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2024/25
Season

“Common Ground” for people of all ages, cultures, and backgrounds to participate, interact, and connect."

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Black Nativity: A Gospel Musical by Langston Hughes 

Join Common Ground Theatre for the annual holiday musical production of Black Nativity, running December 6-15 at the Educational Cultural Complex. This vibrant retelling of the Nativity story features scripture, poetry, dance, and song from an African-American perspective.

 

This year’s production, directed by Artistic Director Yolanda Marie Franklin, showcases some of San Diego’s finest talent. Enjoy choreography from local dance groups and music directed by veterans Steve Gooden and Camelia “Toot” Bell. 

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Special Guest Appearances by Local Ministers.

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Don’t miss this all-new, uplifting rendition of Hughes’ classic gospel play!

ABOUT Common Ground Theatre

Common Ground Theatre’s mission is “to produce classics and new works by and about people of African descent that entertain, educate, and connect with audiences of all ages, cultures, and backgrounds.”

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Common Ground Theatre enters new era
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NATIVITY - A Soulful Celebration - Part 15 of 17 - Raw unedited footage
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NATIVITY - A Soulful Celebration - Part 16 of 17 - Raw unedited footage
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As the premier San Diego Black theatre, our aim is to produce high quality theatrical productions that provide a “common ground” for people of all ages, cultures, and backgrounds to participate, interact, connect and share their love of theatre.

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