A theatre organization in Denver devoted to the development and presentation of culturally relevant new works
The SOURCE Theatre Company presents Regional Distinction
Our podcast REGIONAL DISTINCTION adapts The SOURCE's live productions into an audioplay format to preserve Denver's Black theatre tradition.
The first season of REGIONAL DISTINCTION features 7 episodes of "In the Presence of God"- The SOURCE Theatre Company's inaugural production.
"In the Presence of God” is a play by Hugo Jon Sayles that deals with faith- that inner spiritual journey that touches the heart and moves the soul. The play is a series of stories of spiritual journeys spanning the Black experience from Post-Slavery to Hurricane Katrina.
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Episode Summary
The fourth episode- "Can My Dad Visit Me", is the story of a son seeking his father...in his dreams.
Featuring:
Arnold King as Incorporeal Dad and Narrator
with Colette Brown as Mama Issa
Shadi Kafi as Nezzy
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The third episode- "I Have This Scar", relates how a woman's image of herself and her relationship with her brother is breaking her heart, as Hurricane Katrina descends upon New Orleans.
Featuring:
Rav'n Moon as Tulane
Arnold King as Narrator and Toussaint
with Colette Brown as Mama Issa
Shadi Kafi as Sarah Lyn
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Episode Summary
The second episode- "With This Seed", tells the story of a newly orphaned child who finds that she must reconnect with her family roots in the aftermath of a hurricane.
Featuring:
Antonia Pettis as Jaala Mae
Felicia Gallegos Pettis as Christina
Arnold King as Narrator and Ol' Pa
with Colette Brown as Mama Issa
Shadi Kafi as Ionya
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Episode Summary
The first episode- "Down 'dat Dusty Road", tells the story of a woman with a magic touch daring to help lost souls find one another in the aftermath of the enslavement of African Peoples.
Featuring:
Colette Brown as Mama Issa
Shadi Kafi as additional female voices
Arnold King as Narrator and additional male voices