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Event
The Real McCoy, by Andrew Moodie
Ellipsis Tree Collective & The March 21/ Stop Racism Committee Present...
THE REAL MCCOY
The compelling and tragic story of Black Canadian inventor and thermo-dynamics engineer Elijah McCoy, born near Colchester, Ontario circa 1843. The child of fugitive American slaves, Elijah's crowning career achievement changed the course of the rail industry, and coined the popular expression 'The Real McCoy'. This story transports its audience to a time when the colour of one's skin outweighed intellect and innovation. It is an invitation into the mind of a genius, painted with memories of a happy loving childhood, marred by the cruelty of an intolerant world.
SPECIAL PRESENTATION
A Tribute Performance to OLIVER BOWEN
March 21st, 7:30pm ONE NIGHT ONLY
University of Calgary, Boris Roubakine Recital Hall
main floor in Craigie Hall
2500 University Drive NW
#WhoIsOliverBowen
www.ellipsistree.ca
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The Real McCoy is the first play in The Black Canadian Theatre Series - a season of three plays by Black Canadian playwrights about African-Canadian life spanning 150 years: The Real McCoy by Andrew Moodie, John Ware Reimagined by Cheryl Foggo and The Adventures of a Black Girl in Search of God by Djanet Sears, to be presented in Calgary from January to September 2014. This event will be the first of its kind in our province; a legacy project for Alberta!
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LocationLOCATION CHANGE! Boris Roubakine, Craigie Hall, The University of Calgary (View)
2500 University Dr NW
Calgary, AB T2N 1N4
Canada
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| Minimum Age: 12 |
| Kid Friendly: No |
| Dog Friendly: No |
| Non-Smoking: Yes! |
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