(BLACK PR WIRE)--Miami, FL (January 29, 2012) -- The African American Performing Arts Community Theatre, Inc. (AAPACT) proudly presents "Fathers and Other Strangers”, written by Jeffrey Stetson.

The play is staged at the African Heritage Cultural Arts Center in the Wendell Narcisse Theater located at 6161 N.W. 22nd Avenue in Miami, Florida 33142 from February 22 through March 18, 2012. Showtimes are 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 3:00 p.m. Matinees on Sundays. Directed by Teddy Harrell, Jr. Featuring Rene’ Granado (Mr. Stefano), Finley Polynice (Dr. Janis), Clinton Archambault (Mr. Davis), Glen Lawrence (Dr. Angoff), Deidre’ Washington (Mrs. Nelson), Jon Kelly (Mr. Nelson) and Curtis Holland (Edward).

Here's the synopsis: A faceless victim of America's oppressive system of racism and civil injustice works tirelessly to raise his son. He lives and dies a failure, believing he has nothing to offer his son except an example of what never to become. Now, as a noted psychiatrist, the son treats the very people who would never have seen his father as a man. While exploring his own success, pain and rage he discovers the meaning of love and frees himself from the crippling legacy of his father. Awarded the Theodore Ward National Playwriting Award - 1988

Here's what the media has wrote: “Fathers and Other Strangers captures the institution of racism in all of its subtlety, complexity, and insidiousness.” - The Chicago Reader.
“Fathers and Other Strangers leaves the audience with plenty to chew on, both intellectually and emotionally.” – AZCentral.com.

Preview shows are just $5 on February 22 and 23. Special Talk Back Performance Moderated by Dr. Dorothy Jenkins-Fields (*First Fifty People FREE* Sponsored by: The Florida Humanities Council) Regular Admission is just $10 on February 24. The Official Opening Nite Show is $25 on February 25. Remaining Performances are: February 26 at 3 pm; March 2 at 8pm; March 3 at 8pm; March 4 at 3pm; March 9 at 8pm; March 10 at 8pm; March 11 at 3pm; March 16 8pm; March 17 at 8pm; March 18, 2012 at 3pm Regular Admission is $20.

Tickets are available for purchase in advance at www.aapact.com or at the box office (an hour before showtime). Group discounts are available for 10 or more persons. The theater is handicapped accessible; please call in advance to arrange seating. Seating can be reserved by calling (305) 456-0287; email to: aapact@yahoo.com.

The production is sponsored by the Mayor and Board of Miami-Dade County Commissioners, the Miami-Dade County Parks and Recreations Department, African Heritage Cultural Arts Theatre, Florida Humanities Council, Publix Super Market Charities, Cox Radio/HOT 105, The Miami Herald, South Florida Times, McDonalds Restaurants, The Miami Times and Office Depot.

AAPACT is a not-for-profit 501 (3) c organization. All contributions are tax deductible.