Theatre of the Performing Arts of Shreveport is proud to announce our 31st annual Yazzy Summer Morning Mix grand finale production titled My Heritage II: The Journey Continues. Join our students and faculty on Saturday, July 27, 6:00 pm, at The Riverview Theatre in downtown Shreveport. This family-friendly musical theater production, written and directed by Nolan Budgewater II, is presented by our talented Yazzy performers and features a cast of Caddo, Bossier, and Desoto parish students ages 7 – 24. For 7 weeks these students have been working intensively in instrumental music, theater, dance, voice, and visual arts.

Last summer two sisters discovered their heritage by going back in time, but this summer, Gina and Teisha are hopeful that their college friends can have a similar experience and discover their heritage too! This group of nine college students gain a front-row seat to the Civil Rights Movement as well as the notable milestones that took place from the end of the Civil Rights Era to today. As the story unfolds, it is intertwined and enriched with music and dance that will captivate your soul. The music spans several decades with songs by Nina Simone, Mahalia Jackson, Otis Redding, Stevie Wonder, Luther Vandross, Chaka Khan, and many others. The telling of Black history is necessary, and this sequel told by our Yazzy performers will leave you laughing, crying, and inspired to learn more about your heritage too!

Tickets are $25.00 for adults; $20.00 for groups of 20 or more adults; and $15.00 for children 17 & under. Tickets can be purchased on Eventbrite or on the day of the show at the Riverview Theatre. Doors open at 5:00 pm. For more information contact 318-525-0740 or 318-584-1610.