Announcing Guest Artists for the Tent Series
The Alliance Theatre today announced three additional guest artists as part of its previously announced Under the Tent series. In addition to its concert performances of WORKING: THE MUSICAL, BEAUTIFUL BLACKBIRD LIVE! and SONGS TO GROW ON, the Alliance will provide its tent for performances by Tyrone Jackson & Friends, Sister Omelika, and The TINY Theater Company.
A frequent performer on Alliance stages, Tyrone Jackson will bring his favorite musicians and singers to perform jazz, blues, and ballads in An Atlanta Jazz Revival. The skyline will be the backdrop for old classics, standard songs, and modern twists performed by some of Atlanta's best musicians. Dancer and choreographer Sister Omelika will present Soaring High, an uplifting multidisciplinary performance piece featuring drumming, dancing, singing and poetry. And The TINY Theater will present an adaptation of Hamlet using elements of Black culture, music, rhythm, and call and response to tell this classical story reimagined.
As part of its ongoing commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion the Alliance has pledged to open its rehearsal rooms and spaces for free to BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) organizations for meeting spaces, rehearsals, presentations, and productions.
"We at the Alliance are so excited to be presenting the work of Tyrone Jackson, Sister Omelika and The TINY Theatre Co as part of our "Under the Tent Series." We are committed to contributing to a more compassionate and inclusive society and to seeking opportunities of meaningful connections with local Artists and Art Organizations of Color,” said BOLD Artistic Director Fellow, Tinashe Kajese-Bolden. “As we celebrate our return to gathering and telling stories, we could not do this without sharing the stage with a mix of Atlanta's established and emerging Black artists. Internationally recognized, Tyrone Jackson captures the music of our soul through his Jazz artistry steeped in Southern culture. Sister Omelika's soulful poetry and rhythmic drumming will have you coming back for affirmation and healing. And The TINY Theatre Co will remind us all the power of grit and joyful pursuit of interpreting the various spheres of Blackness, within the arts and society.”
The Under the Tent series will utilize enhanced COVID safety procedures including open-air performances, socially distanced seating in two- and four-person pods, contactless entry, and required use of face masks. Visit our FAQs for additional details.
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TYRONE JACKSON & FRIENDS
April 7 & 8, 2021
Tyrone Jackson will bring his favorite musicians and singers to perform jazz, blues, and ballads. An Atlanta Jazz Revival is the theme and the skyline will be the backdrop for old classics, standard songs, and modern twists performed by some of Atlanta's best musicians. The tent will be rockin'.
SISTER OMELIKA
April 10, 2021
"Soaring High" a multifaceted story of her journey as an artist told through dance, spoken word, original music and songs accompanied by traditional African Drumming. Through her uplifting, honest narrative she will be sharing experiences of resilience, rich history, and the vibrancy of Black culture.
THE TINY THEATER COMPANY
April 15 – 17, 2021
Tiny Theater's adaptation of Hamlet uses elements of Black Culture, Music, Rhythm, and Call and Response, to tell this classical story reimagined. Hamlet tells the story of a young prince, whose father's death has uprooted the castle. We follow Ham and best friends Horatio and Marcellus, as they get to the bottom of the mysterious happenings at the castle. Hamlet is a story of revenge and resistance; told in a way you've never seen before.
