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Benny S. Cannon: A Celebration of Life
1957 - 2009

June 10, 2009; St. Paul, MN: Penumbra Theatre Company, the nation's preeminent African American theatre, will host a tribute to honor and celebrate the life and memory of Penumbra Company member Benny S. Cannon. The tribute will take place at Penumbra Theatre on Monday, June 22, 2009 at 6:00 pm. The evening will include words, music and memories of a dear friend and artist. The celebration is free and open to the public.

Mr. Cannon's acting credits at Penumbra include Get Ready, Rollin' on the T.O.B.A., Someplace Soft to Fall, On the Open Road, Pill Hill, Riffs, A Love Song for Miss Lydia, Ceremonies in Dark Old Men, Two Trains Running, and Joe Turner's Come and Gone. He also performed in Oedipus at the Guthrie Theater, The Wild Party at the Fitzgerald, The Meeting at the Great American History Theatre, Jus' for a While at the Illusion Theater and many others. Regional Theater credits include I am a Man at the Goodman Theatre in Chicago, Homebound at The Milwaukee Rep, The Piano Lesson at the Portland Rep and Boseman and Lena at the Saint Louis Black Repertory Company. Television and film credits include Suddenly Susan, The Wayan Brothers, Hangin' with Mr. Cooper, Crossing the Bridge and many others.

All are welcome to join in celebration of Benny S. Cannon and his rich contributions to the art of theatre and our community.