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American Blues marking 35 years on Sept. 4 with 'Blue Bash'
2020-08-28
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American Blues Theater, under the continued leadership of Artistic Director Gwendolyn Whiteside, announced the 2021 Blue Bash, a fundraiser celebrating 35 Years Strong.
The interactive celebration with live performances by ensemble and artistic affiliates will be held online Friday, Sept. 4, at 7 p.m.
The evening will feature live performances by Ensemble and Artistic Affiliates Dawn Bach, Matthew Brumlow, Manny Buckley, Dara Cameron, Dennis Cockrum, Ian Paul Custer, Philip Earl Johnson, Steve Key, Ed Kross, Warren Levon, Michael Mahler, Camille Robinson, Editha Rosario, Zachary Stevenson, Denzel Tsopnang and Wandachristine, and more.
For a featured performance of the evening, founding ensemble member Rick Cleveland ( The West Wing; Six Feet Under; Mad Men ), will return to American Blues after his recent play, Five Presidents, with an original monologue he wrote for ensemble member Dennis Cockrum ( Shameless ).
The suggested donation for the event is $100, which includes a special gift. Limited tickets are available at AmericanBluesTheater.com or 773-654-3103, ext. 1.
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