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Tuesday March 30, 2010

Release Date: 03.30.10 | Location: All Metro Atlanta | Organization: Spelman College

Actress Jasmine Guy Directs ‘The Bluest Eye' at Spelman College

Acclaimed actress and director brings Nobel Prize-winning author's work to life.

WHO: Ms. Jasmine Guy, acclaimed actress and director, returns to the Baldwin Burroughs Theatre at Spelman College to direct the Department of Drama and Dance production of "The Bluest Eye" April 1- 4. Adapted by Lydia Diamond from the novel by Nobel Prize-winning author Toni Morrison, this thought-provoking play explores ideas of beauty, racism and love through the tragic life of a young Black girl in 1940s Ohio. View full story at http://insidespelman.com/?p=1331.

WHAT: In this production of "The Bluest Eye," Spelman College Department of Drama and Dance students push artistic boundaries as they tell the story of 11-year-old Pecola Breedlove. The young girl wants nothing more than to be loved by her family and schoolmates. Instead, she faces constant ridicule and abuse. She blames her dark skin and prays for blue eyes, sure that love will follow.

WHEN: Thursday, April 1 - Saturday, April 3 at 8 p.m.

Sunday, April 4 at 3 p.m.

WHERE: Spelman College, Baldwin Burroughs Theatre

350 Spelman Lane, SW

Atlanta, GA 30314

WHY: Guy has strong ties to Spelman College. Thirty-five years ago Guy, best known for her role as Whitley Gilbert on the TV series "A Different World," danced her way across the Baldwin Burroughs' stage for Spelman's dance school. She also filmed the Spike Lee movie "School Daze" on the Atlanta University Center campuses and held rehearsals for the critically acclaimed production "For Colored Girls" at Spelman. Her father, the Rev. William Guy recently retired after 35 years as pastor of Friendship Baptist Church where Spelman College was started in 1881.

Spelman College Box Office Information:
· Reservations for performances can be made anytime by phone (404) 270-5488

· The box office opens one hour before curtain on performance days

· Ticket prices are:

$10.00 General Admission

$8.00 Spelman College Faculty, Staff and Alumnae

$5.00 Students/Senior Citizens

About Spelman College:
Founded in 1881, Spelman College is a prestigious, highly selective, liberal arts college that prepares women to change the world. Located in Atlanta, Ga., this historically black college boasts a 79 percent graduation rate, and outstanding alumnae such as Children's Defense Fund Founder Marian Wright Edelman; former U.S. Foreign Service Director General Ruth Davis, authors Tina McElroy Ansa and Pearl Cleage; and actress LaTanya Richardson. More than 83 percent of the full-time faculty members have Ph.D.s or other terminal degrees, and the average faculty to student ratio is 12:1. More than 2,100 students attend Spelman. For more information, visit www.spelman.edu.