Journey of the Drum

a collaboration between River City Drum Corp and Actors Theatre of Louisville
February 26th, 2023 at 4 p.m.‍
‍in the Bomhard Theatre at Kentucky Performing Arts

Overview

From Africa to Louisville, Kentucky, the River City Drum Corp will take you on an illustrious ride as they navigate the traveling journey of the drum alongside our ancestors who were enslaved and reprimanded for utilizing the drum.

RCDC has a rich and vibrant history in Louisville, KY that spans well over 30 years. This organization began as, and is still considered, a "rite of passage" for enhancing the lives of African-American families with children through art, culture, and education.

The audience will experience the s of the drum in collaboration with Actors Theatre of Louisville. Together we pay homage to our ancestors through the arts while exposing our community to an authentic Black History story.

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THE CAST

Directed by Erica Denise and Jerome Baker

Stage Manager: Emily Vicars
Music Directors: Albert Shumake, Tasha Hatchett, Jermaine Reeves
Choreographers: Kavin Moore, Brittany “Bee Bee” Patillo

River City Drum Corp Staff:
Jerome Baker
Channing Daugherty
Shan Hermit
Brandon Mayfield
Jermaine Reeves
Albert Shumake
Jamila Young

River City Drum Corp:
Nyla Adonis
DeAven Allen
Brendan Blackburn
Kaelyn Bullard
Emily Carey
Kal Carey Jr.
Joziah Coggins
Joseph Dunn
Makel Faulkner
James Flowers
Josian Forehand
Ajani Ignacio
Ja'Hari Jackson
Sophia Graham
Debrianna Grimes
Jatorion Grimes
Elijah Manzano
Quentin McGruder
Ellington McGruder
Deshon Miller
Keyiona Mitchem
Christian Pendleton
Nazari Reed
Maliki Williams
Keith Winburn

Storytellers/Dancers:
Chase Dean
Christian Edwards
Genesis Hatchett
Cajani Hurd
Mariyah Martin
Amariah Russel
Javon Vanlier
Heaven Williams
Shauntrice Wilson
Jacob Winburn
Darian Wright

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Journey of the Drum

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THE CAST

Directed by Erica Denise and Jerome Baker

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a collaboration between River City Drum Corp and Actors Theatre of Louisville
February 26th, 2023 at 4 p.m.‍
‍in the Bomhard Theatre at Kentucky Performing Arts

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* Member of Actors’ Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers in the United States.

Closed Caption Performances

Sunday, June 15 and Friday, June 20

Student & Educator Nights

Every Wednesday. Discounted tickets for students and educators are available for $15 plus fees.

ASL Interpretation

Available by request - email boxoffice@actorstheatre.org

Run Time

90 Minutes

Age Recommendation

Grade Recommendation

Content Warning

Production contains stage weapons, staged physical violence, intimate partner violence, suicide, and depictions of blood.

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The Actors Theater complex houses 3 theaters of varying sizes. Each season they put on roughly 5-6 regular shows, 3 holiday shows, and host the world renowned Humana Festival of New American Plays.

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The Actors Theater complex houses 3 theaters of varying sizes. Each season they put on roughly 5-6 regular shows, 3 holiday shows, and host the world renowned Humana Festival of New American Plays.

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