"Darker Face of the Earth" African-American Poet Laureate Rita Dove VIP Reception

May 16, 2010 - PRLog -- Darker Face of the Earth
by Rita Dove, directed by Betty Hart
Attend a VIP Reception with Ms. Rita Dove prior to the performance.
The Georgia Premiere of a stunning tragic drama by a Pulitzer Prize-winning African-American poet (and former Poet Laureate of the United States). The classic story of Oedipus is re-imagined on a slave plantation in the American South. Ms. Dove's books will be available for purchase and she will sign copies after the performance.

Reception: July 8th, 2010, 7pm, Performance 8pm
Tickets: http://EssentialTheatre.tix.com

Essential Theatre at Actors Express
887 W. Marietta St.
Atlanta, GA 30318

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The Essential Theatre is a non-profit 501(c)3 professional, non-Equity theatre company dedicated to giving Atlanta audiences the opportunity to enjoy exciting new plays.