African Film, Theatre and Stage September 2003

The first decade of the 1900's provides the backdrop for the opening play which tells the African-American story of the 20th Century. This is a riveting series which tells the tales of ordinary people a decade at a time, written by two time Pulitzer Prize winner August Wilson. A world premiere featuring Phylicia Rashad among other talented actors and actresses.

Unbeknownst to the world, the greatest bluesman is still alive and living quietly in the Mississippi delta. An English rocker who has remade his tunes stumbles onto the bluesman's life and offers him a devilish deal. A journey that reveals the power and truth of the blues, set in the 1970's.