TAKE WING AND SOAR PRODUCTIONS, INC.

D E B R A A N N B Y R D - F O U N D E R & P R O D U C I N G A R T I S T I C D I R E C T O R.

DEC 7th
thru
DEC 18th
2011

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PRODUCING TEAM:

TAKE WING AND SOAR PRODUCTIONS
Producing Artistic Diretor,
Debra Ann Byrd
NEW HERITAGE
THEATRE GROUP
Executive Producer
Voza Rivers

THE CAST:
Elijah Black, Phillip Burke, Debra Ann Byrd*, Bryant Carroll*, Tino Christopher, Lodric D. Collins, Phillip de la Cal*, Treasure Davidson, Dianne Dixon, Stacey J. Dotson*, Michal Fraser, Kirt A. Harding, Dennis Jordan*, Anja Lee*, Tom Martin, Dayo Olatokun, Michael Raimondi, Brendan Sokler, Lawrence Winslow*, Natasha Yannacaňedo*

THE CREATIVE, DESIGN & PRODUCTION TEAM:
Author/Director:
Lorey Hayes
Scenic Design:
Chris Cumberbach
Costume Design:
Gail Cooper-Hecht
Sound Design:
David D. Wright
Lighting Design:
James Carter
Choreography:
Phillip de la Cal*
Casting:
Sara Koch Casting
Asst Stage Manager:
Abagail Ramsay
House Management:
Aixa Kendrick
Production:
Joshua Glenn
& Mark Benavides

Graphic Art:
dagrafix designs, ltd
Production Photograpy:
Hubert Williams
Publicity Photos:
Carmen de Jesus

Marketing:
Shabazz Communications Inc.

Take Wing And Soar Productions, in partnership with
Voza Rivers/New Heritage Theatre Group present the World Primier of
MASSINISSA AND THE TRAGEDY OF THE HOUSE OF THUNDER

An Epic Play in 2 Acts
Written & Directed by Lorey Hayes

Massinissa, And The Tragedy of the House of Thunder is the story of Massinissa, the man who betrayed Hannibal to Rome. Based on true events, Circa 218 B.C., over the span of 50 years, in Rome, Carthage, Numidia, Spain, France and The Alps; Rome-Italy and Carthage-Africa are at war fighting for world dominion. Join Us as Playwright/Director Lorey Hayes leads a multi-racial troupe of 18 Classically Trained Actors in this dramatic story about LOVE, PASSION, REVENGE, HONOR, BETRAYAL and a Friendship that changed the course of history.

PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE & SPECIAL EVENTS
Wed.December 7th at 7pm || Opening Night Performance & Reception
Thu. December 8th at 8pm || DCA Community Night
Fri. December 9th at 8pm
Sun. December 11 th at 3:00pm

Tue. December 11th at 8:00pm
Wed. December 14th at 2:00pm || Post show Talk Back with the Artists
Wed. December 14th at 8:00pm
Thu. December 15th at 8:00pm || Press Event and Post Show Reception
Sat. December 17th at 8:00pm || Preshow Wine and Cheese Chat w/ Director
Sun. December 18th at 3:00pm || Post show Talk Back with the Artists
Sun. December 18th at 8:00pm || Closing Night Celebration & Holiday Party

VENUE: TICKETS:
The Poet’s Den Theater $30. Gala Celebration | $18. General admission
309 East 108th Street $15. Seniors and Students | Group Sales Available Groups of 10+
New York, NY 10029
[Just off 2nd Avenue]

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MASSINISSA TRAILER
by Ashura Bayyan, Media Manager at VisionTube TV

This Mainstage Production of MASSINISSA is presented in part by The New York City Department Of Cultural Affairs, New York City Council, New York City Council Speaker Christine Quinn, New York City Council Member Inez E. Dickens, The New York City Council Committee On Cultural Affairs, Libraries And International Intergroup Relations, Jimmy Van Bramer, Chair, The New York State Council On The Arts with the support of Govenor Andrew Cuomo and the New York State Lesilature, and The Arlen Charitable Trust. The actors appear courtesy of Actor's Equity Association. Take Wing And Soar Productions is a member theatre of The Broadway League. New Heritage Theatre is a member theatre of The Coalition of Theatres of Color.