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Ceremonies in Dark Old Men

Series: L.A. Theatre Works
From: L.A. Theatre Works
Length: 01:57:58

An American classic about life in Harlem in the 1960's. Read the full description.
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Ceremonies_cover_small First produced by the Negro Ensemble Company in 1969, this masterpiece by Academy Award® nominee Lonne Elder III gives us the portrait of a Harlem family that dreams of a better life, but pursues it in tragic ways.  Ceremonies in Dark Old Men opened the door for new generation of African American playwrights, August Wilson among them. Starring Charlie Robinson, Glynn Turman, and Rocky Carroll.

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First produced by the Negro Ensemble Company in 1969, this masterpiece by Academy Award® nominee Lonne Elder III gives us the portrait of a Harlem family that dreams of a better life, but pursues it in tragic ways.  Ceremonies in Dark Old Men opened the door for new generation of African American playwrights, August Wilson among them. Starring Charlie Robinson, Glynn Turman, and Rocky Carroll.

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