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     Irma P. Hall Returns to the Dallas Theater Community    After years of absence, Irma P. Hall is returning to the Dallas Theater Community as a founding member and the Artistic Director of the African-American Repertory Theater.  Ms. Hall (best known as Mamma from the motion picture Soul Food) will continue her successful film career and take on the added responsibility of fostering a new theater company in the Metroplex.  The new theater was made possible by a grant from the DeSoto Arts Council.  The City of DeSoto has named the newly formed African-American Repertory Theater (AART) as their resident theater company at the DeSoto Corner Theater.  Ms. Hall and her partners, Regina Washington (Managing Director) and Vince McGill (Educational Director), all appeared in the critically acclaimed production of “A Raisin in the Sun” at the Corner Theater in February 2007.  The founders are looking forward to producing engaging, culturally diverse theater for the community on a regular basis while providing a new arena for local artists to hone their craft. 

AART is looking to fill “BACKSTAGE” positions.  Specifically we are looking for:  Directors, Stage Managers, Property Managers, Costume Designers, Light Designers, Sound Designers, Light/Sound Board Ops, Set Designers and Set Builders/Painters.  If you are interested in applying, e-mail your resume and contact information to backstage@aareptheater.com.  Visit our “Auditions” page for additional information. 

AART’s first main stage production will be in September 2008 and will feature the Pulitzer Prize winning drama “A Soldier’s Play” by Charles Fuller.  This production will be followed by other main stage shows in November of 2008, and March of 2009.  Visit our “Season” page for more information. Click here to purchase tickets.   

AART will provide opportunities for education in the theater arts by offering workshops on acting and theater, as well as central African-American history and historical figures.  Upcoming is “Inside AART” with Irma P. Hall.  Visit our ”Educational/Outreach” page for more information regarding opportunities with AART.  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