Thursday, January 14, 2010

Intersections Artist: Delta Players

An Interview with Charles Clyburn

Jacqueline Lawton: What type of artist are you?
CC: We are a readers' theatre group of older Americans

JL: Why did you want to be a part of intersections?
CC: I wanted to be part of Intersections because the Delta Players are a part of the H Street community and as such need to be exposed to the greater community.

JL: What do you think will be cool about the festival?
CC: The cool thing about the festival is the bringing together of over 400 artists of various disciplines.

JL: Finish this sentence: I am an intersection of...?
CC: We are intersection of older Americans, ranging in age from 60ish to 95 years young, who have come together to display their talents.

JL: Who are your heroes?
CC: My heroes are President Barack Obama, my sister, Elaine, and Samuel L. Jackson

JL: What is your favorite quote?
CC: The mission of the African Methodist Episcopal church "Loving God, loving self, and loving community."

JL: What is the best advice you have to give?
CC: Dance like no one is watching you.
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Northeast Senior Singers and Delta Players
A performance of songs and stories by H Street community elders, highlighted by selections from a stellar 20th century intersection-- Porgy and Bess.
Saturday, Feb 27 at 4:30 PM
Lab II
Tickets: $5
For audiences ages 8 and up.

http://www.levineschool.org/

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