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VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR SANKOFA THEATRE
A MAAFA EXPERIENCE
JULY 20 – 25, 2004

Sankofa Theatre – A Maafa Experience is a theatrical collage of drama, dance, music, and poetry exploring the Middle Passage. University of Washington Scott and Dorothy Bullitt Professor of American History, Quintard Taylor, describes Sankofa Theatre as, “a vivid, vibrant introduction to the complex history of persons of African descent on both sides of the Atlantic. Sankofa Theatre succeeds wonderfully as both a memorial to the centuries-long tragedy of African enslavement and a celebration of those who maintained their humanity and dignity in the face of that singular tragedy

Inspired by the Maafa Suite, Sankofa Theatre is an original production directed by Justin Emeka and is a celebration of resilience of African people in America. It is a collaboration of over 70 performers from West Africa, South Africa, New York and Seattle, using their work to tell a story aimed at reclaiming the past in order to move forward.

Volunteers are needed to support this in-depth presentation in the following areas:

Usher, Ticket Taker, Costumes (i.e., mending, alterations, ironing), Quick Change, Make-up, Backstage Crew, Medic/Health Care, Prayer/Healing Ministry and Food Services.

If you are interested in any of these areas, please contact Gael Jones, Production Manager via email sankofaexp@yahoo.com or via phone at 206.208.8064. You can also complete the Volunteer Sign-Up Form on the website.

NOTE: You may also download the volunteer form here.
FAX the completed form to 206-860-5965 or email it to sankofaexp@yahoo.com.

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