Glen Foerd will launch its 2023 arts and culture programming when it hosts EgoPo Classic Theater’s world premiere theatrical staging of Langston Hughes’ “The Ways of White Folks.”
The production at 5001 Grant Ave., Philadelphia, near Bucks County, runs from Jan. 11 to 22. A champagne reception will be held on Jan. 13.
Published in 1934, “The Ways of White Folks,” is a collection of 14 short stories by American poet, social activist, novelist, playwright, and columnist Langston Hughes (1901-1967). The collection addresses multiple dimensions of racial issues, focusing specifically on interactions between black and white people.
EgoPo’s immersive promenade staging of Hughes’ “The Ways of White Folks,” is directed by Ontaria Kim Wilson and Dane Eissler and conceived for the stage by EgoPo’s Founding Artistic Director Lane Savadove. Audience members will be welcomed into each character’s room within Glen Foerd’s historic mansion to witness their intimate and private lives as told through each of the stories.
Performances will be held Jan. 11 to 15, and Jan. 19 to 22, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Matinee performances will be held on Jan. 15 and Jan. 21, at 2 p.m. For tickets, visit secure.egopo.org/ways-of-white-folks.
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