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Orange County’s Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Initiative in collaboration with Bethune-Cookman University and onePULSE Foundation – Orlando Theater Event

Mayor Demings' SealOrange County, FL – In recognition of Black History Month and as Part I of the  Orange County Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Initiative’s African American Renaissance Series, the MLK membership is proud to partner with Bethune-Cookman University to support onePULSE Foundation in presenting the original readers theater piece, “Emotional Rollercoaster: Love Letter to Life”.  This unique theater event takes place on Friday, February 3, 2023, at the Orlando Reparatory Theater in Loch Haven Park.

Created by Bethune-Cookman University’s Theatre Troupe 1904 in response to social issues impacting African American lives, “Emotional Rollercoaster: Love Letter to Life explores topics including race, body image, sexuality, relationships, and peer pressure. Life’s ups and downs are revealed to be much like a rollercoaster.

This event will feature a chat-back session with the young performers hosted by Monica May of STAR 94.5 FM.

WHO:
Orange County Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Initiative
Bethune-Cookman University
onePULSE Foundation

WHAT:
FREE Event: Original readers theater piece, “Emotional Rollercoaster: Love Letter to Life”

WHEN:
Friday, February 3, 2023 | 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Doors open at 6:30 p.m. for authentic African American Cuisine

WHERE:
Black Box Theatre at the Orlando Repertory Theatre
1001 E. Princeton Street, Orlando, FL 32803

Show begins at 7:30 p.m.
Seats are limited – Reservations are available at bit.ly/1pulse

For more information, please contact:

Earl S. Mowatt, PhD
Vice President of Education
onePULSE Foundation
P: 407.775.4611 Ext. 410

About Orange County Government: Orange County Government strives to serve its residents and guests with integrity, honesty, fairness and professionalism. Located in Central Florida, Orange County includes 13 municipalities and is home to world-famous theme parks, one of the nation’s largest convention centers and a thriving life science research park. Seven elected members make up the Board of County Commissioners, including the Mayor, who is elected countywide. For more information, please visit www.OCFL.net or go to Orange County Government’s social media channels.

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