TeCo Theatrical Productions announces free grand opening gala celebration

by PegNews wire

Theater company celebrates 15-year anniversary and newly renovated home in Bishop Arts District.

TeCo Theatrical Productions, an award-winning multicultural theatre company is proud to present a community-wide street festival celebrating the theatre company's 15th anniversary and the completion of its recently renovated theatre home, the Bishop Arts Theater Center. Festivities are free and will begin at noon on Sunday, September 14, 2008.

"We are extremely excited about celebrating 15 years of providing quality artistic programs to the community and about this time of growth in the life of the theatre," said Teresa Coleman Wash, founder and executive artistic director. "This has been quite a journey and this festival is a way of showing our appreciation to the community for its continued support of TeCo's ongoing programs and events."

The festival will celebrate TeCo Theatrical Productions 15 years of building dreams, inspiring audiences, and creating dramatic opportunities, while also celebrating its newly renovated home, the Bishop Arts Theater Center. The afternoon will feature many exciting highlights that include great food, fun and entertainment for the entire family to enjoy. The theatre's main stage will showcase the works of many talented local artists, which include the following entertaining line-up:

• 12:15 pm - 12:45 pm: Booker T. Washington School of Performing & Visual Arts' Acting Troupe
• 12:45 pm - 1:15 pm: Meet and greet with Lorey Hayes, Broadway Performer, Writer & Director
• 1:30 pm - 2:00 pm: Classical Guitarist: Armondo Monsivais
• 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm: "Love The Fool", Americana Country Rock Fusion Band
• 3:30 pm - 4:00 pm: Children's play, "We The People" by Dr. Arthur Allen
• 4:00 pm - 4:45 pm: One-act play, "Unseen Teens" by Laterras R. Whitfield
• 5:00 pm - 5:30 pm: Visual Artist/Pianist: DejaRae Blackburn
• 5:30 pm - 6:00 pm: Alegre Ballet Folklorico

Posted by Shawn