PLAYBILL PICKS: The Memory of All That! Playbill Contributors Choose Unforgettable Experiences of 2012 - Playbill.com

PLAYBILL PICKS: The Memory of All That! Playbill Contributors Choose Unforgettable Experiences of 2012 - Playbill.com

My God Just Keeps blessing me. The east coast keeps calling now it won't let me go home!  the year has been more than i ever could have imagined. 

starting out with August Wilson's "Jitney" @ Two River Theatre in New Jersey, 

 Then "My Children, My Africa! @ Signature Theatre in New York,

 then "The Brother's Size"

and now August Wilson's "The Piano Lesson".

 in between came the Global Citizen Award from Macalester College. i have been blessed meet and work with great people, reaquaint myself with old friends and make new ones, to say the words of great playwright's in incredible venues. it has truly been a dream come true. Thank you to all of you who made this possible.to all my teens, i haven't forgotten about POV or 8 Stages, Washburn theatre or The Hennepin County Home School and the wonderful youth and teachers i have been privileged to work with. thank you also i am honored to know all of you. 

2013 picks up with

August Wilson's "Two Trains Running" @TWO RIVER THEATRE

then "Stickfly" @ PARK SQUARE in St. Paul 
and
"The Road Weeps The Well Runs Dry @ Pillsbury House & Theatre

With EVEN BIGGER NEWS COMING IN THE FALL!!!!!

WHY I LOVE THE SUMMER!!!

i'm back working with some of the greatest young people on the planet. the duke/collins brothers on the 612 summer grant. they are forces to be reckoned with. teen dynamos that are driven by their artistic passion to create change in their community. actor, writers, poets and choreographers they have pulled together a group from across the twin cities to celbrate their joys, frustrations and celebrate their hopes & dreams for the future.

also we had the most successful recruiting visit for the home school project ever! patricia, ahanti and jamila rocked the youth with their artistry, knowledge and passion. leading to 31 applications for the 5 week workshop! we start on monday stay tuned for the ride. i have great expectations for this year!!!!

finally we've got a brand new website that nust be seen to be believed. pillsburyhousetheatre.org  the excellent kelsye out did herself this time.

JayyDubb's upcoming projects :

(directing)The Hennepin County Home School Project @ Pillsbury House Theatre public performances 8/15 & 16, 2pm

(acting) Tarell Alvin McCraney's THE BROTHERS SIZE @ the Dowling Studio, Guthrie Theatre  9/8 through 9/29 ticket prices and performance time available @ pillsburyhousetheatre.org

today is the closing of one best theatrical experiences i've had. Athol Fugard's My Children! My Africa! Thanks to all involved Allie, Stephen, Birdie, Ruben and all the staff and management at Signature Theatre thank you. Of course the real Mr. M the great Athol Fugard words cannot express my gratitude for your passion and dedication to the art and revolution, your words sing for all those who cannot. you made the right choice.

all photos by Joan Marcus

the spring has been fantastic for me, after a successful run of August Wilson's "Jitney" in New Jersey, i briefly returned to the twin cities and headed to New York for Athol Fugard's "My Children, My Africa!" it's a truly wonderful experience. Both shows have been helmed by Ruben Santiago-Hudson and feature two amazing young talents Stephen Tyrone Williams & Allie Gallerani

it's a joy to share the boards with them. we're performing @ The Linney Theatre in The Pershing Square Signature Center from now until June 10th for further information contact the box office @212.244.7529 or www.signaturetheatre.org

what's new

as we close one of my most enjoyable theatrical experiences in a long time, August Wilson's "JITNEY". a special thanks to all the administration and operating staff @ Two River Theater. if you have the chance to work there, JUMP AT IT! they are the best! great experiences come from the top down thanks to Artistic Director John Dias dynamic leadership great things are afoot in Red Bank, NJ. Onward and upward to the next project, I'm back in MN for a month and then back to the east coast, NY's Signature Theatre for Athol Fugard's MY CHILDREN! MY AFRICA! directed by Ruben Santiago Hudson opening May 1st, looking forward to the continuing blessing that are manifesting in every area of my life. Thank you God as the adventure continues. http://www.signaturetheatre.org/ for performance dates, times and ticket information.

show trailer

now that i have your atttention check out the jitney trailer

xheck out the show trailer

in new jersey at Two River Theater

having a blast in the mild n j shore winter. enjoying the opportunity to work with a great group of people on August Wilson's Jitney. it's a hop skip and a jump from NY so catch the NJT and see us if you're in the area. you won't be dissapointed.http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=ISJ-tkSrNiQ#t=58s