This is for Martin
A Tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Featuring the Poetry of Langston Hughes

Performed by the McDonogh 35 Drama Ensemble
at New Orleans Public Library's Celebration of
Dr. Martin Luther King's Birthday

January 17, 2001


Program

Dream Boogie . . . . . . . . .
by Langston Hughes



Jolisa Singletary, Jaz'lin Armstrong, Brian Kennedy
Welcome . . . . . . . . . . . . Ume Quereshi
A Man Called Martin . . . .
by: Chakula Cha Jua
recited by: Sinnidra Taylor
This is for Martin . . . . . . .
by: India McDougle
recited by: India McDougle
Hero . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
music by: Mariah Carey
performed by: Jolisa Singletary
The Drum Major Instinct . .
Dr. King's Eulogy
recited by Tyrone Chambers and Brandin Learson
The Negro Mother . . . . . . .
by: Langston Hughes
Ensemble Ladies
Five More Hughes Poems

As I Grew Older . . . . . . . . .
Cross . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Motto . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Harlem 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ballad of the Landlord . . . . .



recited by: Ian Williams
recited by: Jaz'lin Armstrong
recited by: Daja Thompson
recited by: Jolisa Singletary
Ensemble I

Inner City Blues . . . . . . . . .
music by: Marvin Gaye
Ensemble
Hey Black Child . . . . . . . . .
by: Useni
recited by: Randy Justin
Never Give Up . . . . . . . . . . .
music by: Yolanda Adams
India McDougle, Brandin Learson
Jocunda Reed, Jarrell Hamilton
I Have a Dream . . . . . . . . . .
by: Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
recited by: Randy Justin
Black Man Rising . . . . . . . .
by: James H. Chapman
Ensemble Men
Finale . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Happy Birthday
Music by: Stevie Wonder

* Contact the McDonogh 35 Drama Ensemble at
umetata@aol.com.
Or call them at
942-3592 or 269-8551.
Artistic Director Ume Quereshi
Stage Manager Millicent Harrison
Sound Technician Jason Barios


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