THE MS. K.I.A. CHRONICLES - A Griot's Tale of Survival in America

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 2, 2008
Endangered Species Project presents

"Living in the Mainstream Ain't Easy"
THE MS. K.I.A. CHRONICLES
A Griot's Tale of Survival in America

Written, Directed, and Performed by Pippa Fleming
Produced and Photographed by Grace Villarin Duenas
Featuring Musicians: Deb Santa Maria, Nobuko Mizoguchi, Ayla Davila, Trevelyn D. Lee, Pat Wilder

Journey with Ms. K.I.A., a griot* from days of old, as she is teleported from the past into a modern cabaret. Weaving ritual, dance, theatre and song, Ms. K.I.A. mystically catapults her audience into a current reality that leaves spectators trying to catch their breaths, as they become part of a cultural revolution.

* griot \gre-o\ or jali is a Western African poet, praise singer and wandering musician considered to be a repository of oral tradition.

Runs:
Saturday, June 21, 2008. Show at 8pm;
Sunday, June 22, 2008. Artist's Reception at 5:30 pm, Show at 7:30 pm.

Where: Laney College Theatre
900 S. Fallon Street, Oakland, CA 94607
For directions call 510.834.5740. BART Accessible.

Tickets: Reservation line: 510.712.3242 or email tickets [at] pippafleming.com
Sunday, June 22nd Artist's Reception: $15
General seating: $30 Premiere, $25 Orchestra; $20 Balcony; $20 students and seniors

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