For Immediate Release
Marissa Norris, Communications Coordinator
216.916.6318 | marissa.norris@ideastream.org
MEDIA ALERT:
ideastream production honors Cleveland’s historic Karamu House
Airs Feb. 17 on WVIZ/PBS
Feb. 3, 2017 (Cleveland) – The latest ideastream-produced documentary will make its broadcast debut this month. Karamu: 100 Years in the House chronicles the incredible story of the oldest African-American performing arts theater in America, the Karamu House in the historic Fairfax neighborhood of Cleveland. This documentary highlights the key players, productions and claims to fame over the 100-year history of Karamu House.
Hosted by Karamu House alum and “Grey’s Anatomy” cast member James Pickens Jr., a Cleveland native, this program illustrates the significance of this African-American cultural landmark.
What: The premiere broadcast of Karamu: 100 Years in the House
When: Friday, Feb. 17 at 9 p.m.
Encore broadcasts:
- Sunday, Feb. 19 at 1:30 a.m.
- Sunday, Feb. 19 at 3 p.m.
- Sunday, Feb. 19 at 11 p.m.
- Tuesday, Feb. 21 at 10 p.m.
- Friday, Feb. 24 at 2 a.m.
Station: WVIZ/PBS
Named for a Swahili word meaning “a place of joyful gatherings,” Karamu House was established as a community cultural center and was the first interracial theater in the U.S.—and it continues to be a respected training ground for performers and directors.
Generous support for this ideastream production is provided by KeyBank and contributors to the ideastream Campaign for Community.
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