In Invitation to the Party - Building Bridges to the Arts, Culture and Community Donna Walker-Kuhne writes about writer and director George C. Wolfe's vision for the Public Theatre, one of the leading cultural centers in the country. She states, in her opening chapter that he wanted "to create a theatre that looks and feels like a subway stop in New York City."
At the World Premiere of Syracuse Stage's Tales from the Salt City, a patron observed and provided an unsolicited remark about all of the different types of people in the audience. As I looked around, I was reminded of that quote and I smiled to myself.
Tim Bond, Producing Artistic Director of Syracuse Stage, enthusiastically introduced the performance. He commented on his desire to get to know the Syracuse community. His approach was to bring in esteemed theatre artist Ping Chong, his friend and mentor of 15 years, to uncover stories of people that live and work in the Syracuse community. A video interview with Ping Chong can be viewed here.
Tales from the Salt City is a beautiful, poignant, riveting theatrical experience. It is also a commentary on the silence of race in our community. What makes it so compelling is that every story is true. What a gift!
As Community Engagement Manager for Syracuse Stage, I cordially invite you to meet and see your neighbors in this moving production.
-Carol Charles, Community Engagement Manager, Syracuse Stage
At the World Premiere of Syracuse Stage's Tales from the Salt City, a patron observed and provided an unsolicited remark about all of the different types of people in the audience. As I looked around, I was reminded of that quote and I smiled to myself.
Tim Bond, Producing Artistic Director of Syracuse Stage, enthusiastically introduced the performance. He commented on his desire to get to know the Syracuse community. His approach was to bring in esteemed theatre artist Ping Chong, his friend and mentor of 15 years, to uncover stories of people that live and work in the Syracuse community. A video interview with Ping Chong can be viewed here.
Tales from the Salt City is a beautiful, poignant, riveting theatrical experience. It is also a commentary on the silence of race in our community. What makes it so compelling is that every story is true. What a gift!
As Community Engagement Manager for Syracuse Stage, I cordially invite you to meet and see your neighbors in this moving production.
-Carol Charles, Community Engagement Manager, Syracuse Stage
Gordana Dudevski in Tales from the Salt City. Photo: Michael Davis.
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