Imagine a world where someone's inner expression has been suppressed and regulated like some drug waiting for FDA approval. Imagine a world where your voice is seen as weapon of mass destruction. Imagine a world where rhythms and beats have been buried, for the greater "good".
That is the world these four individuals live in...
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Culture Shock and Future Shock Los Angeles
present
A BEAUTIFUL STRUGGLE
[A classic novel gets a Hip Hop spin]
"A Beautiful Struggle" tells the story of four individuals who dare to create in a time when artistic expression has been outlawed. Inspired by the real life experiences of those whose lives have been deeply touched by the arts and inexorably changed by a belief in themselves, this unique original work uses music, art, spoken word, and dance to bring their stories to the stage. This truly collaborative effort includes performances by Culture Shock San Diego, RhetOracle Dance Company, Creative Planet, Kaba Modern, and members of the Jabbawockeez.
MAY 16 & 17 - LINDY HOPPIN' WITH HARLEM SOUL...
STUDIO 1954
A theatrical collaboration of artists, actors, musicians, dancers, and acrobats,
performed through an evocative narrative set in 1954
Benefiting S.C.O.P.E. to encourage greater voter turnout in 2008,
and Feminist Majority Foundation's "get her vote out"
A r t S h a r e L A
801 E. 4th Place, L.A. 90013
Friday, May 16
7pm - Doors Open for Art Exhibition
8pm - Theatrical Performance
Saturday, May 17
6pm - Doors Open for Art Exhibition
7pm - Theatrical Performance
Swank '50s-era attire is encouraged for all guests.
Reception afterward with DJs, additional performers, and FREE cocktails!
General Admission: $25, V.I.P. Seating: $50
Book your ticket in advance at http://artistsonthebrink.org (click on flyer above), or call (310) 828-5260
Don't let downtown parking deter you — we offer FREE PARKING on site!
