Dear Eleanor and The Quest to Save Dad

RIT professor Tina Chapman DaCosta trades her computer lab for a film set and takes us on her journey to save her father through storytelling. From heart-pounding moments like flagging down a military helicopter and making a period film in two weeks, to the inspirational creativity of scripting in a magic bed, this performance promises an unforgettable evening of entertainment and inspiration. Includes a screening of Tina’s award winning film, "Dear Eleanor."

• Length: 60 Minutes

• Tickets: Required

• Venue: CenterStage Theatre at the JCC: JCC Hart Theater

• Genre: Visual Arts & Film

Tickets are $10, and free with student ID.

ORIGINS

This filmmaker will guide participants in the art of capturing family stories and then translating them into compelling media content.  Writer, director, producer Tina Chapman DaCosta will share her journey of taking family stories to create her award-winning films, Dear Eleanor and Brick by Brick as well as its impact on community building.

Join us July 29-August 3, 2024

This historic event illuminates the powerful theatrical spirit and extraordinary talent of performers, designers, directors, producers, and technicians from across the country and abroad. During six life-impacting days, you will experience electrifying performances, riveting films, cutting edge spoken word poetry, engaging youth programming, informative workshops, insightful academic discussions, and a vendor’s market steeped in the African Diaspora. For aspiring theatre professionals seeking to advance their careers and connect with like-minded peers, IBTF offers unparalleled networking opportunities.

Drawing an audience of upwards of 65,000 theatre-lovers and having contributed more than $200 million dollars to the Winston-Salem economy since its inception, IBTF has turned Winston-Salem into a destination for theatre practitioners from across the globe, all of whom see the opportunity to perform on Black Theatre Holy Ground as both an honor and a privilege.

Join us July 29-August 3, 2024

This historic event illuminates the powerful theatrical spirit and extraordinary talent of performers, designers, directors, producers, and technicians from across the country and abroad. During six life-impacting days, you will experience electrifying performances, riveting films, cutting edge spoken word poetry, engaging youth programming, informative workshops, insightful academic discussions, and a vendor’s market steeped in the African Diaspora. For aspiring theatre professionals seeking to advance their careers and connect with like-minded peers, IBTF offers unparalleled networking opportunities.

Drawing an audience of upwards of 65,000 theatre-lovers and having contributed more than $200 million dollars to the Winston-Salem economy since its inception, IBTF has turned Winston-Salem into a destination for theatre practitioners from across the globe, all of whom see the opportunity to perform on Black Theatre Holy Ground as both an honor and a privilege.

Join us July 29-August 3, 2024

This historic event illuminates the powerful theatrical spirit and extraordinary talent of performers, designers, directors, producers, and technicians from across the country and abroad. During six life-impacting days, you will experience electrifying performances, riveting films, cutting edge spoken word poetry, engaging youth programming, informative workshops, insightful academic discussions, and a vendor’s market steeped in the African Diaspora. For aspiring theatre professionals seeking to advance their careers and connect with like-minded peers, IBTF offers unparalleled networking opportunities.

Drawing an audience of upwards of 65,000 theatre-lovers and having contributed more than $200 million dollars to the Winston-Salem economy since its inception, IBTF has turned Winston-Salem into a destination for theatre practitioners from across the globe, all of whom see the opportunity to perform on Black Theatre Holy Ground as both an honor and a privilege.

ORIGINS

This filmmaker will guide participants in the art of capturing family stories and then translating them into compelling media content.  Writer, director, producer Tina Chapman DaCosta will share her journey of taking family stories to create her award-winning films, Dear Eleanor and Brick by Brick as well as its impact on community building.