February 7, 2024 Garden City, NY
In Celebration of Black History Month
ÐÇ¿ÕÎÞÏÞ´«Ã½ Presents
What to Send Up When It Goes Down, Feb. 9 – Feb. 18
WHO: The Africana Studies and Theatre and Dance Departments at
Nassau Community
College present What to Send Up When It Goes Down, by Aleshea Harris, directed by
Danielle Criss.
WHAT: Experience ritual theater that explores the absurdity of racism in a series of
interactive vignettes exploring the history and
legacy of racially-motivated
violence. The audience learns how to cope, resist
and move forward through
facilitated dialogue.
Presented by arrangement with on behalf of Samuel French, Inc.
A portion of the proceeds from the show will go
to the Professor Kenneth V. Jenkins
Memorial Scholarship Fund. The scholarship is in
memory of the beloved ÐÇ¿ÕÎÞÏÞ´«Ã½
professor and chairperson of the Africana Studies
Department.
WHEN: February 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, and 18
Evening shows 7:30 p.m.; Sunday matinees 2:00
p.m.
Reception immediately following Sunday, February
11 matinee in the
College Center Building at ÐÇ¿ÕÎÞÏÞ´«Ã½.
TICKETS: General Admission Tickets: $12.00
ÐÇ¿ÕÎÞÏÞ´«Ã½ Students: Free with valid ID
Discount Tickets: $10.00 veterans, alumni, ÐÇ¿ÕÎÞÏÞ´«Ã½
employees,
seniors 60+ and students - any age.
NASSAU.BOOKTIX.COM
ÐÇ¿ÕÎÞÏÞ´«Ã½ Ticket Box Office: 516.572.7676; M-F 11:00
a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
WHERE: ÐÇ¿ÕÎÞÏÞ´«Ã½
Little Theatre - Building W
Garden City, NY 11530
About ÐÇ¿ÕÎÞÏÞ´«Ã½ | State University of New York
ÐÇ¿ÕÎÞÏÞ´«Ã½, a campus of the State University of New York, provides a comprehensive public college experience designed to transform lives through higher education. Serving 14,000 full-time, part-time and continuing education students, ÐÇ¿ÕÎÞÏÞ´«Ã½ offers more than 80 programs that lead to the associate’s degree or certificate. Through on-campus and online offerings, the College educates local and international students, and boasts 162,000 alumni. Situated on 225 acres in Garden City, Long Island, the college grounds reside in historic Nassau County, one of the most desirable locations to live in the United States and an epicenter for business and careers. Since 1959, ÐÇ¿ÕÎÞÏÞ´«Ã½ has earned a nationwide reputation for academic excellence, affordability, and ease of transferability to four-year schools.
Media Contact: Lindsey Angioletti | lindsey.angioletti@ncc.edu | C: (516) 320-0695
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