Join us in our outdoor theatre for our free, 6th-annual Juneteenth Celebration in collaboration with the George L. Stevens Senior Center! Hosted by Gill Sotu, featuring music performances by guest artists and an original play written by Miki Vale and community participants, Directed by Yolanda Marie Franklin.Schedule:12:00 - 12:10 p.m.: Welcome by Host Gill Sotu12:10 - 12:20 p.m.: Alyce Smith Cooper Music Performance12:20 - 12:30 p.m.: Rebecca Jade Soul/Jazz Music Performance12:30 - 1:00 p.m.: The Old Globe Play Presentation1:00 - 1:20 p.m.: Treesje and Saint Spoken Word Performance1:20 - 1:35 p.m.: Brittany Taylor Neo-Soul Music Performance1:35 - 1:55 p.m.: David Dredden and the Undefeated Contemporary Gospel Choir performanceAlthough offered for free, tickets are required as this is a general admission event. If there is a waitlist for this event, we encourage everyone to register as there will be ample seating available.BOX OFFICE PHONE: (619) 234-5623 / EmailThe Old Globe on Facebo
Most city and county of San Diego government offices will be closed Monday in observance of Juneteenth, with events for the holiday beginning this weekend.
This weekend in the arts: Disco Riot's Queer Mvmnt fest continues with Rogelio Lopez and more; "Twelfth Night" brings Shakespeare's inimitable comedy to the outdoor stage; new art exhibitions in La Jolla; the Mainly Mozart festival across town; Juneteenth celebrations; and middle-grade fiction.
Premieres Thursday, May 11, 2023 at 8:30 p.m. on KPBS TV / PBS App + Encores Saturday, May 13 at 4:30 p.m. on KPBS TV and Monday, May 15 at 8:30 p.m. on KPBS 2. Wren T. Brown’s career in theatre, film and television spans far and wide. Wren learned young how helping others is the key to making inclusion in the industry work. He and michael discuss his versatile career, his hometown theatre, the Ebony Repertory Theatre (ERT) - the first African-American professional Equity theatre company in Los Angeles, and how staying relevant starts by staying aware.
Premieres Thursday, May 4 at 8:30 p.m. on KPBS TV / PBS App + Encores Saturday, May 6 at 4:30 p.m. on KPBS TV + Monday, May 8 at 8:30 on KPBS 2. Sharrell D. Luckett, PhD is an award-winning director, best-selling author and highly sought out acting coach who believes her Black Acting Methods help Black actors bring their true selves to their roles. Kathryn Smith-McGlynn is an accomplished actor, writer, director and scholar. Both women discuss how acting is a continual learning process and how cultural identity is important to embrace in every role because it is what brings a character to life.