Theater

Sunday July 9, 2-4pm, Columbus Performing Arts Center, 549 Franklin Ave.

Come enjoy the Spoken Words from Columbus’ own Is Said!

Poet, Author, Playwright, and Mentor to many, Is Said will also tell us about the reading of his play, “Houses,” that deals with homelessness, that will be presented.

In conjunction with Fifth Annual Columbus Black Theatre Festival.

Saturday, July 8, 9pm, Columbus Performing Arts Center, 549 Franklin Ave.

Tara, a young bitter black woman with serious trust issues, makes a bet with her best friend’s fiancé that she can seduce his “Oh so faithful” best man, proving her belief that “all men cheat.” If Tara wins the bet, she wins $10,000. Will she win? Who will get in her way? What will Tara do to win The Bet? Written by returning playwright Charlay Marie (Columbus).

Saturday, July 8, 6-8pm, Columbus Performing Arts Center, 549 Franklin Ave.

Kenneth and Regina are approaching their one-year wedding anniversary when Regina finds out some disturbing news about her new husband. Will their love prove strong enough to withstand this life-shattering secret? In search for love, Regina finds something more beautiful, herself! Find out what happens when the Truth becomes Inconvenient! Written by returning playwright Tisha Griffith (Cincinnati).

Saturday, July 8, 4pm, Columbus Performing Arts Center, 549 Franklin Ave.

Saturday, July 8, 2pm, Columbus Performing Arts Center, 549 Franklin Ave.

Saturday July 8, 10am, Columbus Performing Arts Center, 549 Franklin Ave.

PAST Productions Columbus theatre company is sponsoring a free workshop at this year’s festival, “See You On Stage: Theatre Preparedness.” Learn how to audition and how to prepare for auditions. Preparation is the key to getting the part. Don’t get discouraged. This is an adult and youth (middle school and high school) workshop. Interactive participation is required; pre-registration is encouraged because space is limited.

Friday, July 7, 10pm, Columbus Performing Arts Center, 549 Franklin Ave.

The Ballad of Trayvon Martin is a poetic docudrama with music inspired by events surrounding the death of teenager Trayvon Martin on 2-26-2012. The actors represent “America” and, in their choices as an ensemble, should reflect the diverse racial and political landscape of the United States of America. Presented by Freedom Theatre [from Philadelphia, PA] playwrights Rajendra Ramoon Maharaj and Thomas J. Soto.

Friday, July 7, 8-9:30pm, Columbus Performing Arts Center, 549 Franklin Ave.

What happens when a pastor is accused of murder? Will the upstanding church board members support him or believe the media? Find out what secrets come out during the division of the members. This comedy mystery is written by the founder of the Columbus Black Theatre Festival, Julie Whitney Scott, who will return to Columbus, Ohio for the festival.

Friday July 7, 5:30-8pm, Columbus Performing Arts Center, 549 Franklin Ave.

Our second Open Mic and Poetry Slam Contest ($100 prize) with D.J. LayneLuv spinning the music. Your M.C. host is singer/actor Savon Ligon and Ohio poet, playwright and author Is Said. Tasha Neal (returning for the third year) brings her one-woman comedy act, “A Survivor’s Guide to a G-h-e-t-t-o Family.” Come enjoy the artists, dance, have fun and/or sign-up and win the $100 prize for sharing your talent.

Friday, July 7, 5:30-10pm (three plays); Saturday, July 8, 10am-11pm (five plays); Sunday, July 9, 2-10pm (three plays); Columbus Performing Arts Center, 549 Franklin Ave.

This three-day event is for adults, teens and youth who love the theatre and includes acting workshops, live stage plays, and readings from original playwrights from Ohio and beyond.

Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/5th-annual-columbus-black-theatre-festival…