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2008/2009 Season Resurrection
A New Play by Daniel Beaty Directed by Oz Scott Music Composed by Daniel Bernard Roumain January 23 - February 22, 2009 Five African-American men ranging in age from 20 to 60 have their lives transformed by the extraordinary mind and spirit of a 10-year-old boy. This joyous new work by Daniel Beaty, an exciting fresh voice in American theatre, examines what it means to be a black man in America today. Beaty's current work, Emergency, garnered the 2007 Obie Award and has been inspiring audiences and critics from Philadelphia and New York to L.A. "Lyrically brilliant; a must-see from an exciting young artist." –Associated Press
Daniel Beaty in the News
Daniel Beaty performs a piece from his acclaimed play Emergency on Def Poetry Jam
 ...with a strong script, bold direction and a brilliant ensemble, [Resurrection] delivers a message that can be clearly understood and appreciated by all.  –Philadelphia Tribune [Read] exceptional performances... the message of hope shone through –Edge Philadelphia Unconventional... the acting is impressive. –KYW Newsradio excellent acting, stage set, musical score, and direction by veteran Oz Scott. –AOL Travel Beaty's writing is as musical and poetic as ever! –Philadelphia Weekly ...in this era of Obama, a time of tremendous turmoil as well as hope, the timing of Beaty's play couldn't be better. –Philadelphia Inquirer [Go]
Honorary Executive Producers: Janet and Alan Widra
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> Cast and Creative Team> Student Poetry > Playwise Magazine  > Study Guide 2008/2009 Season
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