FIRST WORLD
THEATRE ENSEMBLE
Powerful Moving Theatre That Incites The Spirit!
COMING SOON...
"...So while other companies embrace the warm and fuzzy, the First World Theatre Ensemble continues to present drama that incites." --J. Cooper Robb, Philadelphia Weekly
Sept 23 thru Oct 10, 2010
LATE BREAKING NEWS...
Ladies In Waiting
by Peter DeAnda; directed by Larry Moses
Lana, a 20 year old reporter protesting the inhumane treatment within penal system gets arrested and sentenced to serve time within the same penal system she protested... Inside she encounters 5 women waiting time...4 who've suffered at the hands of domestic violence and one sadistic head matron who gets to go home after eight hours, but is still trapped in a prison of her own mind...
SHOWTIMES: 8:00 P.M. Thursdays - Saturdays and 2:00 p.m. matinee on Sundays
GENERAL ADMISSION - $20.00 SENIOR / STUDENT - $15.00
Take No Prisoners!
Copyright 2009-2010 (c) First World Theatre Ensemble, Inc. All Rights Reserved
"Usually when people are sad, they don't do anything. They just cry over their condition. But when they get angry, they bring about a change If we don't stand for something, we may fall for anything." --Malcolm X
about us
First World Theatre Ensemble [FWTE] brings you powerful moving theatre that incites the spirit. Committed to achieving artistic excellence in professional theatre, FWTE brings quality to the stage as found in the days of the Negro Ensemble, bridges cultures, tell stories that portray the flavor and circumstances of the African American community and allows the voice of the human spirit to be heard through the arts which is not only therapeutic, but brings awareness, understanding and a platform for change.
FWTE has been branded by the Philadelphia press as one of Philadelphias newest and most provocative companies. (Philadelphia Weekly -J. Cooper Robb & Philadelphia Tribune - Kim Roberts)
In our 2010/2011 Season, First World explores how our inner strengths, weaknesses, and demons outwardly manifests in our lives. Change starts inwardly with each of us.....
A Change Is Gonna Come!
2010/2011 SEASON
Sept 23 - October 10, 2010
"Ladies In Waiting"
by Peter DeAnda
directed by Larry Moses
Mar 24 - Apr 10, 2011
"Travesty of Justice"
by Richard LaMonte Pierce
directed by TBA
July 7 - July 24, 2011
"Honeysuckle Summer"
directed Deb Braak
WHO'S ON FIRST READING SERIES
A Monday Night Theatre Event * $7 each; 2 for $10
Nov. 9, 010: "Like Kitchens On A Train" by Joseph P. Blake
Dec 6,, 2010: TBA
Feb 7, 2011: "The Immortals" by Richard LaMonte Piece
"The voices of Black theatre keep shouting for its members to swing and keep swinging. Well, we didnt throw the first punch...But, we want in on the fight!" --Zuhairah
GALLERY
Copyright 2009 (c) First World Theatre Ensemble, Inc. All Rights Reserved
Zuhairah McGill
Founding/Producing Artistic Director
Lucress Irizarry
Business Administrator
Jacqueline Taylor-Adams
Director of Marketing
Tito Irizarry
Director of Media Arts
Richard LaMonte Pierce
Playwright -In- Residence
Brie Knight
Director of Theatre Education
Judetha McGill
House Manager
TELEPHONE: + 484 461 8748
FAX: + 484 461 8748
E-MAIL: info_firstworldtheatre.biz
Executive Office
6500 Marshall Road, Suite 15
Upper Darby, PA 19082
Theater
Swarthmore United Methodist Church
Lower Level
129 Park Avenue, Swarthmore, PA
CONTACT
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First World Theatre Ensemble is a non-profit corporation with 501 (c) (3) fiscal agent Art Sanctuary
