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The 2nd Bi-Annual Urban Theatre & Entertainment Festival and Awards
"Educating Using the Arts"
Hosted by Melba Moore
Melba Moore |
JoMarie Payton |
Miami-Dade County, FL (BlackNews.com) - The 2nd Bi-Annual Urban Theatre & Entertainment Festival/Awards (UTEF) will kick-off a Celebrity Gala hosted by Singer and Actresses Melba Moore and JoMarie Payton. Invited celebrities guests include: Actor(tresses) of Television and Movies Malik Yoba, Malcolm-Jamal Warner, Ella Joyce, Jackee' Harry, Dawnn Lewis, Woodie King and Ted Lange. Industry Legends Marvin Webster of Marvelous Entertainment and Curtis King, Executive Director of TBAAL (The Black Academy of Arts and Letters, Inc.) and gifted Playwrights Gary Guidry, Jecaryous Johnson and many more.
This exciting 4-day event will be held July 29-August 2, 2008, with (20) BIG all star theatrical performances; a marketplace for vendors, workshops, dance competition and poetry experience covering South Florida (Dade, Broward and West Palm Beach county). "Simply the best", in entertainment and culturally enriching for the entire family. The total cost is $250.00. Lodging and travel offered in a complete VACATION package for art patrons upon request.
The Awards Festival Host Hotel will be the Hyatt Regency Miami, located at 400 SE Second Ave, Miami, FL 33131. Limited discount room reservations available. Contact the Miami Regency Hyatt at 305-679-3046 for more information & reservations.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
(To download schedule of events, please visit www.urbantheatrefestival.com/UTEFAwards_Event_Agenda.pdf)
*Opening Night Kick-Off*
UTEF AWARDS "CELEBRITY GALA"
Tuesday, July 29, 2008 - 8:00pm to 10:30pm
$250.00*
$150.00* Non-Profit
$50.00* Seniors
Includes Entry to ALL Events
Hyatt Regency - Downtown Miami
400 SE 2nd Avenue, Miami, FL
This is a Star studded Hollywood Style Red Carpet Premiere and Opening night Gala hosted by Melba Moore and JoMarie Payton.
The tradition of the Celebrity Gala started in Winston Salem, NC at the "National Black Theatre Festival" and we are continuing this proud tradition. The Festival opens with a “Parade of Stars” and Awards will be given to key individuals and organizations that have impacted the industry after dinner is served.
The night will end with a production that will "kick off" the week of productions.
*Opening Night Featured Performance*
I QUESTION AMERICA (By E. P. Mc Knight - Los Angeles, CA)
Sponsored in part by The JEBA Companies
Tuesday, July 29, 2008 - 8:30pm to 10:00pm
Hyatt Regency - Downtown Miami
400 SE 2nd Avenue, Miami, FL
This powerful production is the story of Fannie Lou Hamer and educates the community about the accomplishments of this history maker.
DIASPORA MARKET PLACE
Sponsored in part by The Children's Trust
Tuesday through Saturday
July 29 - Aug 2, 2008 - 6:00pm to 11:00pm
FREE Tuesday ONLY
James L Knight Center
400 SE 2 Ave, Miami, FL
This Market Place is a mixture of Cultural Themes and multicultural products and services including apparel, home accessories, music, entertainment products, theatre memorabilia, health and beauty and more.
Vendors Welcomed: For Vendor Application, please visit www.urbantheatrefestival.com/Docs/UTEFA_Vendors.pdf
All other venues will have vendors spaces for one flat fee.
UTEF WORKSHOPS
Sponsored in part by The Children's Trust
Wednesday, Thursday and Friday
July 30 - Aug 1, 2008 - 10:00am to 12:00pm
$25.00*
James L Knight Center
400 SE 2 Ave, Miami, FL
Wednesday - Got Me Bent & Twisted Workshop: Facilitated by Jacke'e Harry - Jacke'e Harry Star of screen and stage will share her knowledge and experience with industry veterans and newcomers. Before acting Ms. Harry was a teacher and she will use these skills to raise the awareness about the good, the bad and the ugly of the industry.
Thursday - The Legal Side Of Theatre & Entertainment Workshop: Facilitated by Don Mizell - The business and legal side of theater & entertainment industry will be addressed with Entertainment Attorney & Industry Icons, Don Mizell, Jonathon Black and Frank Ferguson sharing their expertise.
Friday - The Art Of Developing Your Own Audience: Facilitated by Julia Brown - JEBA Media Group presents will do a workshop on the Art of developing your own audience and interacting with the media in the area of theatre.
U GOT ISSUES 2 (By Stephen & Cheryl Quant - Miami, FL)
Sponsored in part by Quant Productions
Thursday, July 31, 2008 - 8pm to 10:30pm
$25.00*
Lou Rawls Center / Performing Arts
15800 NW 42nd Ave, Miami Gardens, FL
This Hit Stage Play will address the issue of how kids can be cruel and how poor decision making can effect their lives forever.
RIGHT LOVE WRONG TIME
Sponsored in part by Golden Touch Productions
Friday, August 1, 2008 - 8:00pm to 10:30pm
$25.00*
Lou Rawls Center / Performing Arts
15800 NW 42nd Ave, Miami Gardens, FL
This production deals with relationships and how gets the audience caught up with the twist and turns or this group of people that represents everyday situations.
UTEF YOUTH THEATRE PRODUCTIONS
Sponsored in part by The Children's Trust
Friday, August 1, 2008 - 8:00pm to 10:30pm
$25.00*
Hyatt Regency - Downtown Miami
400 SE 2nd Avenue, Miami, FL
Actress Ella Joyce's rendition of Rosa Parks life, "A Rose Among Thorns" the story of the mother of the civil rights movement.
THE DRAMA THAT SURROUNDS ME (By Leroy Meadows)
Sponsored in part by St. Luke MBC
Wednesday, July 30, 2008 - 8:00pm to 10:00pm
$25.00*
St. Luke MBC
1790 NW 55 Ave, Miami, FL
In this one woman show, Karen Roberson performs 'The Incomplete Autobiography of JoMarie Payton' through the ups and downs of growing up in Opa-locka on the way to her successful Hollywood television and film career.
AUTHENTIC BLACK COWBOY (featuring Rufus Thomas)
Sponsored in part by The Children's Trust
Wednesday, July 30, 2008 - 1:00pm to 3:00pm
Free Entry
African Heritage Cultural Arts Center
6161 NW 22 Ave, Miami, FL
This Horse Whisperer shares tales with our youth and takes them back in time to the old west. Demonstration of roping techniques on a nearby ranch. (Optional, on request)
URBAN THEATRE & ENTERTAINMENT FESTIVAL POETRY EXPERIENCE (Kids)
Sponsored in part by The Children's Trust
Wednesday, July 30, 2008 - 9:00am to 12:00pm
Free Entry
African Heritage Cultural Arts Center
6161 NW 22 Ave, Miami, FL
The art of spoken word hosted by Bridgette "Dr. Rize" Jones and Rebecca Butterfly Vaughns featuring invited celebrity judge Malcolm -Jamal Warner ("Cosby" show and "Malcolm and Eddie").
LIFE AS A TEENAGER (By Donald Gray)
Sponsored in part by The Children's Trust
Thursday, July 31, 2008 - 1:00pm to 3:00pm
Free Entry
African Heritage Cultural Arts Center
6161 NW 22 Ave, Miami, FL
Donald Gray's production for teenagers and their parents focusing on HIV/AIDS exposure, juvenile detention facilities and more.
ONCE IN A WIFETIME (By Carl Clay - New York City, NY)
Sponsored in part by The Diaspora Arts Coalition
Thursday, July 31, 2008 - 8:00pm to 10:30pm
$25.00*
Joseph Caleb Center Auditorium
5400 NW 22 Ave, Miami, FL
This In "Once in a Wifetime", Brother Willie decides to ask his current wife if he can bring home a 2nd wife to practice what he calls the tradition of his ancestors. He believes it is his African heritage to practice polygamy. Enter Irma, a southern born not in my backyard kind of gal who will do anything for her man. Well, almost anything. The sparks fly when Willie tries to go through with this social experiment in the home that he and Irma share. You will not leave your seat until you find out; can polygamy really work in the Black Community?
UTEF YOUTH DANCE & STEP COMPETITION (By Desiree Trotter)
Sponsored in part by Desmillion Production
Saturday, August 2, 2008 - 12:00pm to 10:00pm
$20.00*
Joseph Caleb Center Auditorium
5400 NW 22 Ave, Miami, FL
The Best of Both Worlds: Participating youth from across the State of Florida will compete in Miami for the title of Best Gospel Dance Group and Best Hip Hop / Step Group. Local and national celebrity judges and renowned and aspiring youth talent will be showcased.
UTEF POETRY EXPERIENCE 1
Sponsored in part by Ingrid B & The B Side
Wednesday, July 30, 2008 - 9:00pm to 12:00am
$15.00*
The Bohemian Room at Club Santos
430 Lincoln Rd, Miami Bch, FL
The art of spoken word hosted by Ingrid B will go to the Miami Beach for a taste of southern sophistication. Ingrid B runs the beach with invited guest Helena Lewis and Weusi Baraka from the NBTF as Celebrity hosts.
UTEF POETRY & JAZZ EXPERIENCE 2
Sponsored in part by Hustleman Productions
Thursday, July 31, 2008 - 9:00pm to 12:00am
$15.00*
The Literary Cafe
1350 NE 125 St, Suite 200, N. Miami, FL
The art of spoken word with a twist of Jazz will be hosted by Will Da~Real One & Malcolm Jamal-Warner.
UTEF YOUTH THEATRE PRODUCTIONS
Sponsored in part by Harris Chapel
Wednesday, July 30, 2008 - 1:00pm to 3:00pm
$15.00*
Harris Chapel Life Enrichment Center
2351 NW 26th St, Oakland Park, FL
Actor Stogie Kenyatta brings history to life with his rendition of "The World is my Home - The life of Paul Robeson".
ITCHING EARS (By Danielle Robeson - Texarkana, Texas)
Sponsored in part by Harris Chapel & Perpetual Innovations
Wednesday, July 30, 2008 - 8:00pm to 10:30pm
$25.00*
Parkway Middle School for the Performing Arts
3600 NW 5th Ct, Lauderhill, FL
Itching Ears is a riveting realistic walk into the life of a pastor and his family. This musical production will have you laughing hysterically, singing, witnessing, and crying. This is one gospel play you don't want to miss.
A FATHER'S PRAYER (By Kosmond Russell - Los Angeles, CA)
Sponsored in part by The Hollywood Playhouse
Wednesday, July 30, 2008 - 8:00pm to 10:00pm
$25.00*
Hollywood Playhouse
2640 Washington St, Hollywood, FL
This Dramatic piece addresses the many aspects Fatherhood as seen through the eyes of veteran writer Kosmond Russell and directed by Ted Lange (Isaac from the Television series "Love Boat").
*Tickets can be purchased at www.urbantheatrefestival.com/tickets.htm
CONTACT:
Julia E. Brown
JEBA Media Group, Inc.
A division of JEBA Enterprises, Inc.
305- 835-0321-Dade
954-445-3779-Broward
1-877-9-GROUPS
JEBAmedia@yahoo.com
www.JEBApresents.com
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