Homecoming Week
Join us for Homecoming Week!
Help us celebrate our first 25 years and the community of artists who have kept us strong and growing!
Thank you to our Honorary Producers Dr. Joel & Mrs Roberta Porter.
Events
We Are The Legends
October 15 - 19
Opening Reception: October 15 @ 4:00pm
Hours: October 15 - 19, 10:00am - 5:00pm
Louis Bluver Theatre Lobby at The Drake
302 S. Hicks Street
An exhibition highlighting the journey of four Black Woman Philly Theatre Artists and their continuous work and presence in Philly Theatre!
Honoring: Dr. Kimmika Williams Witherspoon, Patreshettarlini Adams, Karen Smith, and Cathy Simpson!
In partnership with Theatre Philadelphia
1 Pound 4 Ounces - Preview Event
October 16 - Private Event
This riveting piece, written and performed by Khalil Munir, uses tap, music, and storytelling to share his true tale of growing up and beating the odds in Philadelphia
Azuka will present a private first-look at this work-in-progress as we develop it for a full production in our 2025-2026 season!
Legacy Reading: the terrible girls
October 17 @ 7:00pm
Louis Bluver Theatre at The Drake
302 S. Hicks Street
We’re headed back to 2011 with a reading of the terrible girls - the first part of Jacqueline Goldfinger’s southern gothic trilogy!
Allison Heishman returns to direct with original cast members Amanda Schoonover and Nathan Holt reprising their roles! They’ll be joined by Corinna Burns and Kimberly S. Fairbanks
Accidents seem to happen in the little diner off the interstate where three friends work together and keep a sinister secret. When one of them hides her own terrible secret from the others, everything begins to unravel.
Living Legends Brunch
October 19
Louis Bluver Theatre at The Drake
302 S. Hicks Street
Join Theatre Philadelphia as they recognize the journey of four Black Woman Philly Theatre Artists and their continuous work and presence in Philly Theatre!
Honoring: Dr. Kimmika Williams Witherspoon, Patreshettarlini Adams, Karen Smith, and Cathy Simpson!
Limited free tickets are available and must be reserved through Theatre Philadelphia by visiting: https://theatre-philadelphia.ticketleap.com/living-legends-brunch/
Presented by Theatre Philadelphia
Homecoming Dance
October 19, 7:00pm - 11:00pm
Louis Bluver Theatre at The Drake
302 S. Hicks Street
Party like it’s 1999! We’re taking it back to our beginning with an old-school dance fundraiser! Dust off your 90’s party attire and help us celebrate!
Dancing, bar, raffle prizes and more!
Community Partners
Special thanks to our Community Partners for their support and contributions to our Homecoming Week raffle! We hope you’ll return their generosity and visit them when you are able!
