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RENT PARTY
The Tank
New York, NY
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RENT PARTY
Drama of Works marks their 20th anniversary with a world premiere toy theater and shadow play by Amina Henry!

In the early 1900s African-Americans began to migrate north in large numbers. Harlem was where their community was, so many moved there, despite the high rents. Rent parties became a popular way for families to raise the rent money they needed. They would hire a musician or band, get cheap refreshments and charge a small entry fee.

An innovative toy theater fills the stage, a replica of a Harlem block from the 1920s. Lights flicker on as people awake. We see toy theater puppets, shadows come to life in windows, and at a certain point the whole set transforms. All the while actors frolic in 20s costumes, original saxophone music plays through the speakers and a cat does back alley beat poetry. Were transported in time to an era poignant and pivotal to the African-American experience in this country and people of all ages should know these stories, hear these words and listen to this music. Come follow Rose, Jenny and Ricky as they help their mammas throw a RENT PARTY to save their home. All they need to do is get the ice, hand out some cards, oh - and get a real live musician to play. Shouldn't be too hard...

The cast will include AnJu Hyppolite, Ashley Winkfield, Maya Posey, and Christian Roberson with Puppet and Set Design by Gretchen Van Lente, Costume Design by Taylor Harrison, Music Direction by Jessica Lurie, and Lighting Design by Jeannette Yew.

RENT PARTY has been awarded the prestigious Henson Foundation family grant. The show is recommended for ages 10 and up.

Location

The Tank (View)
312 W 36th Street 1st Floor
New York, NY 10018
United States

Categories

Arts > Theatre

Dog Friendly: Yes!
Non-Smoking: Yes!
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes!

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Owner: The Tank
On BPT Since: Aug 16, 2008
 
The Tank
www.thetanknyc.org


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