Malik Yoba's New Play 'Acoustic Chocolate' Feat. Actor Michael DeLorenzo & Musician Phil Perry
National Tour kicks off in Washington, DC / Baltimore, MD area Tuesday, March 30, 2004
Please come out to support this important event and post on event calendars.
Interviews are available for cast members in DC this week.
Sponsorship opportunities are still available.
ACCLAIMED ACTORS MALIK YOBA & MICHAEL DELORENZO OF NEW YORK UNDERCOVER FAME REUNITE TO PREMIERE THE NEW PLAY, "ACOUSTIC CHOCOLATE" ON TUESDAY, MARCH 30TH.
THE PLAY FOCUSES ON ISSUES OF MENTAL HEALTH, DEPRESSION, SUICIDE, DIABETES AND SENDS AN INSPIRATIONAL MESSAGE.
MALIK YOBA, MICHAEL DELORENZO, PHIL PERRY AND THE CAST WILL BE IN WASHINGTON, DC THIS WEEK, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 24TH THRU MONDAY, MARCH 29TH DOING REHEARSALS AT THE LINCOLN THEATRE AND ARE AVAILABLE FOR INTERVIEWS.
THE RED CARPET PREMIERE WILL TAKE PLACE ON TUESDAY, MARCH 30, 2004 IN BALTIMORE, MD. AT THE HIPPODROME THEATRE.
PRESS IS WELCOME TO COVER THE PREMIERE,
WE REQUEST THAT YOU RSVP IN ADVANCE, SPACE IS LIMITED. PLEASE POST THIS EVENT ON CALENDARS.
ALL INTERVIEW REQUESTS PLEASE CONTACT PRISCILLA CLARKE AT 202-723-2200 OR 240-476-9643. THANK YOU IN ADVANCE FOR YOUR SUPPORT.
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ACCLAIMED ACTOR, PLAYWRIGHT AND MUSICIAN MALIK YOBA
OF NEW YORK UNDERCOVER PREMIERES HIS NEW PLAY, "ACOUSTIC CHOCOLATE" THE MUSICAL
Actor Michael DeLorenzo Reunites with "New York Undercover"
Co-Star Malik Yoba For "Acoustic Chocolate" The Musical
"Acoustic Chocolate" Hits Home with Issues of Mental Health, Depression,
Suicide and Diabetes
WHO: Malik Yoba (Actor, Playwright, Musician), Michael DeLorenzo (Actor, New York Undercover),
and Phil Perry (Musician)
WHAT: The Malik Yoba National Theatre Company (MYNT) presents the new musical
"Acoustic Chocolate"
WHEN: March 30th-April 4, 2004
Showtimes: Tuesday March 30th - Friday, April 2nd - 8:00pm
Saturday, April 3rd - 3:00pm & 8:00pm
Sunday, April 4th - 3:00pm & 7:30pm
WHERE: The Hippodrome Theatre located at 12 N. Eutaw Street, Baltimore, MD.
Opening Night Ticket Price: $29.00 (Ticket prices: $29.00-$42.50)
Tickets available at the Hippodrome Box Office, Ticketmaster Outlets and Online at www.ticketmaster.com
For Group Sales (20+) or more information call; Tel. (410)494-2712 or (800)669-Stage
WHY: Based on a true story this new musical "Acoustic Chocolate" is a dramatic
comedy written by acclaimed actor, director, playwright Malik Yoba.
tells the story of six young musicians struggling to make the dream of pop superstardom come true.
Faced with self doubt, betrayal, shady entertainment practices and other pitfalls on the road to success,
this group of supremely talented artists overcome many obstacles to reach their goals of self-determination
and platinum record sales. This is a story of triumph, of failure, of love lost and won, of suicide and depression,
of sickness and health. A Journey of the human spirit succeeding against all odds. The play brings to light,
many important mental health issues that are prevalent in many families who are ashamed to talk about
it or seek help. "Acoustic Chocolate" allows us to identify with the trials of life and inspires us to seek answers
and help for our problems. The play serves as an informer and
healer on issues of mental health in our society.
"Accoustic Chocolate" is written by Malik Yoba, Raquis Petrie and Directed by Michael DeLorenzo.
This will be the first production of Malik's company, The Malik Yoba National Theatre Company (MYNT).
Acclaimed actor, playwright, and musician Malik Yoba of New York Undercover and Cool Runnings fame,
was cited by the New York Times Magazine as, "An artist who will most likely change American culture
in the next thirty years".
