| "THE
SOUND OF JOY"
The
Memphis Cultural Arts Enrichment Center is proud
to announce the premier of the musical comedy
"The
Sound of Joy"
Beginning Saturday, August 1, 2009
with 3pm and 7pm performances
Germantown Performing Arts Center
1801 Exeter Rd
Germantown, TN 38138
featuring
the Funzzies and students of the WatotoMemphis Theater
Company
“Welcome
to Funzville” is written and directed by Donald
O’Conner and tells the story of a group of
children who travel to the beautiful, musical city
of Funzville. Along the way, the children learn
about being true to themselves, helping others,
overcoming fear and more….all while having
a good time. Come and experience this wacky fun-filled
show that the entire family is sure enjoy.
The
WatotoMemphis Ensemble has traveled both nationally
and internationally in an effort to share the Memphis
music experience.
Call
Gwen Jefferson, Program Director at
(901) 503-7535 for more information.
ABOUT
WATOTO
Reflecting
the love that all children have for performing arts
activities and the rich and historical musical culture
of African American people, the Watoto De' Afrika
(Swahili for "children of Africa") performing
arts program was formed.
The
program uses a variety of Afro-centric performing
arts and literary styles, including blues, jazz,
gospel, Negro spiritual, contemporary Afro-centric
movement, and Black poetic composition and expression,
to introduce students to the historical exeriences
of their ancestors. Watoto program youth have their
unique experience of singing, dancing and performing
their way through history, an approach that improves
their self image and teaches them to appreciate
their cultural heritage. To date, more than 3,000
children have had their lives positively impacted
by the Watoto programs.
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