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The Death of King Shotaway by Shades Repertory Theatre—A Reading!

Sat, Feb 01

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Harmony Hall - Jacob Sloat House

In celebration of African American History Month, The Shades Repertory Theatre will perform a staged public reading of Death of King Shotaway - The Birth of the African Grove Theater by Samuel Harps.

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The Death of King Shotaway by Shades Repertory Theatre—A Reading!
The Death of King Shotaway by Shades Repertory Theatre—A Reading!

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Feb 01, 2025, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM

Harmony Hall - Jacob Sloat House, 15 Liberty Rock Rd, Sloatsburg, NY 10974, USA

About The Event

In celebration of African American History Month, The Shades Repertory Theatre will perform a staged public reading of Death of King Shotaway - The Birth of the African Grove Theater by Samuel Harps at Harmony Hall on Saturday, February 1st, from 4-6 PM, followed by a Q&A with the cast and playwright. 


Shades Repertory Theatre is a multicultural professional theater company directed by Samuel Harps, an award-winning playwright, director, and filmmaker. The company will rehearse its upcoming performances at Harmony Hall on Saturdays in January. 


Based on a true story, Death of King Shotaway—The Birth of the African Grove Theater refers to a historical event in which the play The Drama of King Shotaway, believed to be the first full-length play written by a Black American, was staged at the African Grove Theater in New York City. This marked the emergence of the first prominent Black theater company in the United States; essentially, the play's

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