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The Institute for Studies in the Arts has completed preliminary work on the stage adaptation of Jewell Parker Rhodes novel Voodoo Dreams. Based on the life of Voodoo Queen Marie Laveau in 19th century New Orleans, Ms. Rhodes paints a story driven by an intergenerational reaffirmation of faith, a woman's strength in the face of social forces weighing against her, and a magical journey into the African religious roots that reemerged in North America as Voodoo. In February 2001, the Institute for Studies in the Arts presented a staged reading of the new play at Drama City in Tempe, Arizona under the supervision of Dr. J.B.Smith and direction of Joseph Megel. The reading, which included local talents as well as guest artists from New York, New Jersey, and Las Vegas, was a great success. All performances, from February 22 - February 24 were sold out.
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