Takoma Theatre Conservancy - Takoma Theatre Conservancy

[Mar 2011] The Takoma Theatre Conservancy sponsored two community performances of the opera "Let Freedom Sing: The Story of Marian Anderson".  The composer Bruce Adolphe and librettist Carolivia Herron (Conservancy VP) interconnected African American and classical musical forms, and incorporated scenes and characters of Washington, DC.  The first [March 24th] performance was a benefit for the Takoma EC, while the Gala evening performance on March 25th was in support of saving the Takoma Theatre.

[March, 2010] Sisterspace's first Great-Grand Poetry Slam co-sponsored by the Conservancy and the Takoma DC Neighborhood Association(TDCNA) at the Takoma Educational Center

[March, 2009] Let Freedom Sing: The Story of Marian Anderson, a new opera for young people by Carolivia Herron, Conservancy VP, and composer Bruce Adolphe, premiered in DC at the Atlas Theatre.

[March, 2009] The first in planned annual celebrations of "Beyond Black History Month"  was inaugurated at the Trinity Episcopal Church, Takoma DC with performances by the Takoma Park Community Band with Maestro Gerald Younger.  The concert, also sponsored by The Takoma DC Neighborhood Association and the Northgate Kiwanis Club of DC and MD, additionally included readings by Dr. Carolivia Herron and friends from her new opera, "Let Freedom Sing: The Story of Marian Anderson"