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From Rubble to Resurrection
Tuesday, March 16, 2010, 7:30PM
Bankhead Theater
Holy Cross Lutheran Church and the Haitian Timoun Foundation Presents
Resurrection Dance Theatre of Haiti (RDTH): This dance troupe hails from St. Joseph's Home for Boys in Port au Prince. St. Joseph's is a home for boys who have been rescued from life on the streets in Haiti. They now reside at St. Joseph’s Home for Boys. Through art and dance they tell the stories of their life experiences. Their performances range from sharing the history of Haiti including, their nation's struggle against slavery, past and present, to Haitian life lived in both the rural and urban settings of Haiti. The troupe uses the arts to build and express self-esteem, incorporating drumming, dance, song, and the visual arts. Narration is contributed by the Executive Director and founder (in 1985) of St. Joseph’s Home for Boys, Michael Geilenfeld. The Resurrection Dance Theatre of Haiti has performed across the US and Canada including performances at Dance Africa Chicago and Dance Africa New York. Theirs tours are intended to raise awareness about Haiti’s challenges as well as to raise funds for the ongoing work of St. Joseph’s. St. Joseph's was completely destroyed in the earthquake that struck Haiti on January 12. An American seminarian was there at the time, and did not make it out alive. St. Joseph's Home for Boys is part of a trio of homes. Wings of Hope, Fermathe, Haiti, is arguably one of the finest group homes in all of the Caribbean for children with special needs. It is currently uninhabitable from the earthquake. Trinity House and School, the third home, is located in Jacmel, and was started by the boys of St. Joseph's Home in Port au Prince. This tour will raise funds and awareness for all three schools, as well as the communities in which these homes reside. Bill Nathan was a former street child and child slave who grew up at St. Joseph's, and is now the Director of the Home. He is also the world-renowed drummer that plays with RDTH. A quick internet search of his name will reveal a number of stories about his inspiring story.
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