A FREE Screening of The Color Purple movie at Ujima’s space.
Black Achievers Event at the library where two actors from The Color Purple performed a song and representation from all 3 companies had a chance to speak on their contributions to the collaboration.
Twentieth Century Club
Performance of one actor and band member for all the members of the club. Kelly Copps and Kristin Bentley had an opportunity to talk about the collaboration.
Colored Musicians Club Jazz Festival
Tabling and announcement of collaboration.
Taking it to the Streets
Community Fair in MLK Park. Shea’s hosted an informational table with materials of our whole season with an emphasis on The Color Purple. Representatives from all 3 companies were present.
Stitch Buffalo
Two workshops with Gabriela McKinley. Participants made textiles using The Color Purple as inspiration. Final textiles are in the 710 Lobby for the duration of the run.
The Color Purple Conversation-A Panel Discussion: Making a Way when you See no Way
A panel discussion led by Kimberly Johnson (Board Chair of the Buffalo & Erie County Public Library).
Panelists: Hon. April N. Baskin, Pastor Bertha A. Brinson, Zeneta B. Everhart, Dr. Ellen E. Grant, PhD, LCSW-R, Sarah Norat Phillips, Justice E. Jeannette Ogden, Dr. Nicole Morris Johnson, Mercedes Wilson.
Discussion focused on the 4 main characters of The Color Purple (Celie, Nettie, Sophia and Shug). Each actor recorded a short video on their understanding of the characters and how their struggles and personal stories have impacted audiences through the novel, movie and musical. These videos were used as a conversation starter. The panelists were asked how they each saw themselves in the characters and the impact they’ve had on their own lives. After, the audience had a chance to ask the panelist questions.
School Workshop / Residencies / Panels
KenTon Big Picture Program
6 workshops on production design and arts administration. All day event with students rotating through workshops. Teaching artists from all 3 companies lead the workshops.
Complimentary tickets to participating students. Sponsored by SaveOn SP
Tapestry Charter School
2 days of African Dance workshops for 8th
Complimentary tickets to participating students. Sponsored by SaveOn SP
Girl Scouts of WNY
3 different workshops from the creative team of the Color Purple. Props, dance and costumes.
Teen Reality Theatre
5 cast members of the Color Purple participated in a panel discussion. The discussion was focused on being professional theatre artist of color.
Complimentary tickets to participating students. Sponsored by SaveOn SP
Buffalo/Erie Public Library-Ring of Knowledge
Open house event for all students in the library. Hand of activities base on The Color purple. Showing of footage from the show and two actors in attendance to engage with students as they stop by.
Buffalo Academy for Visual and Performing Arts
A panel discussion with members of the cast and creative team for the whole senior class.
A dance and theatre workshop for their junior/senior dance and theatre students.
A 2-day ELA residency for 4 ELA classes.
Complimentary tickets to participating students. Sponsored by SaveOn SP
Talkback Thursdays
Ken West
Two workshops with members of their advance acting class.
Complimentary tickets to participating students. Sponsored by SaveOn SP
The Color Purple Community Day
A 4-hour event free to the community.
Day includes: A dance workshop, props/costumes presentation, a tour of the set, panel discussion and actors/creative design team, lunch.
An offer of half priced tickets to the show sponsored by SaveOn SP.
