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The Harlem Chamber Players joins Public Forum's "American Sublime" presented by The Public Theatre in partnership with National Black Theatre.
TICKETS
Public Theater members have access to make a donation to reserve seats.If you are not a member, free tickets will be made available on each Public Forum date via the line at The Delacorte, evening Standby at The Delacorte, and an in-person lottery at The Public.
For more information regarding tickets, please visit their website linked here.
PROGRAM
An in-progress theatrical exploration inspired by artist Amy Sherald’s acclaimed body of work, originally exhibited as American Sublime at major US museums, is now taking shape for the stage. The evening will feature live performance by, Leland Fowler, The Harlem Chamber Players, Niles Luther, Alicia Hall Moran, Jurnee Smollett, Anthony Wayne, and an onstage conversation with Sherald and director Zhailon Levingston, reflecting on the creative process and the evolution of Sherald’s work for the stage.
Creatively developed in association with National Black Theatre (Sade Lythcott, Chief Executive Officer; Jonathan McCrory, Executive Artistic Director) and featuring work by James Ijames, Raja Feather Kelly, Niles Luther, Jessie Montgomery, and Anna Deavere Smith, Public Forum's AMERICAN SUBLIME: STORIES FROM ELSEWHERE IN III ACTS is supported by The Hearthland Foundation.
MEMBERS OF THE HARLEM CHAMBER PLAYERS:
Ashley Horne, violin
Claire Chan, violin
William Frampton, viola
Kirsten Jermé, cello
From left to right: Claire Chan, Ashley Horne, William Frampton, and Kirsten Jermé
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Directions:
The event is located at The Delacorte Theater in Central Park. The closest and most direct entrance to the theater is at 81st Street and Central Park West. It can also be reached from 79th Street and Fifth Avenue.
Inclement Weather Policy:
No event will be cancelled before the start time, even if it’s raining. We may delay the start of the show, but will begin when it is safe to do so. Learn more.
Accessibility at The Delacorte Theater:
If you have questions, need assistance, or an accommodation, please feel free to speak to a member of our staff at any point during your visit or contact us at accessibility@publictheater.org. Learn more.