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Photos from Re-Sounding at the Royal Steve R 1 Comments 06/10/2009 10:19 PM
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The RE-sounding program was a rare chance to see inside the historic Royal theatre. Both the video and music were creative and thought provoking. I would, however, have wished that more of a tribute had given to the performers who appeared in the heyday of the theater. (These African American artists are pictured outside the theater but the film used for “Sounds of the New Royality” were from a 1927 silent film with all Caucasian actors and the tenor sax performance by Jemeel Moondoc was later free-form jazz played to a film of a housing project in Germany. The only nod to the RSteve R 06/10/2009 10:20 PM
Steve R 06/12/2009 9:08 AM
I erred above in comment about the film Scar of Shame. It WAS about light skinned African Americans. The print was not sharp enough to see it clearly. My apologies.
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Here is slide show Steve R 06/10/2009 10:31 PM
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I’ve posted a slide show of the evening at the following URL: http://tinyurl.com/m2nddp Give it a minute to load. The audience was requested not to take photos during the performance so you will not see anyone playing
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6/11 Royal Theater Christine C 06/12/2009 8:43 AM
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What an amazing evening;part of me was sad to see the building in such a state of decay;part of me was thrilled to have the opportunity to see the inside and enjoy live music in it. Todd Reynold's piece was incredible, and his explanation of the genesis, incl. interviews of local residents, was very cool. |
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wonderful evening Nury R 06/12/2009 2:06 PM
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It was wonderful to see that the Royal, albeit in disrepair, is still here. My husband I lived on 20th and Lombard and used to come to see movies at the theater often when we first moved to Philadelphia in the late 1950s. I think Hidden Philadelphia is a terrific idea and I hope it continues for many years (or until all the sites are saved!)
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bomdiggitty! Allitia D 06/12/2009 3:59 PM
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| This was an amazing event! |
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anri sala Colette C 06/16/2009 5:00 PM
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| I felt very special as one of the select people to experience a performance in the Royal Theater for the first time in 40 years. I thought that the performance was more video-based, so was surprised that the video was background. However the musical performance was so dynamic that it was an amazing evening. Very inspirational. |
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the royal vashti d 06/25/2009 9:19 AM
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| the event at the royal was so special. the performance set against the backdrop of the history of the royal laid the groundwork for a musical and video landscape that represented an interpetation of the history of that grand structure.
i wanted to hear music which showcased the african american sound of that time and the vibrant musical legacey which continues in this musical community.
hidden cities presents a powerful opportunity for philadelphia ...as art always does it also presents a powerful opportunity for cross cultural dialougue and learning |
Royal Theater Last Comment: June 25, 2009, 9:19 am
