Take Two Drama features Black History Month Celebration of Jazz Feb. 25

The Take Two Drama Club will present “A Black History Month Celebration of Jazz: A Tribute to the Rosedale” Tuesday, Feb. 25, at 6 p.m., at Sussex Central High School. Paying homage to the Rosedale - a legendary performing venue for some of the greatest performers of the last century - this jazz celebration will feature performers from both Indian River District high schools – Sussex Central and Indian River High School - and present both instrumental and choral jazz numbers, as well as readings influenced or about this most American of musical forms - jazz.

Says Nika Reid, co-producer of the event and a guidance counselor at SCHS, “The Rosedale featured Little Steven Wonder, Fats Domino, Ella Fitzgerald - all the greats. And it was a venue in the Green Book (like the movie) - which meant it was a resort that was safe for black people to visit on their road trips. Right here in Millsboro, Delaware!”

The show is at the Centre for Visual and Performing Arts at Sussex Central High School, 26026 Patriots Way, Georgetown. It is presented free of charge, but donations are gratefully accepted, and all proceeds immediately support future Take Two dramatic productions. Says David Warick, Take Two advisor, “I’m so proud Take Two is co-producing this event in honor of a great historic Delaware venue -The Rosedale. What a great way to celebrate Black History Month.”

The Take Two Drama Club is an independent 501 c3 nonprofit organization which supports production of plays and musicals for the students of Sussex Central High School and the surrounding communities. All ticket proceeds go directly back into production of future shows and supporting the students of Sussex Central in studying and creating theatre. Those wishing to make a donation to Take Two, should contact Take Two advisor David Warick at david.warick@irsd.k12.de.us.