Synopsis: Imagine is a world-premiere play written by Marjuan Canady with music by Amy K. Bormet. This is a delightful and enchanting story that takes audiences on a whimsical journey through the power of a child’s imagination. The story follows the adventures of Savi, a spirited young girl with a boundless imagination, as she explores all the fantastic people, places, and things in her bedroom. Told through music and dance, Savi travels to far away lands while making new friends that teach her valuable lessons, all through the power of imagination.
When: Saturday, June 8th, 9:30am and 11am.
Where: Helen Hayes Gallery, second floor of The National Theatre, 1321 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, DC 20004.
Cost: FREE! Donations welcome.
Run Time: Approximately 45 minutes.
Age Range: Best for ages 3-6, but everyone is invited!
Accessibility: This performance will be ASL-interpreted. The space is wheelchair accessible.
About The Artists:
Written and Directed by Marjuan Canady
Music by Amy K. Bormet
Choreography by Krystal Butler
Performed by ChelseaDee Harrison and Hillary Jones
Produced by Canady Foundation for the Arts / Sepia Works
Since its founding in 2015, Canady Foundation for the Arts has served over 8,000 youth and families through its programming, community partnerships, and national performances. Its programs serve youth of color from infancy to high school. CFA has served international and national communities and partnered with schools, organizations, and institutions across the country. CFA has been recognized by American Theatre Magazine as a Thrive! Grant recipient and by DCTV for its positive impact on the DC community. Its students have gone on to work for organizations such as Sesame Street Workshop, the Manhattan Theatre Club, Kokila Books, and the Miami Herald newspaper. With a record of job-readiness, career preparation, and cultural literacy, CFA is a force of good for the DMV arts community. Visit canadyfoundationarts.org to learn more.