FENCES: Art Without Borders–Wilson the Universalist

Posted on August 25, 2013 by Ayodele Nzinga, MFA, PhD

Advertisements FENCES: Art Without Borders–Wilson the Universalist The Lower Bottom Playaz, the oldest North American African theater troupe in Oakland CA is presenting FENCES as a part of its commitment to August Wilson’s Century Cycle.  FENCES is perhaps the most … Continue reading →

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Pragmatic Optimism

Posted on August 21, 2013 by Ayodele Nzinga, MFA, PhD

Advertisements The figs did not ripen this year nor did the dreams of democracy in the land of the free the hard green fruit only skin and seeds absent the flesh necessary to sustain the living who are left with … Continue reading →

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August Wilson American Century Cycle kicks off Monday, August 26

Posted on August 4, 2013 by Ayodele Nzinga, MFA, PhD

Advertisements Major performers to stage readings of August Wilson’s Century Cycle. The Lower Bottom Playaz of Oakland Ca continue their march through Wilson’s Century Cycle with FENCES. Opening October 2013, Oakland, CA. http://www.lowerbottomplayaz.com http://www.TalesofIronandWater.com

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