I, Too, Sing America

Thu Jun 13 2024 at 07:30 pm to Sat Jun 15 2024 at 09:00 pm UTC-07:00

Grace Cathedral | San Francisco

Grace Cathedral
Publisher/HostGrace Cathedral
I, Too, Sing America
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I, Too, Sing America is a theatrical concert celebrating works of poets of color, set to original music and choreography.
About this Event

I, Too, Sing America is a theatrical concert celebrating works of poets of color, featuring Langston Hughes, Frances Chung, Vince Gotera, and more set to original music and choreography. 

 

Originally produced by San Francisco Bay Area Theatre Company (SFBATCO) in 2018, I, Too, Sing America was named Theatre Bay Area’s Outstanding Musical of 2019, also awarded Outstanding Direction and Outstanding Choreography. I, Too, Sing America is a soulful symphony that celebrates the diversity of BIPOC American life through music, dance, and the poetry of great authors. 

 

“So sincerely and thoughtfully envisioned ... the jolt of positive energy we need.” 
- Lily Janiak, SF Chronicle (2022) 

 

CREATIVE TEAM 
Co-creation, concept, and music by Othello Jefferson  

Co-creation and direction by Jamie Yuen-Shore  
Choreography by Christine Chung 

 
Learn more about I, Too, Sing America. 
Listen to the I, Too, Sing America original cast album 


EVENT DETAILS 

The cathedral will open for seating 30 minutes before the performance start time. The entrance to the cathedral is at the top of the Great Steps. The accessible entrance is via the glass doors on Taylor Street or from the cathedral garage. Masks are encouraged but not required inside the cathedral. 

 

ABOUT SFBATCO 

SFBATCO engages artists and audiences through live theatre productions, creative development, and community service initiatives that resonate with SF Bay Area perspectives. The organization provides a platform for People of the Global Majority, and inspires both new audiences and theatre innovators. SFBATCO envisions a San Francisco Bay Area where the participation in live theatre is essential, accessible, and exhilarating; where artists are valued for their creativity as well as their role in sparking societal change; and where a multitude of cultural experiences are equitably represented.  sfbatco.org 

 

Give to Grace  

You can help us bring the arts to life at Grace with a gift today. Click HERE to give (choose Music in the Fund Designation) or make an additional gift with your ticket purchase. Thank you for your support. 

 

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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Grace Cathedral, 1100 California Street, San Francisco, United States

Tickets

USD 20.00 to USD 45.00

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