Train Is Comin’
The beautiful and compelling story of the Fisk University Jubilee Singers and how their efforts to save their school became the vehicle by which people throughout the world were introduced to the extraordinary music of the African-American spirituals.
Director: McKinley Johnson, Artistic Associate and Playwright in Residence at Open Door
Repertory Company
Music Director: Johari Jabir, Assistant Professor, Department of African American Studies,
University of Illinois Chicago
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| Please prepare: | a 2 minute monologue and spiritual or hymn to sing acappella Be prepared to harmonize on the spot; an average ability to read music is important, but not essential |
| Place: | Open Door Theater 902 S. Ridgeland Oak Park, Il 60302 |
| When: | Saturday, November 12, 2011 from 1:30 to 5 pm Monday, November 14, 2011 from 7:30 to 10pm Callbacks: Thursday, Nov. 17th from 7:30 – 10pm |
| Rehearsals Begin: | Week of March 5, 2012 |
| Performances: | April 12, 2012 to May 210, 2012 |
There is pay.
The Blue Line stops at Oak Park Ave – use the East Avenue exit; turn left on East walk to Harrison (1/2 block) turn right on to Harrison, walk 4 streets east to Ridgeland Avenue, the theater is on the east side of Ridgeland.
For an appointment or additional information: call 708.342.0810 or email info@opendoorrep.org
Walk-Ins are welcome, but will be accommodated as the schedule permits.