unFRAMED by Iyaba Ibo Mandingo November 20, 2011

Double Play Connections and Doing Life Productions,
Jane Dubin, Executive Producer
are pleased to invite you into the studio of the artist,
where painting and poetry ignite

The nation misread him,
the prison enraged him,
his art expressed him,
his woman believed him,
his poetry saved him.

unFRAMED -

Written and Performed by Iyaba Ibo Mandingo.
Directed by Brent Buell.

A selection of the AFO Theater Festival

Thursday, 11/17 - 9pm
Sunday, 11/20 - 1pm

Theatre 80
80 St. Marks Place, NYC (west of 1st Avenue between 7th and 9th Streets)

Tickets ($20): http://bit.ly/unFRAMEDtixatAFO
http://www.AFOfest.org

unFRAMED is the poetic tale of life as an immigrant in America – a journey from boyhood in Antigua to manhood in America. Using canvas, paint, poetry, prose and song, Iyaba Ibo Mandingo tells a story of his transformation - from “Mommy Me No Wanna Go Merrica” - a prophetic piece that hints at the many trials he will face in a new land - to his powerful political poetry which leads to his arrest and attempted deportation in post 9/11 America, Iyaba shares his rage, his determination, and his hope while he paints his self-portrait and successfully struggles to redefine his humanity, rediscover his smile, and truly accept himself for the first time. Winner of the 2011 Excellence in Theater Award from the DC Black Theater Festival.

http://www.unFRAMEDthePlay.com

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Official Website: http://www.unFRAMEDthePlay.com