The Barron Arts Center hosts “An Evening with Langston Hughes” presented by the American Historical Theatre
February 16, 2023 @ 7:30pm
For reservations call 732-634-0413
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Woodbridge, New Jersey– The Barron Arts Center & the American Historical Theatre present, “An Evening with Langston Hughes.”
Langston Hughes was a poet who utilized the American language, music, slang and religious views to educate the world about African-American lifestyles during the Harlem Renaissance. His jazz poetry depicted the "low-life", or the real life experiences of blacks in the lower social-economic strata. His criticisms focused on the divisions, and prejudices, based on skin color within the black community.
Actor Keith Henley’s portrayal deals with the issue of how to be oneself, and encourages all to joy in the knowledge that “I too have a song to sing” and to ask the question “why not me?”
Reservations Essential. Call (732)634-0413
This event is part of the All That Jazz NJ 2023 series at the Barron Arts Center; a multidisciplinary look at Jersey Jazz then & now.
Grant funding has been provided by the Middlesex County Board of County Commissioners Through a grant award from the Middlesex County Cultural and Arts Trust Fund.
About Actor Keith Henley
Keith Henley’s background is one of great diversity. He graduated from South Carolina State College with a major in Chemistry and minor in mathematics and biology. Later, he went on to study Theatre Education at Camden County College in Blackwood, New Jersey. He currently owns and operates J.O.Y. Productions, Queenie’s Homemade Sweets and Catering, & Alpha Designs. In addition, he is the Artistic Director and Choreographer for Folkloric Heritage Culture Arts Company Inc. of Cherry Hill, New Jersey.
Keith began his historic interpretation career with Historic Philadelphia Inc. and has since worked for American Historical Theatre. He is presently serving as Artistic director for Transformation Theatre Productions of Camden and is the Director of the Theatre Ministry at First Nazarene Baptist Church, Camden. He also serves as the Stage Manager for Chosen Vessels Inc. of Philadelphia.
About the American Historical Theatre
Founded in 1992 (AHT) is a 501(c)(3) organization. AHT’s Actor/Historians educate, entertain and inspire through Living History. For more than 25 years, their first person interpreters have encouraged audience members to encounter and interact with history, developing empathy and underscoring the role of choice. AHT hopes that by creating a better understanding of the struggles and achievements of past generations, they can inspire the present to use these lessons and create a better history for the future.
Founders William and Pamela Sommerfield began with a teaching philosophy that rests on interactive, experiential learning.
Actor/Historians travel to historic sites and museums, businesses, schools and special events all over the world where audiences benefit from the company’s focused dedication to the fine art of historical interpretation.
AHT’s Actor/Historians offer authentic theatrical performances, dynamic workshops and programs using original scripts and spontaneous interaction with the audience, to bring to life beloved honorable men and women from the past. AHT carefully researches and investigates each of its characters, and all parts are cast with adherence to portraits, accurate historical costuming and comprehensive knowledge of the character.
This dedication to historic detail allows Actor/Historians to interact and answer questions from audiences as well. Currently, the hundreds of programs and plays created through the American Historical Theatre bring the Nation’s most interesting and important historical figures to life, educating and entertaining audiences all over the Nation.
