'The World is My Home-The Life of Paul Robeson'
Stogie Kenyatta brings a unique interpretation to the stage, where he majestically captures the essence of Paul Robeson. Portraying 10 characters he chronologically takes us thru the life of history's 1ST Black Renaissance man & one of America's most complex, brilliant citizens.
Magnificently performed without intermission, with props, several wardrobe changes & an inspiring finger-snapping Jazz, Bebop, Gospel, Big band soundtrack. As laugh -out loud funny & entertaining as it is educational, Kenyatta ages from a 5 year old Paul, to the 70 yr old, world weary warrior that the blacklisted Robeson had become.
The show covers the Harlem Renaissance, with music from Ellington, Coltrane, Fats Waller, Cab Calloway & Robeson himself.
Kenyatta uses his stand up comedy skills, satire, singing & brilliant storytelling to introduce us to Robeson. His portrayal reveals the sense of humor, charm, wit, romantic passion, & human frailties of a life filled with triumphant achievement & the tragedy of hopes unfulfilled. In the final scene, Robeson's spine tingling account of the horrors of captivity & the Middle Passage where children Slaves were tossed into the sea; is so electrifyingly powerful it gives you Goosebumps.
This show serves as a classy, cultural artistic centerpiece & complements any social agenda.
Bookings: Kingrosemgmt@gmail.com
310 967 5924
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