Gospel in the Wake: A Poetic Performance

Welcome to Gospel in the Wake: A Poetic Performance!

Come join us on Saturday, June 14, 2025. Doors open at 6:00 PM, and the performance starts at 7:00 PM at the Carnegie Museum of Art Theater.

Experience the journey, resilience, and power—join the cast of Gospel in the Wake for an evening of celebration and reflection. Be part of the experience of spiritual traditions that survived the Middle Passage and still shape our practices today.

Immerse yourself in the beauty of poetry, dance, and music as talented artists take the stage to share an inspiring performance. This event promises to be a night to remember where faith and art come together in a powerful and moving way.

Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to experience Gospel in the Wake: A Poetic Performance live at the Carnegie Museum of Art Theater, 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15213. Paid parking is available at the venue.

Donations for the show are on a “Pay as you Feel” basis and go on sale April 15, 2025, via Eventbrite. Tickets will also be available on performance day at the Box Office.

Be prepared to be uplifted and inspired!

This production is made possible through the Advancing Black Arts in Pittsburgh Grant, a prestigious initiative by The Pittsburgh Foundation and The Heinz Endowments, supporting Black artists in creating transformative work.

Host or Publisher Bonita Lee Penn