New Dawn Theatre's "A Breath for George"

June 17, 2020

History Theatre stands with New Dawn Theatre to present a free outdoor screening of "A Breath for George," a collection of songs, interviews, and poems created to honor the life of George Floyd.  The screening on Monday, June 22, 8:30pm is free and open to the public. The film will be projected on the wall of History Theatre's main entrance at 30 E. 10th Street, St. Paul. Please use a face mask and maintain social distance by at least 6 feet. Lawn chairs are optional. Donations will be accepted for local charities.

“New Dawn Theatre has created beautiful, stirring tribute to honor the life of George Floyd. History Theatre patrons and all our friends and neighbors should hear these stories and songs that may help us heal, come together and work to make a better future for all Americans,” said Ron Peluso, History Theatre Artistic Director.

Artists featured include James T. Alfred, Aimee Bryant, Wanda Christine, Perri Gaffney, Peter Macon, Thomasina Petrus, T. Mychael Rambo, Frank Sentwali, Regina Marie Williams and Jevetta Steele. Interviews with Sarah Bellamy, Harvey Blanks, Melvin Carter Jr., James Craven, Talvin Wilks and Professor John Wright are also included.

"A Breath for George" was created by New Dawn Theatre and Minnesota artists as a platform to: honor Mr. Floyd’s life; speak to this moment and moments past openly and honestly; and to share avenues which promote hope and positive changes for the future. A Breath for George gives voices to the ways Black citizens & residents historically have been negatively affected emotionally, physically and financially by systemic racism and nationwide police violence.

“There is value in people knowing that they are not alone in the way that they are feeling right now. There is also value in speaking truth to people who have never heard our stories or ever been in position to hear our stories,” said New Dawn Theatre’s Artistic Director Austene Van.

For more information, go to newdawntheatre.org