![Image - performers](https://cdn.commonwealthclub.org/s3fs-public/2024-02/20240405%20Standing%20Tall%20Hero.png ""Standing Tall": A Celebration of Black Resilience Through Solo Performances")
AfroSolo Theatre Company’s "Standing Tall": A Celebration of Black Resilience
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Join us live for an informative, inspiring and uplifting special event!
Juneteenth (June 19) is the federal holiday (beginning in 2021) commemorating the end of slavery in the United States.
Honoring Juneteenth, join us for “Standing Tall": A Celebration of Black Resilience Through Solo Performances presented by The AfroSolo Theatre Company. "Standing Tall” is an evening of performances with theater, dance, music and historical-based content that delve into the extraordinary resilience of Black men, navigating the challenges and triumphs unique to the Black male experience.
Hosted by Mistress of Ceremony Monetta White, executive director and CEO of the Museum of the African Diaspora (MOAD).
AfroSolo Theatre Company is committed to amplifying Black voices and narratives through solo performances, creating transformative experiences that resonate across diverse audiences.
Featured Performances
Algerion "KTG" Bryant II premieres "Standing Tall," a dance work reflecting the communal power of art and personal resilience.
Peter Fitzsimmons presents a narrative and slide presentation, delving into the glorious history of San Francisco's Fillmore District, the Harlem of the West.
Ranzel Merritt performs "Supreme: Tribute to John Coltrane," captivating audiences with his saxophone skills and musical prowess.
Marcus J. Paige performs "There Is No Hatred Here," a solo work exploring the Civil Rights Movement through seven compelling characters.
This event was rescheduled from April 5, 2024.
This program has 2 types of tickets available: in-person and online-only. Please pre-register to receive a link to the live-stream event.
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The Commonwealth Club World Affairs of California
110 The Embarcadero
Taube Family Auditorium
San Francisco, CA 94105
United States
Thomas Robert Simpson
Founder and Artistic Director, Afrosolo Theatre Company
Mistress of Ceremony Monetta White
Executive Director and CEO, the Museum of the African Diaspora (MOAD)
Robert Melton
Art Curator and Co-chair, Arts Member-led Forum, Commonwealth Club World Affairs of California—Co-host
Dr. Anne W. Smith
Co-chair, Arts Member-Led Forum—Co-host
5 doors open and check-in
5:30 p.m. program
(all times Pacific Time)
COST
In-person:
$10 members
$20 nonmembers
$7 students
Online:
Free for members
$5 nonmembers
