CFCArts Presents Ragtime on Juneteenth
CFCArts Presents Ragtime on Juneteenth – Central Florida Community Arts announced today they will present Ragtime on Juneteenth Weekend, Saturday, June 18 – Sunday, June 19, 2022, at Dr. Phillips Center. Prior to opening night, several free educational programs sponsored by Florida Theatrical Association (FTA) will be offered to the public.
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What:
“Florida Theatrical Association is honored to partner with CFCArts on their various initiatives and programs surrounding their production of Ragtime,” said Larry Watchorn, executive director FTA. “This type of outreach is imperative in sparking conversations within our community about the importance of diversity and inclusion, and the roles that racism and segregation have played in our country’s past and present.”
Originally scheduled for September 2021, the production was postponed due to concerns about the appropriateness of the content for the then venue, a local church. The new production will take place in the Alexis & Jim Pugh Theater at Dr. Phillips Center with multiple performances.
Terrance Hunter, vice president of education and operations at CFCArts, said, “As we remount the production, we wanted to be intentional about the significance of the show. By pairing the performance with this important date and surrounding the production with opportunities for conversation, we are both deepening and extending the audience experience.”
Ragtime, based on E.L. Doctorow’s epic novel of the same name, includes themes of racism, women’s suffrage, and immigration. June 19, 2022, marks the second anniversary of Juneteenth being established as a national holiday that celebrates the enforcement of the emancipation proclamation and the end of slavery in the United States. Roberta Emerson,artistic producing consultant CFCArts, and Joe Walsh, artistic director Garden Theatre, will co-direct.
Where and When:
Ragtime is a compelling and epic musical capturing the American experience at the turn of the 20th century. The story centers on three diverse families as they pursue the American dream in the volatile “melting pot” of New York. With a soaring musical score, Ragtime confronts the contradictions of the American experience: wealth and poverty, freedom and prejudice, hope and despair.
Ragtime contains adult themes, including simulated violence that may not be suitable for all audiences. Viewer’s discretion is advised. All proceeds from this production will benefit CFCArts education programs.
Dates & Times: Friday, June 18, 2022, 7 p.m.
Saturday, June 19, 2022, 3 p.m. & 7 p.m.
Venue: Alexis & Jim Pugh Theater, Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts
More Details:
FTA Sponsored Pre-Show Programs:
CFCArts is pleased to welcome FTA as the presenting sponsor for the Pre-Show Programs. FTA’s commitment to educational programs as a crucial component of expanding and supporting new audiences makes for a perfect partnership for the 2022 production of Ragtime.
One of the many questions Ragtime asks audiences to consider is “what does it mean to achieve the American Dream?” Through the pre-show programs, CFCArts and FTA invite patrons to explore that idea within the themes presented in Ragtime of antisemitism, racism, immigration, and forced immigration.
100 years after Ragtime
A pivotal scene in the musical Ragtime involves a presidential candidate’s visit. During the visit when one character attempts to get the politician’s attention, she’s accused of having a gun and is beaten. This raises the question of race and policing – where are we 100 years after Ragtime? On the anniversary of the death of George Floyd join local leaders to discuss the evolution of policing, where we are today and how our local police agencies have responded to changing trends.
Date: May 25, 2022
Time: 7 p.m.
Location: Courtroom of the Orange County Regional History Center.
Moderator: Merchon Green, Chief Equity Official, City of Orlando
A Voice of Justice Cabaret
Vocalist Brandon Martin, accompanied by pianist Kevin Wu, celebrates and commemorates the Black American Experience. Through the words and music of Black artists and societal change-makers, the program takes us through the timeline of the struggle for justice for Black Americans. Featuring selections by Nina Simone, Sam Cooke, Billie Holiday, John Legend, Alicia Keys, and more.
Date: June 2, 2022
Time: 7 p.m.
Location: The Abbey
Screening of the film Long Time Coming
Filmed in Orlando by local filmmakers, the story explores the first integrated little league game played in the South in 1955. The documentary tells the history of the teams, the outcome of the game, and the reunion of the teams decades later.
Date: June 9, 2022
Time: 7 p.m.
Location: Suntrust Auditorium of the Orlando Museum of Art
Tour of “Uprooting Prejudice” Exhibit at the Holocaust Center
“Uprooting Prejudice: Conversations For Change examines the indelible link between antisemitism and racism. It begins with the history of white supremacy in the transatlantic slave trade and traces its evolution over time, as it has been used to persecute different groups around the world. The exhibit centers the perspective of Daryl Davis, a Black musician, and ally, who has dedicated his life to fighting white supremacy by the de-radicalization of former members of groups such as the Ku Klux Klan. He accomplishes these transformations through the power of respectful conversation, genuine connection, and friendship.”
Cast members and audience members are invited to tour this self-curated exhibition as well as its permanent exhibits which explore themes of immigration, democracy, antisemitism, and highlight local Holocaust Survivors.
Date: May 2022
Location: Holocaust Memorial Resource and Education Center
Cost:
Tickets: Starting at $25
Tickets may be purchased online at drphillipscenter.org or by calling 407.358.6603 or by visiting the box office Monday – Friday between 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. at 445 South Magnolia Avenue, Orlando, FL 32801
More Information:
Don’t forget to check out the 2022 Florida Kids and Family Expo August 20-21, 2022 at the Orange County Convention Center. Tickets are on sale now! Click here for details.
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