Touring Show 2009
Welcome to Wayne State University Theatres’ 2008 - 2009 touring season. For those who joined us in last year’s journey, welcome back. For those new on the ride, welcome aboard. We hope that for a low cost, we can become a part of your academic year. We are looking forward to working with you and your students.
We would like to offer you an opportunity at both of our tour offerings. For over 20 years, WSU Theatres has brought the play to you. Touring shows are available for local schools, churches and social organizations.
For more information or to book a tour, please contact Rebecca Dages, Group Sales Manager at (313) 577-0852.
Plays presented by WSU’s Black Theatre Program explore the black experience in America. Themes and topics covered in these plays include diversity, historical events (e.g., the American Civil Rights Movement, the evolution of the Underground Railroad, the Harlem Renaissance, and the “Middle Passage”), and African-American contributions to technology, science, entertainment and literature. Previous plays include A Woman Called Truth, Buses, Home, and Zora Neale Hurston.
Now on Tour:
The Dream Tunnel
(A Story Theatre Presentation)
by Von H. Washington
edited by Fran L. Washington
Worrying about a school assignment, Sanko goes on a search to locate a positive role model who can show him how to become the man he wants to be. He learns through his Uncle Paul that he can find all the role models he wants by going into the Dream Tunnel, but he's warned not to get mixed up with the wrong people. Sanko decides to locate his cousin who escaped from slavery on the Underground Railroad. He goes into the tunnel, with his friend Kiki watching at the gate for his safe return. Durning his trip, Sanko meets Harriet Tubman and learns more than he bargained for.
Download The Dream Tunnel Program
Download The Dream Tunnel Playguide
General Touring Information
Tour Dates:
January through May 2009
Wednesday mornings
Performance Run Times - 45 minutes to 1 hour
Prices:
Detroit schools: $350
Schools outside Detroit: $400
A $50.00 deposit (check or money order) must be submitted to secure a performance date. Please submit the deposit along with the Reservation Request Form. The remaining balance ($350 for Detroit schools; $400 for schools outside Detroit) will be due two weeks prior to the scheduled performance date.
For more information, please contact Rebecca Dages at (313) 577-0852.
Wayne State University Tour Booking
4841 Cass Ave. Suite 3225
Detroit, MI 48202