UJIMA

Ujima was established in 1972 by playwrights, actors and directors August Wilson, Ron Penny, Ron Pitts and Mary Bradley, all natives of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. It's first production under the name Ujima presented in Pittsburgh was Superfly. The first in Columbus presented December, 1981 was Black Nativity. Ujima was established to use performing arts as a means of increasing awareness about life's complexities and realism that we encounter within our lifetime. It's purpose being to reach out to ALL PEOPLE, through the method of dramatic theatrical entertainment... Ujima Theatre is currently rehearsing for its upcoming production called "Love and Street Corner Harmony", which was written and directed by Ron Pitts. This musical is set on any street corner in America where music and dance was popular in fun and good times seem to be the only issue, not all the stresses of today's era. We have an all-star cast... The inspiration behind Ujima which means collective work and..

Also known as: Ujima Theatre, Ujima Theatre Company

Primary location: Columbus United States