Subject: PR: Black Play Helps Stop The Violence

 

 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 3, 2005

CONTACT:
Ron Pitts
614-501-7455 or 615-236-1041
ujima51@wowway.com
www.ujimatheatre.com

"WHAT COLOR IS TROUBLE?" - A TOURING STAGE PRODUCTION AND COMMUNITY EFFORT CAMPAIGN TO STOP THE VIOLENCE

Ron Pitts, writer

Cast members prepare to rehearse

Cast members and staff pose for a group shot

Columbus, OH (BlackNews.com) - The staged production What Color Is Trouble?, written by Ron Pitts and Dr. Raymond Wise of Columbus, Ohio weaves a story of contemporary problems - gangs, addiction, racism and violence as well as the discovery that we can make a choice to prevail while discovering hope, self-identity, forgiveness, trust and responsibility.

This riveting look at how violence creates turmoil and its negative impact on communities of all cultures has been proven to be a moving experience while it offers resolve and solutions in each story. In 1994, high school students gathered from across the city of Columbus, Ohio's East High School where What Color Is Trouble? impacted the youth. Just this year, the production opened to a sold out house at the King Arts Complex.

This awesome play, What Color Is Trouble? encourages the audience to never loose hope. Ujima Theatre is full of compassion for those affected by Katrina.

"We have cast members that have families who have suffered a loss due to this devastating hurricane. Even though we are in Ohio, we too feel the loss from Katrina. We were all affected by the continued violence that continued in the midst of such a national tragedy. We would love to bring this play to your city for those victims of violence such as the Katrina evacuees, who are suffering and need encouragement," says Pitts.

He continues, "As you consider bringing What Color Is Trouble? to your city, the only thing we would ask of you is to cover our travel, performance space and lodging expenses. Ujima Theatre will cover all other expenses such as payment to our cast and staff and any other costs that we incur in bringing this production to you. We are especially interested in bringing a positive message to all those suffering from recent natural disasters. This is the least we can do to give back to our communities."

Ujima Theatre can be reached several ways. The website is www.ujimatheatre.com; e-mail address, ujima51@wowway.com; their informational telephone number is 614-236-1041, or you can reach Ron Pitts directly at 614-501-7455.

Ujima Theatre was created to use the performing arts as a means of increasing awareness about life's complexities and realism that we encounter within our lifetime. Its purpose is to reach out to ALL PEOPLE, through the method of dramatic theatrical entertainment. For more details, visit www.ujimatheatre.com

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