Stage Aurora Theatrical Company will be presenting “Broadway Celebrates
Veterans Day”, a virtual concert of Broadway performers celebrating our
military veterans and those who have served - and are currently serving - in
the Armed Forces. The concert began streaming on the Stage Aurora Theatrical
Company's YouTube page Saturday, November 7 at 12 p.m. and will be available
for viewing through Veteran's Day, Wednesday, November 11, 2020.
Attendance is free
with a suggested donation of $25. Proceeds from the concert will benefit Northeast Florida Women Veterans of Jacksonville and Stage
Aurora Theatrical Company. For more information, please visit www.stageaurora.org .
Broadway Celebrates Veteran's Day will feature many of your favorite Broadway
performers, musicians, and crew singing and performing in this 'can't miss'
virtual concert of heartfelt thanks and recognition to the hundreds of
thousands who have served and continue to serve to keep this country safe. Hear
favorite selections such as "The Impossible Dream,"
"Imagine," "America the Beautiful," "Boogie, Woogie,
Bugle Boy," and much more.
The virtual concert will feature Tony nominee Robert Cuccioli (Broadway:
Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark, Jekyll & Hyde), Darius de Haas (Broadway:
Shuffle Along, Or The Making of the Musical Sensation of 1921...), Jarrod Emick
(Broadway: Ring of Fire, Damn Yankees), Darryl Reuben Hall (Broadway: Godspell,
Cinderella), Janet Hubert (Broadway: Cats, "The Fresh Prince of Bel
Air"), Tony award winner Cady Huffman (Broadway: The Will Rogers Folliies,
The Producers), Renee Lawless (Broadway National: Wicked, "The Haves and
The Have Nots"), N'Kenge (Broadway: Caroline or Change, Motown The
Musical), Randy Redd (Broadway: Million Dollar Quartet, Parade), Cody Renard
Richard (Broadway Stage Manager), Desmond Richardson (Broadway: Fosse,
Chicago), Angela Robinson (Broadway: The Color Purple), "The Haves and The
Have Nots"), Justin Matthew Sargent (Broadway: Spider-Man: Turn Off the
Dark, Rock of Ages), Tony award winner Ben Vereen (Broadway:Pippin), Bethaney
Wellings-Davies (West End: Cabaret, Phantom of the Opera), NaTasha Yvette
Williams (Broadway: Waitress, The Color Purple), and Vanessa Williams
(Broadway: Into the Woods, Kiss of the Spider Woman). Artists subject to
change.
"As Founder of Stage Aurora Theatrical Company, Inc., I'm incredibly
grateful for this special opportunity to give back to those who've completely
given of themselves in the armed forces through bravery and courage,"
states Darryl Reuben Hall. "My goal is to continue to produce 'theatre
that enlightens'. Through the universal language of music and song, we all can
celebrate in this moment of sheer entertainment, enlightenment, and joy. This
is a musical celebration of thanks."
The event is stage managed by Roumel Reaux and directed by Darryl Reuben Hall.
Consultants on the virtual concert are Tim and Pamela Kashani (Apples and
Oranges Arts), and Tegan Summer.
Click On This
Link To View on Wednesday, Veterans Day, November 11. Attendance Is Free. Suggested
donation: $25 to assist the Northeast Florida Women Veterans of Jacksonville
and Stage Aurora Theatrical Company those in the theater.
Update: Jan. 29. New caterer to be announced through the Stage Aurora website. “Dinner With Booker T.”, written and
performed by Darryl
Reuben Hall, will be presented February 8, 2020 6:30PM at Worsham Hall
located at 1100 Stockton Street, Jacksonville, FL. The dinner show will be presented dinner-theatre-style.
About the Show: Darryl Reuben Hall takes the audience on a journey into
the life of Booker T. Washington by portraying the many friends and enemies
that kept him strong in the fight for equality from a United States Officer to
a General, a Coal Miner to Mrs. Ruffner, 14 characters in all. Due to its historical nature, some may find
some of the language offensive as narrative follows southern newspaper
headlines as well as comments made by senators and other politicians alike. "Dinner with Booker T." is an inside historical look into the life of one of
America's greatest orators and leader of the Negro race, Mr. Booker T.
Washington and based on his rise from slavery, to student, to educator, to
national and worldwide leader. This
60-minutes work is comprised of original rhetoric, research, song, dance,
speeches, historical dialogue, and visual presentations. Mr. Booker T. Washington was catapulted to
national acclaim following his 1895 Atlanta Exposition Compromise Speech.
Darryl Reuben Hall has been noted for his philanthropy, theater directing, show
production and acting in such theatrical shows as: “A Raisin in the Sun, Bag
It, Black Arts Festival, Colored Museum, Color Purple, Crowns, Dream Girls
Driving Miss Daisy, Fences, FRAT House, Friends, God’s Trombones, Harlem of the
South, Little Shop of Horrors, Louis N Ella, Miss Ever's Boys, Motown, Respect,
Sinner Man, Soldier’s Story, The Me Nobody Knows, Three Divas, To Kill a Mockingbird,
Steel Magnolias, and The WIZ” and other notable productions too numerous to mention along
with other venues in cities across the US and other countries. Hall has appeared with several actors/actresses
including: Angela Robinson, Ella Joyce, Melba Moore Ertha Kitt & Scott
Whitehurst - just to name a few.
“Hall does a brilliant job at capturing the realistic nature of the dinner's
backlash.” - Brooke Clariday, Theatre Reviews. “Hall is earnest in his characterization
of Washington.” - Nancy Bishop-Third Coast Review.
Get your tickets today because tomorrow may be too late. “Dinner With Booker T.”
Starring: Darryl Reuben Hall
DATE: Sat.,
Feb. 8, 2020 TIME: 6:30 p.m.
LOCATION: Good Shepherd Episcopal
(Worsham Hall)
1100 Stockton Street
Jacksonville, FL. 32204
TICKETS: Admission: $45 includes dinner. For tickets and more information, please
contact Stage Aurora Theatrical Company at (904) 765-7373 or visit Brothers
2000 (904) 768-6004 located at 5238-1 Norwood Avenue, Jacksonville, FL 32208. You may also purchase tickets at Stage Aurora Box Office.
Stage Aurora Theatrical Company will present R-E-S-P-E-C-T: A Musical Tribute to
Aretha Franklin for one performance only, will feature many of “The Queen of
Soul’s” R&B hits as well as Gospel songs.Mark your calendar and get your tickets for a little R E S P E C T!
“Having worked with Aretha Franklin and
after observing her televised home-going service, I was incredibly moved to
show my R E S P E C T by creating this musical tribute featuring many of her
classic hits that have touched millions and millions across the globe” said
Darryl Reuben Hall, Director and CEO of Stage Aurora Theatrical Company.
R-E-S-P-E-C-T will showcase such hits as Respect,
You Make me Feel Like a Natural Woman, You Better Think, and songs from her
1973 Grammy award-winning Amazing Grace album: Mary, Don’t You Weep, Amazing Grace, Old Landmark, among others.
The production is scheduled to feature: Kathleen Murphy Jackson (who appeared in
the Broadway national tour of Smokey Joe’s Café), Vicki Farrie, Jamilia Holder,
Sabrina Lampkin, Chelsea Love Hunt, Shauntel Robinson, New Life Fine Arts
Ministry, Jacksonville Chapter of the Florida Mass Choir, and many more. The
production is helmed by Director Darryl Reuben Hall, Vocal Director Kathleen
Murphy Jackson, Project Manager Akia Uwanda, Cast Manager Jann Clark, and
General Manager Dr. Dolores Hall.
Stage Aurora Theatrical Company is Jacksonville’s longest-running producing
theatre of the African-American experience. Local, Statewide, and National recognition is
seen through a variety of awards: Best Boss Award for Performing Arts Group, FL
Division of Cultural Affairs Diversity and Inclusion Award, 2018 Community
Action Motivator Award' at the ALCAM Awards, just to name a few.
LOCATION:Stage Aurora Theatrical
Company 8040 Lone Star Rd.
Jacksonville, Florida 32211
TICKETS: General Admission Advance Tickets are: $30.At the Door tickets are: $35.Tickets may be purchased online at Ticketleap.com or
at Brothers 2000 in Gateway Town Center,5238 Norwood Avenue(Fees apply 904-768-6004).For
more information, please contact Stage Aurora General Manager, Dr. Dolores Hall
at (904) 765-7373 or visit stageaurora.org.
The venue may have changed, nonetheless, the
quality remains the same and even better.Strolling into town for Father’s Day, Stage Aurora presents “The Music of Motown” featuring the
music of The Supremes, The Four Tops, The Temptations, Marvin Gaye, Smokey
Robinson, Jackson 5, Martha and the Vandellas and many others! The “Music
of Motown” will take place on Sunday, June 17, 2018 promptly at 3 p.m.
With dazzling choreography, authentic costumes, and stunning vocal
performances, this high-energy show is the perfect gift for Father’s Day!Groove to the Motown sound with hits such as:
“Papa was Rolling Stone,” “I Heard It
Through the Grapevine,” “My Girl,” and
“Stop! In the Name of Love.”
“The Music of Motown” is conceived
and choreographed by Darryl Reuben Hall, CEO and Founder of Stage Aurora
Theatrical Company, Inc. ('Theatre that Enlightens'), Jacksonville’s longest
running theatrical company producing theatre of the African-American
experience. Some of you may remember Darryl as ‘Four Eyed Moe in “5 Guys Named Moe” that played recently at the Alhambra
Dinner Theatre.
Celebrity “Tay’s Homestyle Cooking,” Executive Chef for the PGA Tour, will cater
the dinner for “The Music of Motown”.
Dinner will include: Baked Zesty
Rosemary Chicken, Baked Mac N Cheese, Veggie Rice, Italian Green Beans, Dinner
Rolls, and Dessert.
“The Music of Motown” DATE:Sunday,June 17, 2018
TIME: Dinner is served at 3
p.m. Show begins at 4 p.m.
LOCATION: The Rhythm Factoryat
Regency Square
9501 Arlington Expressway #329
Jacksonville, Florida 32225 TICKETS:
$50 for DINNER & SHOW. To purchase tickets, visit Brothers 2000 at 5238-1
Norwood Ave. (904-768-6004) in Gateway Mall, online at stageaurora.ticketleap.com/the-music-of-motown or call
Stage Aurora at (904) 765-7373.For MENU
click HERE! Follow Stage Aurora on Facebook & Twitter.
Original post: January 2013Updated: December 28, 2016
Not since “For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide
When the Rainbow is Enuf”has Stage
Aurora Theatrical Company put on such an impacting drama production, yet “Fences” has the dynamics of true theater.Fencesimpacts the audience to interpret the feelings of each character, and to
interact with every emotion that pours from the stage.
If nothing else (but there is much more) Stage Aurora started ‘Fences’ promptly
at 7 p.m. for those who gathered together for this Tony Award Winning
presentation. Thanks to Darryl Reuben Hall for bringing this production to JAX, FL, in 2013. “Why do people build
fences?” was a question that was answered as: “To keep people out or sometimes;
To keep them in.”
The stage-set is modestly created; nonetheless, it well resembles the time and
area of Southern living around the 1950’s (yet the movie takes place in Pennsylvania).The dialogue and story-line takes the audience
way back to a time when Blacks could reminisce of ‘so-called’ hard times which
could also reflect on some modern day occurrences.And yes, this writer remembers the corner A&P
grocery store.
Eugene Lindsey (Troy Maxson) recited his many lines like it was an actual
conversation from moments in the actor’s own life.Troy is a character who you could easily
“love to hate”.He may remind you of an
Uncle that wasn’t the most popular guy at the family bar-b-que.[2016-Director/Actor, Denzel Washington,
could also be a contender for an academy.]
Shauntel Robinson (Rose-Troy’s wife) exuded real tears in her compelling speech
to Mister Troy in Act Two.Her tears
were so emotional that the audience could feel all the pain that she pours out
from her soul.The crowd was clearly on
her side and the “bat” might have been swung right at Troy’s head, if it were a
black woman in today’s society.Many of
the people in the audience wanted to “whup-up” on Troy during this portion in
the play.[In the 2016 movie, Viola
Davis should win an academy award for her outstanding role.The woman had snot flying.]
The script is very extensive and NONE of the actors missed their lines.A couple of quotes from the show are: “You got to learn how to take the crooked
with the straight” and “You either
have to grow into it or you gotta cut it down to fit ya.”See if you are able to spot where these lines
come in during the program.
‘Fences’ lets the audience know how times use to be and also shows how some
parent/child relationships may get misunderstood in today’s society. The relationship between Troy and his son
Lyons (Joiakin Joe Foster) may be interpreted as, “I’m not your Friend – I’m your Father” role.Where should the compromise be in this type
of relationship?
This drama should be seen by all (some language may have to be explained to
children beforehand, but the words have become second nature in the world
today.)'Fences' is now showing in a
theater near you and is a must-see. {Video clip: Broadwaycom FENCES Broadway production clip
featuring Denzel Washington and Viola Davis in 2011.}
November is a time to be Thankful and this month includes VOTING!Take time to schedule events this month
“Around Town With Ms. “V” and get your calendar together as we see you at the
poles and at these venues in Jacksonville, Florida. Click the link on each event to see all the
information pertaining to that particular affair.
