Sankofa African American Theatre Company exists to engage and enrich the Harrisburg region around African American perspective on relevant issues through thought-provoking theatre that reflects artistic excellence.
VOTE III: Hallowed Ground
February 15, 2025 - March 2, 2025
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This production also draws inspiration from the efforts of SOAL (Saving Our Ancestors Legacy), whose mission is to restore and preserve the sacred land and history of those buried at Lincoln Cemetery. Their work underscores the importance of uncovering and honoring hidden legacies, a theme deeply embedded in Hallowed Ground.
AKEELAH AND THE BEE
Co-Directed by Sharia Benn and Stuart Landon
Produced by Open Stage of Harrisburg
in partnership with Sankofa African American Theatre Company production.
Based on the smart, feel-good movie, Akeelah and the Bee tells the story of an independent 11-year-old from South Side, Chicago whose razor-sharp mind keeps her one step ahead of the game in the neighborhood... but is it enough to get her to the top? Akeelah must turn to family, friends, and a few unlikely mentors if she's going to survive the final round of the Scripps National Spelling Bee.
BRIDGE (THE GAP)
Bridge (the gap), scripted by Sharia Benn with poetry by Maria James-Thiaw, is a new work born out of the collective creation and collaborative partnerships between Sankofa African American Theatre Company, Reclaim Artist Collective and The Capital BlueCross Theatre.
Love. Hate. History. Framed together...Bridge (the gap) A spoken word, music-infused new theatrical work exploring the divide between people and perceptions that leave lives hanging in the balance.
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VOICES OF THE EIGHTH
Voices of the Eighth features real-life stories from Harrisburg’s Old Eighth Ward, one of the most diverse communities located in Pennsylvania from the late 1700’s through its demolition in 1925 to make way for the new PA Capitol Complex. The play utilizes research as developed by historians at Messiah College and will feature music, projected photos from the time, and original poetry written by students from Harrisburg High School – Sci Tech Campus. The presentation also celebrates the Commonwealth Monument, a historical landmark commemorating the Old Eighth Ward and slated for completion in 2020.