TDPS faculty and alumni to present "J's Jook Joint" with African Continuum Theatre Company

School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies (TDPS) faculty and alumni took part in the African Continuum Theatre Company's benefit cabaret "J's Jook Joint," a modern-day twist on the historical "jook joint" experience. 

School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies (TDPS) faculty and alumni took part in the African Continuum Theatre Company's benefit cabaret "J's Jook Joint," a modern-day twist on the historical "jook joint" experience.

Cast of J's Jook Joint includes Leayne Freeman, Deborah Lubega, Jamar Brown, Devron Young, Baakari Wilder and Bina Malhotra

TDPS professor Scot Reese directed the production, and TDPS alumna Thembi Duncan (BA Theatre ‘09) was the Artistic Director.

Starring D.C. native Beverly Cosham, the cabaret also featured song, dance and spoken word performances by other D.C. performers, including seven TDPS alumni: Jamar Brown, Leaynne Freeman, Deborah Lubega, Bina Malhotra, Deidra LaWan Starnes, Baakari Wilder and Devron Young. The program ranged from jazz standards to gospel-inspired pop to soul-infused show tunes.

African Continuum Theatre Company is based in Washington, D.C. and aims to present productions, workshops and programs that illuminate the African American experience, multifaceted identity and connection to the African Diaspora. Founded on the core beliefs of heritage, knowledge and incubation, the company works to develop original works by African American playwrights to enhance the African American theatrical canon.