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Tuesday, June 22, 2010

One vision of "Paradise"

Thelma Hill Performing Arts presents:

A Ramp to Paradise

by Kyle Abraham/Abraham.In.Motion

Thursday, June 24, 7:30pm

Long Island University's Kumble Theater
One University Plaza, Brooklyn (directions)

Commissioned by THPAC and based on a short story by its Executive Chairman, Alex Smith, A Ramp to Paradise chronicles the life and times of the famed and predominantly black gay New York City underground 1970s and 1980s dance club Paradise Garage.

With special guest artist, Wendell Cooper

Choreography by Kyle Abraham in collaboration with dancers; additional choreography by Wendell Cooper

Post-show talk back with the choreographer and a panel of special guests:

Conrad Neblett, Together In Spirit
Fred Pierce, DJ
Divinah Payne, The Record Pool & West End Records

Tickets

After-party for Souls of Our Feet: People of Color Dance Festival:

Jelani Lounge
507 Waverly Avenue, Brooklyn (between Fulton Street and Atlantic Avenue)
718-230-5227 or 718-857-5227

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