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Hip-Hop Theater Festival

Various Locations

Washington, DC
Phone: Click "URL" for each location's contact information.

Nearby Metro Stops:

None nearby

Wheelchair Accessible:

No

Kid Friendly:

Yes

Date(s): 08. Jul 2008 - 12. Jul 2008

Cost: Free

Official Website

This annual festival, kicking off tonight, is five days of live music, dance, poetry, theater, and other performances. Each event melds hip-hop with an exploration of the culture while showcasing new talent from Washington and beyond. Best of all? All events are free.

 

Schedule:
 
Tuesday, July 8 @ 6pm
Brave New Voices College Tour
hosted by Sonia Sanchez with DC Writers Corps Slam Team
Kennedy Center Millennium Stage :: 2700 F Street, NW 

Wednesday, July 9 @ 7 PM
Hip-Hop Theater Shorts I
Dream City Theater Group, Morganics, Nicole Klaymoon and Baba Israel
Studio Theatre :: 1501 14th Street NW.

Wednesday, July 9 @ 9:30 PM
Hip-Hop Theater Shorts II
Sol y Soul and Marc Bamuthi Joseph
Studio Theatre :: 1501 14th Street NW

Thursday, July 10 @ 12 PM
Roundtable Discussion: Race & Class in Hip-Hop Theater
Flashpoint Gallery :: 916 G St NW

Thursday, July 10 @ 7 PM
The Word Begins
by Sekou tha Misfit & Steve Connell
Studio Theatre :: 1501 14th Street NW

Thursday, July 10 @ 9:30 PM
Hip-Hop Theater Shorts I
Dream City Theater Group, Morganics, Nicole Klaymoon and Baba Israel
Studio Theatre :: 1501 14th Street NW

Friday, July 11 @ 3 - 10 PM
Words Beats & Life presents
The Freshest of All Times: B-Boy Jam
St. Stephens Church :: 1525 Newton Street NW

Friday, July 11 @ 7 PM
The Word Begins
by Sekou tha Misfit & Steve Connell
Studio Theatre :: 1501 14th Street NW

Friday, July 11 @ 8 PM
Jack Ya Body Dance Series
Curated by Mason Rhynes Productions
Dance Place :: 3225 8th Street NE

Friday, July 11 @ 10 PM
Jack Ya Body After Party
Chief Ike's Mambo Room ::1725 Columbia Road NW

Saturday, July 12 @ 12 - 4 PM
Words Beats & Life Presents
Step Into a World: DC Urban Arts Academy Open House & BBQ
Benning Park Recreation Center :: 53rd & Fitch Street SE

Saturday, July 12 @ 7 PM
Hip-Hop Theater Shorts II
Sol y Soul and Marc Bamuthi Joseph
Studio Theatre :: 1501 14th Street NW

Saturday, July 12 @ 9:30 PM
Universes

Studio Theatre :: 1501 14th Street NW

Saturday, July 12 @ 10PM -2A
Waxploitation-Lost in Transit
Hip-Hop Theater Festival Wrap Party
Pacific Cafe' Lounge (formerly Red Door Gallery)
1129 Pennsylvania Ave SE

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