Venue: Theatre 2
Presenters: Dir. Susan Wittenberg/ a Production of Ace Pictures, Inc. and The Irish Repertory Theatre in NYC
Tracing an untold 200-year-old story of the intersection between African American and Irish culture and politics as expressed through dance and music, Two Roads offers a fresh perspective: confounding assumptions and showcasing art’s transcendent power to bridge divisions. Mick Moloney, a legendary folklorist and banjo rambler, and choreographer/performer Lenwood Sloan are our guides in this exploration of a complex cultural bond, which connects history with the present through performances by rising stars like Kaitlyn Sardin, Jerron Paxton, Nora Brown, and Malian griot Cheick Hamala Diabate.
This riveting performance filled documentary offers a fresh perspective on history, confounding assumptions, and showcasing the transcendent power of art to bridge divisions.
Admission is free and all are welcome.