Fort Worth youth theater group is going to honor a Kwanzaa in a special way. Here’s how
Kids Acting With Purpose is putting on their second annual performance of “Bone Soup: A Kwanzaa Story” at Jean McClung Middle School on Dec. 7 and 8.
“Bone Soup” is a performance about “citizens of Culture Kingdom who use the seven principles of Kwanzaa to uplift their community,” says the program’s website.
Kids Acting With Purpose is a branch of another non-profit organization, Maroon 9. They provide enrichment programs focusing in fine arts, college/career readiness and life skills to the undeserved middle and high school community in Fort Worth.
It focuses on empowering teenagers in the realm of theater arts in a free, year round program.
“Our approach centers on using theater as a tool for expression and connection, offering students a safe, inclusive space to explore and develop their talents,” the KAWP website says.
If you want to see the production, here are all the details.
What is ‘Bone Soup: A Kwanzaa Story’ about?
In KAWP’s production of “Bone Soup” written by Jessica Smith and directed by ShaVonne Davis, the play is about the fictional citizens of Culture Kingdom who use the seven principles of Kwanzaa to uplift their community amid a recession. highlights a town that is going through a recession.
What is Kwanzaa?
Kwanzaa, created by activist and author Maulana Karenga in 1966, is from Dec. 26 to Jan. 1. The week-long celebration is to honor African-American culture, history, values, family, and community.
“Each day they light a candle to highlight the principle of that day and to breathe meaning into the principles with various activities, such as reciting the sayings or writings of great black thinkers and writers, reciting original poetry, African drumming, and sharing a meal of African diaspora-inspired foods.” according to the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture.
There are seven principles for each day:
Umoja: Unity
Kujichagulia: Self-Determination
Ujima: Collective Work and Responsibility
Ujamaa: Cooperative Economics
Nia: Purpose
Kuumba: Creativity
Imani: Faith
How to see ‘Bone Soup: A Kwanzaa Story’
To watch Kids Acting With Purpose “Bone Soup: A Kwanzaa Story,” you can purchase tickets for $10 on eventbrite, or $15 on the event day at the door. Though children are invited to see the production, kids 3 years or older must have a ticket.
The performance will take place at Jean McClung Middle School, 3000 Forest Ave., Fort Worth. Free parking is available at the location.
On Saturday, Dec. 7 performances are at 2 and 7 p.m. The Sunday, Dec. 8 performance takes place at 4 p.m.