Roger Guenveur’s Smith one-man show, FREDERICK DOUGLASS NOW

I absolutely love Roger Guenveur Smith. When he did A Huey P. Newton Story, I was floored. Now we get to see him again, this time performing for a good cause: Revolution Books’ $100,000 Fund Drive

I hope you will check it out:

Wednesday – October 21, 2009 – 8:00pm

FREDERICK DOUGLASS NOW

Written and performed by Roger Guenveur Smith (“A Huey P. Newton Story,” “Do the Right Thing”), FREDERICK DOUGLASS NOW brings to life the pioneering abolitionist, feminist, statesman and orator, in a nationally-acclaimed solo performance. FREDERICK DOUGLASS NOW is presented by the Irish Arts Center in association with Classical Theatre of Harlem.

A play created and performed by Roger Guenveur Smith at Donaghy Theatre – Irish Arts Center

553 West 51st Street, NYC

Tickets: $50. Premium Tickets: $100 – Reception with the artist following performance.

Praise:
“Roger Guenveur Smith gets it all and gets it brilliantly.” –The New York Times

“If anyone could bring the legendary 19th-century runaway-slave-turned-abolitionist and author Frederick Douglass to searing life, it’s Roger Guenveur Smith.”- Time Out New York

“A star turn, a rapid-fire riff, darting among epochs that mix the sounds of poetry slam, hip-hop and the old-style preacher. Spoken, sung and emoted with entertaining conviction.” –The New York Times

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Come to a great evening of theater and help Save Revolution Books!

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