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To honor and recognize Nia Performing Arts Theatre Company for their production of Black Nativity 2011.
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WHEREAS, Nia Performing Arts Theatre Company presents Black Nativity 2011, the power-filled, gospel musical play written by prolific author and playwright, Langston Hughes. An African village and present-day church are the settings for this timeless classic which portrays the birth of Jesus; and
WHEREAS, the theme of this year's performance is, "It Ain't Over Until God Says Its Over;" and
WHEREAS, Director Ronald Hairston, Musical Director Tim Carpenter, Choreographer Carmen Alston and Stage Manager Margaret Smith form an abundantly-talented production team with more than four decades of collective experience in presenting Black Nativity 2011 to the Columbus community; and
WHEREAS, Nia Performing Arts is a non-profit theatre company that presents quality dramatic stage products that inspire and preserve the contributions of artists of interest of the African-American community and the total community at large; and
WHEREAS, Nia Performing Arts facilitates growth of the general community by instilling confidence and discipline in African-American youth through its programs which provide wholesome family entertainment; and
WHEREAS, as with past productions, this year's performance will take you on an unparalleled spiritual journey that will bring great joy as attendees experience an exhilarating evening of entertainment of uplifting sounds of the season; now, therefore
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
That this Council does hereby honor and recognize Nia Performing Arts Theatre Company for their production of Black Nativity 2011 and wish them continued success.