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Black Pearl Sings! at San Jose Repertory Theater

San Jose Repertory Theatre, Across from the San Antonio light rail station (101 Paseo de San Antonio San Jose, CA 95113)
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$49.00
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$24.50*
4.8 by 12 members
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In Black Pearl Sings!, the search for lost African-American folk music leads Susannah, an ambitious "song collector," to Pearl, a prisoner with a soulful voice, steely spirit, and an incredible history. Tracing the roots of many beloved American songs, the legacy of the past clashes with hopes for the future, as the two women journey to find their way out of the shadows and into the spotlight.

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The last date listed for Black Pearl Sings! was Thursday September 23, 2010 / 8:00pm.

San Jose Repertory Theatre
Across from the San Antonio light rail station,
101 Paseo de San Antonio
San Jose, CA 95113
Website
408-367-7255
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Goldstar Member Tips

  • on What to Wear
    Casual/ It is always nice to look a little special when you go out, but this is a casual venue
  • on Where to Park
    Parked in large lot next to camera 3 plenty of space
  • on Where to Park
    We parked right across the street/ Parking is easy

7 Goldstar Member Reviews

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Great diva and performance. Really enjoyed it
Written on Sep 24 2010

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One of the best productions i have ever seen at SJR. I just became a subscriber because of the production quality. Beautiful powerful voices of the 2 performers. i would go again if i had the opportunity. Very moving, it clutches your heart.
Written on Sep 24 2010

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Thought it was a thoughtful and I was thoroughly absorbed by the actors and the songs.
Written on Oct 12 2010

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Excellent story and fabulous performances...worth every penny to attend, and the standing ovation well-deserved!
Written on Sep 27 2010

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More Information About Black Pearl Sings!

Website

http://www.sjrep.com/plays/1011/pearl/index.php

Description

Susannah, a white, driven ethnomusicologist for the Library of Congress, is on a quest to find authentic, pre-slavery, African-American music. When she encounters Texas prisoner Pearl Johnson, an unlikely partnership develops between the street-smart Pearl and the ambitious Susannah. It isn’t long before Pearl is belting out radiant, soul-baring songs with the strength and beauty of the unaccompanied human voice. These vocal artifacts remind us of the power of music to help heal in the struggle between our collective past and the desire for individual histories. Does our past define us, and at what cost?