BELTON, Texas—In celebration of Black History Month, the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor (UMHB) is hosting several special events on campus this month. The captivating stage play, “Deadly Sins,” written by UMHB professor Dr. Kerry-Ann Zamore, is coming to the Performing Arts Center on Friday, February 9, at 7:00 p.m., and a matinée at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 10, 2024.
Prior to the matinée performance, UMHB’s Kingdom Diversity Office will host a panel discussion with the actors and playwright at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 10. The panel discussion is free and open to the public. Students who bring their student IDs will have an opportunity to attend the matinée with a free ticket. This event will be held in Fikes Chamber Hall, in the Sue and Frank Performing Arts Center, and brunch is included.
“Deadly Sins” is an extraordinary experience filled with uplifting and relatable drama, dynamic singing, and powerful messages about overcoming pride, envy, and lust. It explores the depths of human emotions and the consequences of our actions while providing a thought-provoking and entertaining evening for the audience.
The play features Trisha Mann Grant from the BET Drama “Family Business,” film and stage actor Samson Logan, gospel recording artists Cece Godbolt and E’brandia Perry, media sensation Archie Jenkins, and local Killeen talent Will Moleon and Kaylynn Wilkerson.
General admission tickets are $30 each, and admission is $20 for UMHB students, employees, and alumni with a valid CruCard or Alumni card. Tickets are available at UMHB’s Performing Arts Center box office and online at https://www.kzamore.com/events/stage-play-deadly-sins-2024-02-10-15-00. For additional information, visit www.kzamore.com.
In addition, UMHB’s Kingdom Diversity Office will host a musical celebration entitled “The Evolution of Black Music in America” in the Hughes Recital Hall on Thursday, February 29, 2024. In the two free shows at 5:30 p.m. and 7:00 p.m., UMHB students will explore a timeline demonstrating the influence of Black and African American musical artists from the 1930s to the present. Genres will include jazz, blues, R&B, Afro-Cuban, soul, hip-hop, and gospel.
“UMHB’s Kingdom Diversity Office is dedicated to creating a culture of belonging by embracing the ethnic identities of all races shaped through cultural impacts steeped in politics, religion, aesthetics, intellect, social, and economic contributions to American society,” explained Dr. Sanfrená Britt, director of UMHB’s Kingdom Diversity Office. “Black History Month is an amazing opportunity to highlight the history of America that celebrates the influences of Black and African American influences in these areas. We have chosen to focus on the arts this year. Stay tuned next year to see where we shine the light.”
