Odessa's Dream: a Black History Musical - benefit play for the Arts

Odessa's Dream is a touching story of two slaves, a mother and daughter who deal with the current harsh realities of their enslavement through the mother's prophetic visions and hopes for the future along with a brief look at the history of African American music. Also includes a special tribute to Motown music legends, The Funk Brothers.

PHILADELPHIA, PA (PRWEB) January 14, 2004 --Diaperman Inc will produce another "Last Friday's Jam Session" benefit show for the Arts event at the Philadelphia Clef Club of Jazz and the Performing Arts located at 738 South Broad Street (Avenue of the Arts) on Saturday, March 27, 2004. "Odessa's Dream: a Black History Musical" is a benefit play showcasing local talent and generating resources and support for the Arts. Author and playwright, Mr. Emery G. Saunders, Jr. formerly of the Definity Group Artist Cooperative is bringing his magical tale along with some of the area's brightest talent from Philadelphia and Camden to perform in this soon to be classic.

Odessa's Dream is a touching story of two slaves - a mother and daughter who deal with the current harsh realities of their enslavement through the mother's prophetic visions and hopes for the future along with a brief look at the history of African American music. The evening includes a special tribute to Motown Legends - The Funk Brothers.    

Doors open at 7:30pm with a networking reception and silent auction featuring memorabilia from the collection of Dr. Licks, author of the book, "Standing in the Shadows of Motown" about legendary bassist James Jamerson and inspiration behind the documentary movie with the same title about Jamerson and the other legendary musicians that comprised Motown's unheralded group of musicians known as the Funk Brothers. Tickets are $20 at the door and $15 in advance call Nurturing the Arts Foundation for ticket outlets and more information 856-968-0592.

Proceeds from the show will benefit Nurturing the Arts Foundation and local youth in the Arts. Funds raised from the silent auction will benefit "The Legacy Program - an Arts Education Series" created by Nurturing the Arts Foundation to develop mentorship between music and artist veterans with young talent with the goal of linking pioneers of the past with the energy of the future.    

For more information view calendar and events on
www.clefclubofjazz.8m.com or www.UrbanPhilly.com, or call toll free 1-866-243-4182.
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"Last Friday's Jam Session" benefit concert series was developed to promote culture and talent from the community while generating support and resources for local Arts programs - the Arts do make a difference in a child's life.