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2013 in my Rearview Mirror

Posted on January 1, 2014 by Ayodele Nzinga, MFA, PhD

2013 was a very full year for me and mine. It was a year that will perhaps help to define us for a lifetime. We are not strangers to difficulty in fact we often marvel at the statistical odds in … Continue reading →

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The Lower Bottom Playaz:FENCES at The African American Museum and Library at Oakland.

Posted on November 26, 2013 by Ayodele Nzinga, MFA, PhD

Lower Bottom Playaz, Inc, under the direction of Ayodele Nzinga, MFA, PhD present the 6th of the 10 play cycle on their march to be the first troupe ever to do all ten in chronological order. http://www.TalesofIronandWater.com

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Crows

Posted on November 9, 2013 by Ayodele Nzinga, MFA, PhD

In conversation with Crows ancient obsidian sentries of the gate between worlds they remind me to stand in my integrity to know what I know and stay the path WolfHawkJaguar told me “Don’t give up before the miracle happens” I … Continue reading →

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The Importance of August Wilson to American Theater

Posted on November 2, 2013 by Ayodele Nzinga, MFA, PhD

Fences opens Oakland CA November 28. tickets online:www.lowerbottomplayaz.com

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The Start of a Landmark Season

Posted on September 22, 2013 by Ayodele Nzinga, MFA, PhD

Oakland’s premier African American Theater troupe, The Lower Bottom Playaz are presenting Wilson’s entire Century Cycle in chronological order. FENCES opens November 2013. http://www.TalesofIronandWater, http://www.lowerbottomplayaz.com

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The First “PlayNotes” Podcast

Posted on September 22, 2013 by Ayodele Nzinga, MFA, PhD

Oakland’s premier African American Theater troupe, The Lower Bottom Playaz are presenting Wilson’s entire Century Cycle in chronological order. FENCES opens November 2013. http://www.TalesofIronandWater, http://www.lowerbottomplayaz.com

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‘August Wilson’s American Century Cycle’ starring Phylicia Rashad comes to life

Posted on September 22, 2013 by Ayodele Nzinga, MFA, PhD

Oakland’s premier African American Theater troupe, The Lower Bottom Playaz are presenting Wilson’s entire Century Cycle in chronological order. FENCES opens November 2013. http://www.TalesofIronandWater, http://www.lowerbottomplayaz.com

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Teching Ma Rainey

Posted on September 22, 2013 by Ayodele Nzinga, MFA, PhD

Oakland CA Oakland’s premier African American Theater troupe, The Lower Bottom Playaz are presenting Wilson’s entire Century Cycle in chronological order. FENCES opens November 2013. http://www.TalesofIronandWater, http://www.lowerbottomplayaz.com

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Theater: August Wilson’s American Century Cycle Talk Series

Posted on September 22, 2013 by Ayodele Nzinga, MFA, PhD

Oakland’s premier African American Theater troupe, The Lower Bottom Playaz are presenting Wilson’s entire Century Cycle in chronological order. FENCES opens November 2013. http://www.TalesofIronandWater, http://www.lowerbottomplayaz.com

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Enjoy this Unique Theatrical Celebration: August Wilson’s Ten Plays

Posted on September 5, 2013 by Ayodele Nzinga, MFA, PhD

The Lower Bottom Playaz in Oakland Ca are striving to be the first troupe to ever stage the entire cycle in order of the decades presented. Read more:https://www.wepay.com/donations/help-us-bring-august-wilson-s-fences-to-the-stage

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