PHILADELPHIA – Nov. 30, 2022 — Glen Foerd, Philadelphia’s public park and nonprofit cultural site along the Delaware River, will launch its 2023 arts and culture programming when it hosts EgoPo Classic Theater’s world premiere theatrical staging of Langston Hughes’ “The Ways of White Folks.” The production runs from Jan. 11 to 22, 2023. A champagne reception will be held on Jan. 13.
Published in 1934, “The Ways of White Folks” is a collection of 14 short stories by American poet, social activist, novelist, playwright, and columnist Langston Hughes (1901-1967). The collection addresses multiple dimensions of racial issues, focusing specifically on interactions between Black and White people.
EgoPo’s immersive promenade staging of Hughes’ “The Ways of White Folks” is directed by Ontaria Kim Wilson and Dane Eissler and conceived for the stage by EgoPo’s Founding Artistic Director Lane Savadove. Audience members will be welcome into each character’s room within Glen Foerd’s historic mansion to witness their intimate and private lives as told through each of the stories.
Performances will be held Jan. 11 to 15 and Jan. 19 to 22, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Glen Foerd, 5001 Grant Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19114. Matinee performances will be held on Jan. 15 and Jan. 21 at 2 p.m.
General admission tickets are $32 and $12 for students and industry professionals
https://secure.egopo.org/ways-of-white-folks.
Valet parking for all performances will be available, and a shuttle from Center City Philadelphia will be available for all matinee performances. Masks are required to be worn during all performances.
For more information about Glen Foerd and 2023 season programs and events, visit www.glenfoerd.org, or call 215.632.5330.
About EgoPo
Artistic Director Lane Savadove started EgoPo in 1993 as a theater company, as well as an acting method designed to bring emotional depth and physical commitment to classic literature – the name “EgoPo” derives from the French words Ego (the decision-making part of our mind) and Peau (pronounced “Po,” the skin), based on EgoPo’s commitment to kinesthetic awareness and physical presence in performance). Since that time, EgoPo has staged more than 50 productions regionally, nationally, and internationally. EgoPo has been based in Philadelphia since 2005, celebrating 17 years of working with Philadelphia artists as a part of the city’s theatrical renaissance. www.egopo.org/
About Glen Foerd
Glen Foerd is an 18-acre public park and historic site located along the Delaware River in Philadelphia. Built in 1850 and enlarged in 1902-03, the estate—consisting of historic gardens, an Italianate-Classical Revival style mansion, and multiple additional structures—was saved from potential development through the activism of dedicated neighbors in 1983. Today, Glen Foerd focuses on welcoming a diverse community through a wide array of programs for all ages. As one of the only cultural sites located in Northeast Philadelphia, a rapidly changing area of the city, Glen Foerd aims to connect audiences from different backgrounds by offering unique and affordable experiences to engage with the arts and the environment. www.glenfoerd.org
