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World Premiere!
Co-created by:
Ross Gay (text)
Tyshawn Sorey (composer)
Brooke O’Harra (director)
Yarn/Wire (ensemble)
Inspired by Philadelphia 76ers basketball legend “Dr. J” and his iconic baseline scoop in the 1980 NBA Finals, Be Holding meditates on America’s history of racial violence in search of Black genius, justice, and joy.
Produced by Girard College, a tuition-free boarding school for underserved youth that was at the center of Philadelphia’s civil rights movement, Be Holding opens the school’s historic campus to the city and fosters conversation on social justice issues that continue to impact its majority Black population today.
Girard College
2101 S College Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19121
Girard College is located in North Philadelphia, adjacent to the Fairmount, Brewerytown, and Francisville neighborhoods.
Free on-campus parking is available.
Also accessible by SEPTA Bus Route 15.
Know Before You Go
Contains adult language and content.
Health and Safety
Masks are recommended to protect our audience and performers.
Accessibility
Girard College and the Armory are fully accessible spaces.
If the ticket price proves a barrier to attending, please contact Carlos Diaz Stoop at carlos@cdscreativeproductions.com for discounted ticket options.
Girard College is an active residential school. Please follow all instructions from Public Safety Officers.
Security
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