Director/Writer, Cynthia M. Evans-Robinson, along with the Creative Team, Cast and Crew are elated to announce the return of ‘SANKOFA’ and the all new edition of the show is titled ‘SANKOFA 2024: It Only Gets Better’. This year the theatre welcomes a cast from Craven County communities including; Cove City, Ferry Road, Havelock, New Bern, Pembroke, Rocky Run and beyond. The artwork of Ceven Bryant has been part of New Bern’s ‘SANKOFA’ productions since the first edition and this year will be no different. His work is circulating in current promotional materials and will soon be seen on stage during the show in the set design.
‘SANKOFA’ is a live theatrical showcase woven together by a theme that includes dance, music, visual spectacle and spoken text. This year expect original spoken word pieces performed by the artists themselves or by members of the creative team. The show will also include unique dance and movement segments. Several dances have been choreographed by Aniyah Simone that she and the cast enjoy performing, and audiences are sure to enjoy them as well. Last year New Bern High School’s step team was among the crowd favorites and they will be featured again to continue the conversation and demonstration of stepping and its history. As an added bonus the step team’s multi-talented advisor, Ms. Laura Miller-McLemore, will appear acting, flagging, and dancing in several pieces throughout the show.