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NEWS LETTER / Fall 2004

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|Executive Director's Report | |The National Black Theatre Festival | |Asante’ S. Davis |

|[pic] | |     If you have not attended the | |2004 Junior Olympic Tae Kwon Do Championships |

|Dear Friends of Nu Black Arts West Theatre: | |National Black Theatre Festival held in| |Gold Medalist |

|     It is with great pleasure that I write this letter to | |Winston Salem North Carolina you've | |Stats |

|all of you that have been such a great part of the Nu Black | |been missing the time of a life time.  | |Sparring competition 8-9 year olds |

|Arts West Theatre family. | |It is a festival that invites people | |Green Belt |

|     NBAWT has for the past few years been involved with some| |from all over the world to come and | |55-65 lbs.  |

|pretty exciting things.  2002 was the year we began | |celebrate black theatre.  African | |Event date: June 30, 2004-July 6, 2004 Closing |

|a partnership with the TraderBug Network a black owned | |American celebrities are as visible and| |Ceremonies   |

|Import/Export company based here in Seattle and Ghana West | |obtainable as Delicious Apples in a | |Event site: Georgia Dome, Atlanta, Georgia |

|Africa. | |Washington State orchard in the fall, | |Team:   Yi Sports Tae Kwon Do (Seattle) |

|    NBAWT created a program called The Cultural Heritage | |they're every where.  The most exciting| |Team Coaches: Lionel Lee, Sara Gray, Tre Lamont |

|Program that allows us to use the arts to culturally educate | |part is that they are there for the | |Each day the competitors had an opportunity to take |

|people here as well as abroad.  We have been successful with | |guest that fly in from all over the | |photos and attend an autograph session with 2004 |

|this program by providing school supplies, workshops, guided | |country.  | |Olympic Team Members Steven Lopez and Nia Abdallah. |

|tours and a strong relationship with The National Theatre of | |     Nu Black Arts West Theatre has | |Also during the Opening ceremony and the Celebration |

|Ghana.  Our work in Ghana West Africa has also gained us | |been there for the past five festivals | |of Athletes Steven and Nia marched in with the states|

|recognition by Congress of the United States House of | |which are held every other year.  | |represented.  |

|Representatives.  | |     2005 is the next year for the | |States represented: All states including Puerto Rico |

|(OVER | |festival and we hope more people from | |and Hawaii. |

|     We have also been actively involved in the annual | |Seattle will be there to experience | |Asante’s parents, Ebony Davis and Paul Davis, family |

|production of the MAAFA performed at the Moore Theatre for | |this phenomenal event. | |and his teammates are very proud of our National |

|the past four years. | |     Come one come all to the 13th | |Junior Gold Medalist. |

|     Not having a building since 2001 has in no way slowed us| |Anniversary National Black Theatre | |Asante has been an actor, singer, and dancer with |

|down.  We have been on the go with our touring shows, lecture| |Festival, it's something you'll never | |NBAWT since the age of five.  Congrats for a job well|

|series, study abroad program and workshops done all over the | |forget.  Look online for details at | |done! |

|country including Africa. | | | |  |

|     NBAWT is proud of our on going accomplishments and are | |  | |NU BLACK ARTS WEST THEATRE |

|happy to have you as friends and family members of our | |Membership Drive | |TOURING ROSTER |

|theater. | |In order to continue providing quality | |  2004/2005 [pic] |

|God Bless you all.  | |productions; theatrical training | |Christmas Is All Up in the Soul |

|Kibibi Monie' | |and our ongoing community educational | |Free at Last? |

|AFRICA IS PARADISE | |partnerships,  we are currently | |The Tribute |

|[pic] | |campaigning for our year 2004-2005 | |Voices of the Harlem Renaissances |

|Imagine a tropical paradise of white sandy beaches, palm | |operating fund with a goal of raising | |Who Am I? |

|trees, and warm tropical breezes.  Add to that people so | |$100,000.00 dollars. We are at a | |Story Telling |

|genuine and welcoming that you automatically feel like a | |crucial point in our development and | |Why Don’t They Just Ask the Animals? |

|member of their families. | |are asking for your assistance in | |Dark Diva’s |

|Come along with us on an enchanting journey to Ghana, West | |raising these funds. | |and more.  For a brochure of these shows contact |

|Africa.  For the past two years Nu Black Arts West Theatre | |This is a time when you can be of great| |NBAWT.  These shows are educational and suitable for |

|has developed a cultural heritage program, which includes | |assistance to us (an organization that | |audiences of all ages. |

|Africa.  We with the sponsorship of The TraderBug Network | |cares about strong mental and physical | | |

|announce our “Journey’s Home Tours”.  | |communities) by helping us to achieve | |Nu Black Arts West Theatre's |

|Come and experience fifteen days that include accommodations,| |this goal. Your becoming a contributing| |[pic] |

|meals, transportation, air fare and admission to all events | |member will assure a bright future for | |2004/2005 |

|for the price of $3,500.00. | |many people. | |Cultural Heritage |

|(OVER) | |We have various membership levels. | |  Seminar/Lecture Series |

| | |Youth/ Seniors  $10 | |When we were Great Rulers |

|Great News if you become a member of NBAWT your tour to Ghana| |Adult                 $25 | |Journeys Home |

|will only cost you $3,000.00.  If your membership is at the | |Advocate         $100-249 | |From The Projects to Presidency |

|Angel or Patron level this remarkable trip is only 2,500.00. | |Supporter       $250-499 | |International Trade and Commerce |

|We also have group rates with additional savings.   So hurry | |Sponsor            $500-999 | |These Seminars and Lectures are educational and |

|and renew or become a member of Nu Black Arts West Theatre | |Patrons             $1000-4999 | |suitable for intellectual audiences. |

|today and take the trip of a life at an unbelievable price.  | |Angel                $5000- + | | |

|This is a time sensitive offer our next trips to Ghana are | |All donors will receive advance | |Available for:  Schools, Churches, Universities, |

|December 2004, March, April and July 2005. | |production notices, recognition in | |Organizations, Special events, Conferences, and |

| | |production programs. | |Fundraisers. |

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|Nu Black Arts West Theatre is a community-based organization | |Angels and Patrons Newsletters, season | |FOR BOOKING INQUIRIES EMAIL NUBLACK@ |

|promoting creativity by providing an opportunity to use the | |tickets, an invitation to all NBAWT’s | |  |

|arts as a way of expression, motivation, teaching and | |private receptions, openings and | | |

|learning. | |celebrity gala events.  Huge discounts | |  |

| | |on all our tour to Ghana West Africa. | | |

| | |Sponsor Newsletters, two tickets to two| | |

| | |production of their choice, an | | |

|  | |invitation to the opening receptions. | | |

|  | |Supporter Newsletters two tickets to | | |

|  | |the production of their choice | | |

|Nu Black Arts West Theatre | |Advocate Newsletters. | | |

|P.O. Box 22652 | |Nu Black Arts West Theatre is a 501(c)3| | |

|Seattle, WA 98122 | |organization and donations are tax | | |

|(206) 679-1222 | |deductible | | |

|NUBLACK@ | |Board of Advisors | | |

|  | |Ruby Dee | | |

| | |       Al Dogget          | | |

| | |    Hayward Evans | | |

| | |      Douglas Leek | | |

| | |      Dawn Mason | | |

| | |      Dr. Maxine Mimms | | |

| | |      Steve Sneed | | |

| | |      August Wilson | | |

| | |      Pat Wright | | |

| | |      Board of Trustees | | |

| | |Marcel Davis | | |

| | |      Sam Dumas (Preach) | | |

| | |      Melvin Ellis | | |

| | |      Stephanie Ellis-Smith | | |

| | |      Demene Hall | | |

| | |      Rev. Lavern E. Hall | | |

| | |      Afua Harris | | |

| | |      Lenard Howze | | |

| | |       Alycia Long-Allen | | |

| | |      William Morrow | | |

| | |      Mansa Musa | | |

| | |      Narcissie Williams | | |

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