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Honoring Over 50 Years of Hip Hop: HIP HOP HOORAY!

Black History Month Features Theatre for Young Audiences

HIP HOP HOORAY!

February 21st - March 8th, 2024 Wilson Theater at Vogel Hall, Marcus Center

HIP HOP HOORAY! | An Original Musical Tribute to 50 Years of Hip Hop, Directed by Ashley S. Jordan, Written by Breanna Taylor & Ashley S. Jordan

 

TO RESERVE YOUR SCHOOL TODAY, PLEASE CONTACT:  KYNDAL JOHNSON

 

HIP HOP HOORAY! is a Theatre for Young Audiences experience to understand Hip Hop in an informative and educational way. This production is written by Breanna Taylor and Ashley S. Jordan, directed by Ashley S. Jordan.  The one-hour and 15 minute show and talk back will be an exciting musical production featuring MKE-based talent which will take us through a flashback sequence from future to past to future. Through spoken word, beats, clothing, projections, featuring Grandmaster Flash & Queen Latifah as solid storytellers navigating each era/evolution of Hip Hop through time understanding the revolutionary, media, and technological influences Hip Hop/Rap has had throughout multiple cultures and in the world as we know it. Our choreographer Chancie Crump-Cole and Beats Composer Tyler Reynolds will take us through a musical voyage by creating stylized movement to original beats with similar lyrics and recognizable rhythms.

DATES AVAILABLE (Run time: 60m plus 15m Talk Back w Students):

Wednesdays - February 21 (Fully Reserved), 28, or March 6th 

Thursdays - February 22, 29 or March 7th (Fully Reserved) 

Fridays - February 23, March 1st, or March 8th 

 

FEATURING:

ASHLEY S. JORDAN

DIRECTOR

DOS FEURTADO

CAST

JASMINE LOVE

CAST

DERRICK SANDERS

CAST

CAMBRYELLE GETTER

CAST

HIP HOP HOORAY! CREW:

Ashley S. Jordan, Playwright, Director

Breanna Taylor, Playwright, Dramaturg

Nat Goe, Stage Manager

Malaina Moore, Assistant Stage Manager

Chancie Cole, Choreographer

Carlos Vergara, Costume Designer

Nathan Berry, Projection Designer

Ron Scot Fry, Set Construction

Martilia Marechal, Sound Designer

Tyler Reynolds, Beats