Zooman and the Sign

10/10/2023

AAPACT produced Charles Fuller’s Zooman and the Sign; directed by Andre’ L. Gainey at the Wendell Narcisse Theatre in the African Heritage Cultural Arts Center, October 22, 2008. The cast featured Derrick Chiverton (Zooman), Carey Hart (Rachel Tate), Larry Robinson (Emmett Tate), Teddy Harrell Jr. (Reuben Tate), Curtis Holland (Victor Tate), Lamar Swan (Russell Odoms), Kevin Johnson (Donald Jackson), Catherine A. Williams (Ash Boswell), and Rachel Finley (Grace Georges). Photo Credit: Juan E. Cabrera Poster design: Daniel Lee Wright

03/28/2017

If you missed me on BeaconTV's SpotLight On The Arts last week, click on the broadcast here online. It was an absolute honor to share a conversation with the show's hosts, Iris Acker, Michael McKeever, Wm F. Hirschman and Karen Stephens. https://becon.eduvisionmobile.tv/directplayer.aspx?q=CT1wecDsedA52aIuNygiYZ9jQS%252fNr2VI8Z1RT67SQArv7GppWB72gr%252bJmZQlSHI%252b

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03/25/2016

Hey, talented Don Seward! We see you! Don and musical director, David Nagy are on this weeks' cover of The Miami Times Lifestyle & Entertainment section. Don and his equally talented castmates, Chris Kent and Margot Moreland are featured in the Actor's Playhouse musical, Sondheim on Sondheim. We are proud of Don who was recently seen in AHCAC's production of Zooman and the Sign. Pick up a copy of the Miami Times and go see the show!

10/24/2015

What a nice surprise! My Facebook friend and Executive Director of CineVisun and President/CEO of KijiK Multimedia Inc., brother Kevin Sharpley came out to see the AHCAC’s production of Zooman and the Sign and caught this picture while I was giving the curtain speech. Love the picture Kevin! Thanks!

10/12/2015

The African Heritage Cultural Arts Center has successfully produced another outstanding theatrical stage production in Charles Fuller's Zooman and the Sign. We thank the Knight Foundation through its Knights Arts Challenge and the leadership of the Department of Cultural Affairs for their unwavering support. The phenomenal cast, crew and the dynamic AHCAC staff for your passion and hard work in mounting this timeless show, the media angels who breathe life into our voice to inform their readers and listeners of the show and last but not least, every individual who came out to witness this sensational show. The AHCAC says, thank you, Thank You, THANK YOU!!! -Teddy Harrell, Jr. Theater Director; Wendell Narcisse Performing Arts Theater at the African Heritage Cultural Arts Center - Miami, Florida. The African Heritage Cultural Arts Center (AHCAC) has a 40-year distinguished history of providing instruction in the arts in all artistic disciplines to youth and adults in our community.

10/11/2015

What a nice little run our production of Charles Fuller' Zooman and the Sign experienced! Final show is today, Sunday Oct 11, 2015 at 4pm! Come witness a phenomenal play, well-directed and passionately performed by some of South Florida's finest actors.

10/03/2015

What happens in our community when an innocent child is murdered through the senseless act of gun violence? Do we run and hide? Turn our backs on the grieving victims families? ... or Do WE Stand Up? Stand Firm and face the irresponsible, uncaring murderer? This all plays out in the African Heritage Cultural Arts Center production of Zooman and the Sign written by Charles Fuller. Don't Miss this powerful and moving show playing tonight and running for (4) Four More Shows!!! Support theater in South Florida!!!http://miamitimesonline.com/news/2015/sep/30/zooman-and-sign-opens-october-2-cultural-center/

The latest presentation by the African Heritage Cultural Arts Center (AHCAC), “Zooman and the Sign” expresses the story of a murdering teenager in Philadelphia who senselessly terrorizes his community without regard to race. His most-recent crime is the killing of a 12-year-old Black girl on a stree…

10/03/2015

Charles Fuller's Zooman and the Sign is still a relevant hit show!!! Wow, an amazing opening night. Special thanks to TEAM AHCAC (Marshall Davis, Sandra Hill, Isis Roberts, Karla Cohen, Bayunga Kialeuka-Studio, Gloria Wilkins, Jacqueline Hodge, Laurea Rambeau) for the dedicated work in producing Zooman, the media angels (Rodney Baltimore - HOT 105, Michelle Hollinger - South Florida Times, Christine Dolen, Steve Rothaus & Bea Hines - Miami Herald, Carolyn Guniss - The Miami Times for exposing their listeners and readers to the production. Daniel Right Lee for his exceptional design work on the publicity and marketing materials, Juan E. Cabrera, for beautiful pictures, the incomparable director John Pryor and his fantastic cast and crew: (Don Jose', Christina Alexander, Ray Lockhart, Chad Atkins, Mario D Roberts Jr., Jus' Cynthia, Deana Rahming, Hasani Morey, Samuel Umoh, Roderick Randle, Rachel Finley, Eric Quinn, James II Mungin). Don't Miss Zooman and the Sign, Friends!!

10/01/2015

70 VERY cool and highly talented and attractive Facebook friends "LIKED" the Official Zooman and the Sign page. Now imagine if all 70 of those brilliant folk patronize the Zooman production and bring a friend. Wow! We could have a party!!! Don't Miss Zooman and the Sign.https://www.facebook.com/zoomanandthesign?pnref=story

An Obie Award winning play, detailing the tragic murder of a 12 year old girl and the revenge her fa

09/29/2015

HOT 105 Tom Joyner Morning Show listeners were treated to a wonderful and informative commentary between On-Air host Rodney Baltimore, legendary stage director John Pryor and myself speaking about the African Heritage Cultural Arts Center's 40 years of serving Miami-Dade County youth and citizens and the Center's latest production of Charles Fuller's Zooman and the Sign. Don't Miss Zooman opening this weekend and runs thru Oct. 11, 2015. Listen to South Florida's Today's Hits and Oldies radio station for more events in community everyday. For more info on Zooman call: 305-638-6771.

Rodney Baltimore’s interviews community leaders inside the Community Spotlight.