Voza Rivers/New Heritage Theatre Group

253 W. 138 Street, Suite 100

New York, New York 10030

(212) 926 – 0104

www.newheritagetheatre.org

For Immediate Release:

Community Announcement for a May 19^th presentation at the Museum of the City of New York presented by Voza Rivers/New Heritage Theatre Group for:

The Roger Furman Reading Series

The Museum of the City of New York

1220 Fifth Ave. at 103^rd St., NYC

7:00 pm

Complimentary admission

RSVP at (212) 926 – 2550

Or visit www.newheritagetheatre.org

On Friday, May 19, 2006, Broadway actor/Director-Producer JAMES STOVALL will stage two riveting new works by contemporary African American writers:

“WEEKEND PASS” – a one act play written by Allen C. Dawson

With the backdrop of World War II – two historic incidences in particular – this play explores the unique experiences of African American (Negro) soldiers who fought in that war. Set in segregated army barracks in the American South, these soldiers discover the heavy price of “assimilation into America”.

“DELIVER THE DANCE” – is a poignant new musical in development with a book written by Que English, music and lyrics by Melanie McLeggan and Que English. There will be a thirty minute presentation of narrated excerpts from the show.

During the summer of the year 2000, the life of a young aspiring dancer – Rachel – is turned upside down. We join her as she is catapulted onto a journey of change and discovery. On and off stage, this young black girl is commanded to “deliver the dance!”

The evening is co-sponsored by the Museum of the City of New York and Community Works NYC

For further information, contact: Renee Hassell at (212) 926 - 0104

Weekend pass

A one act play written by allen c. dawson

Directed by james stovall

James Stovall

Director

With a career that has navigated him from the stages of eight Broadway shows to co-creating the star-studded Christmas Classic rave NATIVITY: A LIFE STORY to directing the New York celebrations for the African Burial Ground (now a National Monument), James Stovall is a true “renaissance man”. His mentors and teachers range from Black Music Archivist/Professor/Griot – the late Dr. Wendell Whalum at Morehouse College to the brilliant Director Bob Fosse, who featured Stovall in his first Broadway shows: Fosse’s BIG DEAL, followed by a New York run and National Tour of SWEET CHARITY playing the role of “Big Daddy”. Other Broadway credits include leading roles in: ONCE ON THIS ISLAND, JOSEPH…DREAMCOAT, ROCKY HORROR SHOW on Broadway, THE LIFE, RAGTIME, the 20^th ANNIVERSARY DREAMGIRLS CONCERT…all on CD recordings. Recently, James created the role of “Harker” and was Assistant Director in the world premiere of the Ahrens/Flaherty new musical DESSA ROSE at Lincoln Center Theatre last season. For three years he has been the Director of Arts, Culture & Entertainment for the 3500 seat United Palace in Washington Heights; his projects have won several Audelco Awards, and in 2004 he was given the Schomburg Award of Excellence in the Arts. Stovall is a member of the Harlem Arts Alliance, the Actors’ Fund of America and the Society of Stage Directors and Choreographers.

(www.jamesstovall.com)