Jun 14 - 24 2018
LETTERS FROM ZORA IN HER OWN WORDS

LETTERS FROM ZORA IN HER OWN WORDS

Presented by Karamu House at Karamu House

Starring Vanessa Bella Calloway
(WINNER, 2014 NAACP THEATRE AWARD FOR BEST ACTRESS, INDUCTEE OF 2018 KARAMU HALL OF FAME)

This one-woman play features award-winning actress of stage and screen, Vanessa Bell Calloway who is a native daughter of the Karamu House. Letters From Zora consists of authentic personal letters from celebrated poet Zora Neale Hurston to close friends like Langston Hughes and Countee Cullen. Fused with fictional narrative to illuminate her life, her extraordinary career, and her contributions to the American literary canon, this spirited two-act production brings Hurston’s words to life. Performances of this zesty new comedy, written by Gabrielle Denise Pena and directed by Anita Dashielle-Sparks, will be held in the newly renovated Jelliffe Theatre.

Admission Info

Phone: 216-795-7070

Email: jweinfeld@karamuhouse.org

Dates & Times

2018/06/14 - 2018/06/24

Location Info

Karamu House

2355 East 89th Street, Cleveland, OH 44106