A dance
theater production about the history and contemporary challenge of
racism and classism in the St. Louis
“font-family: Verdana;”>region is being produced by Gitana Productions in May 2012 at the
Center. Gitana Producer,
Cecilia A. Nadal is committed to reaching out to local musicians
and composers to secure music for this presentation
“font-size: 9.0pt; font-family: Verdana;”>“We expect to have a broad range of music from classical to hip hop and international. The play covers periods from 1904, the East St. Louis race riots to now,” Nadal said.
“font-size: 9.0pt; font-family: Verdana;”>The deadline for submitting music to Gitana is January 25. The composer retains all rights and Gitana is committed to broadly promoting each collaborating artist.
“font-size: 9.0pt; font-family: Verdana;”>The play is being written by Lou Robinson, a three-time winner of the E. Desmond Lee Playwriting Competition and 2000 Playwright of the Year awarded by the Missouri Association of Playwrights. Vivian Watt, Choreographer and Director, is well known in St. Louis Theater and education circles.
“font-size: 9.0pt; font-family: Verdana;”>Composers may send music to Gitana Productions at PO Box 300322, University City, MO 63130 in a CD format with name, address, email and telephone number. For guidelines, questions and an overview of the play, call 314-721-6556 or email Gitana at
“mailto:info@gitana-inc.org”>
“text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;”>info@gitana-inc.org All material must be received by January 25 at the latest.