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Tag: Courtney BAker-Oliver

"Veils: The Musical" (Courtesy of Restoration Stage, Inc.)
Posted inD Kevin McNeir, Lifestyle

‘Veils’ a Musical Masterpiece That Must Be Experienced

by D. Kevin McNeir – Senior Editor February 19, 2020December 21, 2021

Seeing “Veils: The Musical” on stage at TheARC West Blackbox in Southeast, brought this writer to tears — also motivating me to ramp up my own efforts as a journalist of the Black Press where we share the best about a people whose history, sacrifices and contributions to America more often remain maligned.

Courtney Baker-Oliver, co-founder of Restoration Stage, Inc. (Courtesy photo)
Posted inD Kevin McNeir, Lifestyle

Play Brings Lesson on Deadly Results of Homophobia to Suitland High

by D. Kevin McNeir – Senior Editor November 20, 2019December 21, 2021
Roz White as Myrlie Evers (Photo courtesy of Restoration Stage, Inc.)
Posted inD Kevin McNeir, Lifestyle

Restoration Stage Marks 15th Season with World Premiere of ‘Veils’

by D. Kevin McNeir – Senior Editor November 6, 2019December 21, 2021
The cast, crew and creative team of Restoration Stage, Inc. have returned to the stage with a revival of their acclaimed production, "Chocolate Covered Ants," now appearing at THEARC WEST Theater in Southeast through Oct. 28. (Courtesy of Kianga Lee)
Posted inD Kevin McNeir, Lifestyle

Restoration Stage Joins D.C.’s Legacy of Black Theatrical Excellence

by D. Kevin McNeir – Senior Editor October 23, 2018October 31, 2020
The cast of "The Very Last Days of the First Colored Circus" during a March 3 performance at Anacostia Playhouse (Jade James-Gist/The Washington Informer)
Posted inEntertainment, Lifestyle

Restoration Stage Offers Rare Spotlight for Black Stories

by WI Guest Author March 4, 2017October 30, 2020
Marquis Fair, one of the stars of the hit play “Chocolate Covered Ants,” now on stage at the Anacostia Playhouse in Southeast, presented by Restoration Stage, Inc. The play ends Nov. 13. /Photo courtesy Restoration Stage.
Posted inEntertainment, Lifestyle

Chocolate Covered Ants in Final D.C. Run

by WI Webstaff November 3, 2016October 30, 2020

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