A Song For Coretta by Pearl Cleage
All photos by Basil Clunie
A powerful script and powerful acting stirred the hearts and souls of the audience performance after performance. (Pictured: Ti Nicole Danridge and Cheryl Fraizer. The cast also included Elana Elyce, Abie Irabor and Nikkia F. Tyler.)
#LOVESTORIES: Inspired by BLACK LIVES MATTER by Tania Richard, Gloria Bond Clunie & Marsha Estell
 Today's violent realities and the quest for a better tomorrow were seamlessly captured in this trilogy play, written by three extraordinary playwrights, and executed brilliantly by six exceptional actors. (Pictured: Alexis Syncere and Justin Wade Wilson.The cast also included Krystel V.McNeil, Max Downs, Cheryl Frazier and Jackie Colquitt.)
Single Black Female by Lisa B. Thompson
 Photo by Basil Clunie
Insightful, daring, and enormously hilarious; skillful SBF actors Risha Tenae and Elana Elyce elicited cheers, spontaneous applause, and at times, surprising contemplation, all while summoning and performing multiple, unforgettable characters.
FJT Summertime Concert Series 2016 Remains the Talk of the Town!
 Old School R&B featuring Donica Lynn & Ascendant
Throwback songs from the 60s, 70s and 80s Rocked The House, inspiring the audience to snap their fingers, stomp their feet and even dance in the aisles! Oh Baby, Baby... "Donica Lynn and Ascendant were simply AMAZING!"
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 Jazz Meets Blues III featuring Marlene Rosenberg, Bobbi Wylsn, Reggie Thompson & David "Chainsaw" Dupont
The musical genres of Jazz and Blues go to another level when you listen to gifted musicians doing what they do best. Brilliant does not even begin to describe what was witnessed during this extraordinary concert.
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 Songs From Broadway's Black Musicals GALA!
The evening was astonishingly lavish, with people dressing to the nines, Tapas cuisine, and decadent desserts being served, fine wine and sparkling Champagne flowing endlessly, and the entertainment downright thrilling. This incredible season-ending Gala was befitting of a season of artistic and ticket sales success. (Pictured: Sarah Sapperstein, Margaret Murphy-Webb & Kristen Sander. The Revue also included singers Larry Trice & Korey White, musicians Nick Kabat (Percussions), Amos Gillespie (Woodwinds) and Musical Director/Pianist Christie Chiles Twillie.)
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 Former Evanston Mayor Lorraine H. Morton and Fleetwood-Jourdain Theatre Artistic Director Tim Rhoze dance the night away at the FJT Gala. It simply doesn't get any better than that!
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FJT Summertime Season 2016 Production Staff: Victoria Apodaca (Production Stage Manager), Frank R. Sjodin & Michael Chancellor (Technical Directors/Set Designers), Rachel Regan & Conner Ciesil (Sound Designers), Phoenix & Oliver Ballentine (Lighting Designers), Lynn Ziehe & Asha R. McAllister (Costume Designers), Conor L. Tazewell (Property Master), Basil Clunie (Photographer), Evanston Photographic Studios (Videographers), Hecky's (Caterer).
Thank you to all who attended, supported and volunteered during our Summertime Season 2016. Because of you, Fleetwood-Jourdain Theatre will always be a "Sparkling Jewel" in the Evanston Arts Community. Remember, YOU are our best advertising. Please share this newsletter with a friend! Let others know how much you've enjoyed our plays and concerts, and encourage them to become loyal supporters, just like you.
Visit our website to stay updated about upcoming holiday events and celebrations. FJT Summertime Season 2017 will be announced the first week of December, so get ready for another stellar season of theatre!
See you soon!
Artistic Director
Tim Rhoze
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Plays, concerts, classes and auditions generally are held at the Noyes Cultural Arts Center.
Fleetwood-Jourdain Theatre/Noyes Cultural Arts Center
927 Noyes St., Evanston, IL 60201
General phone number: 847-866-5915
Please visit our website for updates: www.fjtheatre.com
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