PRESS RELEASES
Ujima Theatre continues to be a thriving force for the arts in Columbus, Ohio. Milestones have already been made and the focus on getting better is even more present. Read press releases and testimonials from the general public and clients.
Ujima's Ron Pitts featured in Who's Who in Black Columbus - 2006 Edition
- Ujima's Children
"We are paving the way for a whole new generation of young performers!"
- Ron Pitts
Ujima CEO
Ron Pitts, CEO of Ujima Theatre Company is featured in the recently published 2006 edition of Who's Who in Black Columbus. Pitts biographical data is listed amongst Central Ohio's African-American leaders and achievers!
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State Rep Mike Veon (PA) recognizes Ujima and the performance of "The Meeting"
State Representative Mike Veon, Pennsylvania Democratic Whip sent praises to Ujima after their February 2006 performance in Beaver Falls, PA.
B.R.I.D.G.E. (Beaver Race Initiative Development Group Effort) and the Beaver County Minority Coalition sponsored The Meeting in celebration of Black History Month.
Mike Veon
State Rep
"I was genuinely impressed by the dedication and professionalism of your entire production company."
State Rep, Mike Veon
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"The Meeting" occurs during Black History Month 2006
The place - a hotel suite overlooking the gritty streets of Harlem, New York City. But this meeting between Martin Luther King, Jr. and Malcolm X (El-Hajj Malik El-Shabazz), two giants of the Civil Rights Movement of the 1960's, actually took place only in the creative imagination of playwright Jeff Stetson.
The two leaders are believed to have met only once: briefly outside the halls of the U.S. Congress during the debate prior to passage of the 1964 Civil Rights Bill.
Columbus, Ohio playwright Ron Pitts of Ujima Theatre directed this production at the Frank W. Hale, Jr. Black Cultural Center. Before sell-out audiences, Mark Pinkston, Paul Brewer and Jesse Robinson brought the memories of the great men to life. So impressive was the information provided during a question and answer forum held after each performance.
Ujima to play vital role in return of the Lincoln
Theatre
Read a letter sent to Ron Pitts, CEO of Ujima from CAPA
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Ron Pitts and Ujima Theatre Company published in major publications
(COLUMBUS, OH) Ujima Theatre Company continues to excel under the leadership of founder and CEO, Ron Pitts. Recently the community-based theatre company have been featured in many magazine articles and publications in the midwest and southern regions of the United States.
Amongst publications Ujima is featured includes Who's Who in Black Columbus and Trendsetters to Trendsetters Magazine, based in Atlanta, Georgia. "We continue to bring exposure and maintain our efforts to spotlight positive people and organizatons across America. Ujima is making such a positive impact on the youth and African American community, not only in Columbus but in states throughout the midwest and the south," says Trendsetters to Trendsetters publisher, Willie Stewart.
To view articles in these publications, click on the images provided and visit their websites. To inquire about featuring Ujima in your publication, please contact the Ujima Theatre Company's Public Relations Director.
Ujima Theatre attends the 2009 National Black Theatre Festival
Ron Pitts pictured with
actor John Amos
Trendsetters to Trendsetters Magazine Sept/Oct 2009
By Brian K. Jones
The purple carpet was rolled out in Winston-Salem, NC once again, as they hosted the 20th National Black Theater Festival (NTBF), which showcased black theater to audiences coming from all over the world.
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