International Black Theatre Festival - Opening Night Gala

About the Event

Connect With The Marvtastic Passion, splendor and valor of the African and the African American cultures as Black Theatre takes center stage in Winston-Salem, NC.

6:30pm: Opening Night Gala - $275
Tickets $275 per person, $2,750 table seating 10. Featuring a comedy set by Michael Colyar.
(The Benton Convention Center - Salem Ballroom – Main Level)

7:30pm: Celebrity Procession
(With IBTF Co-Chairs, Clifton Davis & Tamara Tunie.

7:45pm: Awards Presentation

9:30PM: Love Warrior
New Heritage Theatre Group, New York, NY

Love Warrior highlights that power of the human spirit to triumph over immeasurable trauma. Through intimate stories, poetry, song, dance, and multi-character transformation, Daniel Koa Beaty shares his journey to transform his pain to power, including a life-changing visit to the plantation where his great, great grandmother was enslaved, and his enstooling as a King in Ghana. Written and performed by Daniel Koa Beaty. Produced by LaChanze and Vanessa Williams. Directed by John Scutchins. (Celebrity Solo Performance, General Audience)

Location: The Benton Convention Center - Salem Ballroom - Main Level

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