RPSFEST
Factory Studio Theatre
October 17-19th
Presented by b current performing arts in association with Factory Theatre
b current performing arts is excited to announce the return of rpsfest. This multi-arts festival, formerly known as rock.paper.sistahz, was an annual highlight for almost 15 years and is back after nearly a decade with three days of food, performances, conversation, and celebrations.
SCHEDULE:
October 17 at 7:00 PM | Community Dinner & After Party
October 18 at 8:00 PM | Open Mic Cabaret. A Performance showcase, including the reading of new works in development .
October 19 at 1:00pm | Facilitated community conversation: Connecting the Threads
October 19 at 7:30pm | Staged Reading of Ameer Idreis’ new play The Walls Enclosing
WHO WE ARE
Founded by ahdri zhina mandiela, b current was created to provide space for black artists (later expanding to brown and intersectional artists) to train, challenge mainstream notions of theatre, and engage with the community. Since its inception, b current has developed scores of internationally celebrated artists and their works.