Genre: Theater

Kellie C. Turner as Nina Simone.

Join actor Kellie C. Turner portraying Nina Simone being interviewed while doing her farewell tour. When challenge meets destiny, we learn about some of Nina’s peaks and valleys on her path to being one of the greatest performers and activists of our time.

A versatile singer, actor, musician, writer, producer and educator, Turner has appeared on Broadway in Showboat as well as national and international tours of The Wiz, Showboat, Hair and Higher and Higher. She has also performed in regional theatres all over the country as well as in film and television shows including Modern Love, The Sopranos, The Cosby Show and a Live from Lincoln Center production of Porgy and Bess.

Doors open at 6 P.M., general admission and seating is first come-first served for this “not to miss” FREE presentation highlighting the complex life and career of celebrated singer and activist Nina Simone.

“Friends, Romans and Countrymen, lend me your ears!”  The People’s Shakespeare Project is proud to present Julia Caesar, a reimagining of The Tragedy of Julius Caesar, Shakespeare’s iconic tragedy, with a slight gender twist.  Shakespeare’s play explores the age-old themes of patriotism, power, envy, and greed.  When the mighty Roman leader, Julia Caesar, is assassinated, questionable intentions mixed with high hopes for the Roman republic collide.  As Mark Antony calls to “let slip the dogs of war,” chaos ensues.  Runtime:  approximately 1 1/2 hours (no intermission).

“Friends, Romans and Countrymen, lend me your ears!”  The People’s Shakespeare Project is proud to present Julia Caesar, a reimagining of The Tragedy of Julius Caesar, Shakespeare’s iconic tragedy, with a slight gender twist.  Shakespeare’s play explores the age-old themes of patriotism, power, envy, and greed.  When the mighty Roman leader, Julia Caesar, is assassinated, questionable intentions mixed with high hopes for the Roman republic collide.  As Mark Antony calls to “let slip the dogs of war,” chaos ensues.  Runtime:  approximately 1 1/2 hours (no intermission).

“Friends, Romans and Countrymen, lend me your ears!”  The People’s Shakespeare Project is proud to present Julia Caesar, a reimagining of The Tragedy of Julius Caesar, Shakespeare’s iconic tragedy, with a slight gender twist.  Shakespeare’s play explores the age-old themes of patriotism, power, envy, and greed.  When the mighty Roman leader, Julia Caesar, is assassinated, questionable intentions mixed with high hopes for the Roman republic collide.  As Mark Antony calls to “let slip the dogs of war,” chaos ensues.  Runtime:  approximately 1 1/2 hours (no intermission).

“Friends, Romans and Countrymen, lend me your ears!”  The People’s Shakespeare Project is proud to present Julia Caesar, a reimagining of The Tragedy of Julius Caesar, Shakespeare’s iconic tragedy, with a slight gender twist.  Shakespeare’s play explores the age-old themes of patriotism, power, envy, and greed.  When the mighty Roman leader, Julia Caesar, is assassinated, questionable intentions mixed with high hopes for the Roman republic collide.  As Mark Antony calls to “let slip the dogs of war,” chaos ensues.  Runtime:  approximately 1 1/2 hours (no intermission).

“Friends, Romans and Countrymen, lend me your ears!”  The People’s Shakespeare Project is proud to present Julia Caesar, a reimagining of The Tragedy of Julius Caesar, Shakespeare’s iconic tragedy, with a slight gender twist.  Shakespeare’s play explores the age-old themes of patriotism, power, envy, and greed.  When the mighty Roman leader, Julia Caesar, is assassinated, questionable intentions mixed with high hopes for the Roman republic collide.  As Mark Antony calls to “let slip the dogs of war,” chaos ensues.  Runtime:  approximately 1 1/2 hours (no intermission).