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BLACK NATIVITY

By Langston Hughes
Directed by Melinda Wilson Ramey
December 5 - 21, 2025

Black Nativity is the joyous retelling of the traditional New Testament account of the Nativity story, using gospel music, dramatic dance, and a biblical narrative. Written and conceived by legendary playwright, and Langston Hughes, this soulful, heartwarming story is a classic!

CAST

Tavina Lynn | Mary
Ayinde Fletcher | Joseph

Kennaya Myers | Townswoman

Elaine L. Douglas | Townswoman

Karen Massie | Townswoman

Jade Barnes-Jones | Townswoman
Karlene Barnes-Jones 
| Townswoman

Anaiah Wilson | Townswoman

Elise Reese | Townswoman
Andre Ramey | Townsman
Maurice Barlow Jr. | Townsman

CREATIVE TEAM

Melinda Wilson Ramey | Director
Skyler Xiong | Assistant Director
Rita “Coco” Rodriguez | Choreographer
Julie McKinney | Lighting Designer
Sheilagh McCafferty | Costume Designer

PHOTOS

Coming Soon!

CELEBRATION ARTS

2727 B STREET
SACRAMENTO, CA 95816
(916) 455-2787

Celebration Arts is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization | Tax ID: 68-0077971

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