Performances will be May 20 at Harris-Stowe State University; May 22 at Webster Groves High School; and July 15 at Christ Cathedral Church.

Tickets are free but advance reservations must be made at www.gitana-inc.org, or email Gitana at [email protected] or call 314-721-6556 (Donations accepted)

“Black and Blue” is based on a compilation of interviews with police officers and members of the African American community about the shooting of Michael Brown in Ferguson and the events that followed. The cast includes professional actors, Ferguson protestors, community members and students from Gitana’s Global Education through the Arts program.

Harris-Stowe State University
Friday, May 20, 7:30 p.m.
Emerson Performance Center
3101 Laclede, St. Louis 63103

Webster Groves High School
Sunday, May 22, 3 p.m.
100 Selma, Webster Groves 63119

Christ Church Cathedral
Friday, July 15, 7:30 p.m.
1210 Locust, St. Louis 63103

“Black and Blue” is sponsored by the following organizations with partial funding from the Regional Arts Commission and the Missouri Arts Council:
• Harris-Stowe State University
• Webster Groves Christian Church
• Emmanuel Episcopal Church
• Christ Lutheran Church
• Sisters CARE (Christians Advocating Racial Equality)
• The Ethical Society of St. Louis and the American Ethical Union
• Alliance for Interracial Dignity

ABOUT GITANA PRODUCTIONS
Gitana Productions, Inc. is a not-for-profit arts and education organization dedicated to creating a diverse and dynamic community through cross-cultural awareness using drama, music and dance. Gitana events present a rarely seen diversity of international and local artists exhibiting an array of traditional and innovative artistic expressions. For more information, visit www.gitana-inc.org or call Gitana Productions at (314) 721-6556.

Media Contact
Rachel Brown
[email protected]
(314) 210-4419