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Youth Day @ New Day
Poughkeepsie, NY June 4 - This year New Day Repertory Company will celebrate its Golden Jubilee – that's 50 years of theatre excellence. To celebrate this momentous occasion, a number of special events are being planned under the "New Day @ 50: A Celebration" theme.
Two performances of "Home" an enduring and poetic story of hope and the resiliency of the human spirit told against the backdrop of the political and social upheavals of the 1960s and 70s will be dedicated to a special Youth Day as part of New Day @ 50: A Celebration. This activity has been planned to allow youths to participate in an interactive and meaningful way in this grand occasion. Youth Day @ New Day consists of workshops led by the staff of the play "Home", a nutritious snack, and a special matinee performance of the hit play "Home" written by Tony award nominated playwright, Samm-Art Williams.
When: Saturday, June 22, 2013
Workshop: "Introduction to Acting" @ 12pm
Play: Home @ 3pm
Saturday, June 29, 2013
Workshop: "Introduction to Playwriting" @ 12pm
Play: Home @ 3pm
Admission: $20 per person for workshop and play
About New Day Repertory Company
New Day Repertory Company is a not-for-profit organization whose mission is to provide quality experience for actors and audiences that is intellectually challenging, provocative, socially relevant, and culturally enriching. The Company performs both the classics and contemporary works. New Day remains dedicated to producing theatre that promotes racial harmony by speaking to the universal human experience. In keeping with its goal of providing professional training and performance opportunities for all actors, the company has evolved into a well-recognized pioneer in the area of non-traditional casting. Ultimately, however, the heart of New Day's mission lies in its continuous outreach to schools and community centers, as well as economically disadvantaged and culturally under- served communities in the Mid Hudson Valley and surrounding areas.
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