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Cry for Peace: Voices from the Congo
Written by Ping Chong and Kyle Bass
with Sara Zatz
Cyprien Mihigo, Dramaturgical Consultant
In collaboration with the performers and the Congolese community of Syracuse
September 14 - 23
A World premiere presented by Syracuse Stage and Syracuse University, in association with Ping Chong + Company and the Congolese Community of Syracuse
Based on in-depth interviews, Cry for Peace: Voices from the Congo brings to the stage five real people, including survivors and refugees from the recent Congolese civil war. A composition of interwoven personal narratives, powerful images and beautiful songs, Cry for Peace is a rich theatrical experience-- a searing, moving and hopeful hymn to the power of the human spirit. From the creators of the acclaimed Tales from the Salt City.
EVENTS
M&T Bank Pay What You Can Dress Rehearsal TUES, Sept. 11 at 7:30 p.m.
$9 suggested donation watch the final dress rehearsal. Tickets available at the Syracuse Stage box office on a day of show starting at 10 a.m. For info call 315-443-3275.
LIVE in the Sutton Series FRI, Sept. 14
A post-show party in the Sutton Pavilion following the 8 p.m. opening night performance. Live music by Havana Soul.
Cinema Syracuse film screenings: Kinshasa Symphony SUN, Sept. 16 & Munyurangabo SUN, Sept. 23
Following the 2 p.m. matinee performance of Cry for Peace in the Archbold Theatre.
EXHIBIT: Eat Together For Peace Sept. 11-30
Located in the Sutton Pavillion. Interpretations by students in the College of Visual and Performing Arts Illustration program of what it means to Eat Together for Peace.
Post-Show Discussion with Writers and Creators
After the Sunday 7 p.m. evening performance of each show
Sign Interpreted Series in Memory of Susan Thompson THURS, Sept. 20 at 7:30 p.m.
Audio Described Series SAT, Sept. 22 at 3 p.m.
Patrons who are blind or visually impaired may pick up an infrared audio receiver upon arriving at the theatre, and during the performance a live narratoe will verbalize visual details about the actors and scenic elements. Due to limited availability, audio receivers must be reserved in advance through the box office, 315-443-3275.
Open Captioning Series SUN, Sept. 23 at 2 p.m.
Open captioned 2 p.m. performance
Links
Venue:
Archbold Theatre
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Show DATES - Times
| Sep 14 | 8:00 PM | ||
| Sep 15 | 8:00 PM | ||
| Sep 16 | 2:00 PM | ||
| Sep 20 | 7:30 PM | ||
| Sep 21 | 8:00 PM | ||
| Sep 22 | 3:00 PM | | | 8:00 PM |
| Sep 23 | 2:00 PM |
Ticket Prices
$20 general public
$15 for Subscribers and Flex Pack holders
Run time 80 minutes
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