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The 2009-2010 "5th Anniversary" Season of Plays

Deeply Rooted: A Celebration of Faith, Family, & The Future
Mahogany’s 5^th season of plays will explore the deep roots of the human experience through moving stories of faith and fashion,
spirit and spoken words, memories and motherhood, and the strength of family in the face of adversity.
The "Deeply Rooted" season promises to be an enriching and entertaining cultural voyage for all.

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	CROWNS Written By: Regina Taylor adapted from the book by Michael Cunningham & Craig Marberry There is a hat for every occasion, from flirting to churchgoing to funerals to baptisms, and the tradition of hats is traced back to African rituals and slavery and forward to the New Testament and current fashion. CROWNS is a spirited tribute of the faith and fashion of African-American women and their love of church hats. Crowns peers into the lives of women as it celebrates family, faith, love, loss and finding one's true identity. Yes, HATS are allowed.
	God's Trombones Written by: James Weldon Johnson Mahogany Ensemble continues its 5TH season with this holiday celebration based on the Negro sermon poems by James Weldon Johnson. This production will lift your spirits and rock your soul through rousing free verse, spirit-filled songs and dance. This classic work is a moving experience that audiences will truly enjoy.
	Shakin' the Mess Outta Misery In celebration of Women's History Month, MECCA Foundation presents Shakin' the Mess Outta Misery, a story of a young black girl's coming of age in the South in the 1960s who was raised by women in the community, some blood related, some not. When she was 12 years old she began her journey to womanhood guided by these very diverse, nontraditional, older black women. Her vivid memories of growing up--recalling the rituals, the faith healings, the stories she was told and the lessons she learned about survival, healing, deep faith and mystery.
	A Raisin in the Sun Written by: Lorraine Hansberry May 6, 7, 8, 2010 7:30 pm Louisiana State Exhibit Museum Theatre 3015 Greenwood Road-Shreveport, LA Mahogany Ensemble Theatre ends its 5th Anniversary Season with the 50th Anniversary of the inspiring classic play A Raisin in the Sun. This award-winning drama tells the story of the Younger family living on Chicago's south side in the 1950s. The story centers on the dream of owning ones own home, as the Younger family searches for a way to grab their piece of the dream, even in the face of prejudice and discrimination.
	Productions are subject to change due to casting considerations or rights availability beyond the control of Mahogany Ensemble Theatre.