Diversity Professionals Group Program
A special evening with August Wilson’s "Radio Golf"
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Friday, February 10, 2012, 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the Greater Cleveland Partnership offices, 1240 Huron Road, followed by the play at 7:30 p.m. at the newly renovated Allen Theatre, 1407 Euclid Avenue.
DPG program focus: To provide DPG members with an interactive theatrical program related to the African-American experience. Please see the play description below. The Cleveland Play House is offering discounted tickets.*
Program:
5:30 – 6:30 p.m. Networking and reception at GCP
6:35 – 7 p.m. Pre-show conversation led by Corey Atkins, Cleveland Play House
- Inside look at the people, themes and ideas behind the play
- Its relevance to Cleveland
- Background on August Wilson and his century cycle
7:10 p.m. Depart for the Allen Theatre (across the street)
7:30 – 10 p.m. Performance
10 – 10:20 p.m. Post-show panel discussion at the theater (optional)
Questions? Please contact Scott Harrington, sharrington@gcpartnership.com, or (216) 592-2213.
About the play:
The subject of the play has a strong connection to Cleveland history. A successful black man, who aspires to become his city's first black mayor, is faced with the question: "Can you build the future without destroying the past?"
Considered one of the great voices of the American theatre, Wilson wrote a "century cycle" of 10 plays, each focusing on a decade of the African American experience in the 20th century. "Radio Golf," the most contemporary of those plays, looks at the 1990s.
The Commission will offer several opportunities for our member organizations to attend the play and consider its messages within the context of the Commission’s objectives and mission. Our plans include, by request, unique outreach sessions for member organizations’ employee resource groups (ERGs), provided by Cleveland Play House. For information on the ERGs, contact Deborah Bridwell (216) 592-2345).
To purchase tickets:
*Call Cosandra Wheeler, Cleveland Play House group sales manager, at (216) 400-7027 or e-mail her at cwheeler@clevelandplayhouse.com to purchase the tickets.