The Light of Kinara: In the Spirit of Kwanzaa
December 19, 2026 - December 21, 2026
7:30pm, Fri/Sat, and 3pm, Sun,
Ticket Options
Adult General Admission (GA): Fri $25, Sat & Sun $40
Senior GA: Fri $20, Sat & Sun $30
Student GA: Fri $15, Sat & Sun $20
Reserved Seating: $50 (these are reserved seats in the centermost section of the rows close to the stage).
VIP Tables: $220 per a 4-seat table that must be purchased as a whole (includes a bottle of wine).
All ticket exchanges are made at CPT's discretion and are not guaranteed. Exchange requests must be made at least 24 hours prior to the scheduled performance time by calling or emailing the box office. Exceptions to this rule may be made at CPT's discretion for valid circumstances.
This vibrant performance guides viewers from an invocation of unity to a final reflection on faith. It is more than a celebration of Kwanzaa—it is a powerful reminder of the enduring light within us all, a light that shines brightest when we come together as a community, honoring our heritage and illuminating a future grounded in shared values. The celebration features spoken word, music and dance.
The newly renovated Gordon Square Theatre is ADA-compliant featuring a ramped entrance and several all-gender, wheelchair accessible restrooms.
The Creative Production Team Includes:
Stage Manager: Mekenzie Keogh
Lighting: Tom West
Sound: Kitty Mader
Photography: J’Braii Williams
Videography: Peter Graves
Costumes: Charmain Campbell
Djapo House Manager: Brandon Harney
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Photos by Steve Wagner
ABOUT DJAPO CULTURAL ARTs institute
In the Wolof language, Djapo means, “Together.”
Considered one of the premier cultural arts organizations in Ohio, Djapo Cultural Arts Institute is a professional Performing Arts Company comprised of talented artists from around the world. Founded in 2009 by Artistic Director Talise A. Campbell, Djapo Cultural Arts has touched over 450,000 people through performances, school assemblies, residencies, and workshops. Thousands more have enjoyed Djapo’s artistry at their highly anticipated annual Juneteenth African Dance & Drum Festival and Concert, which draws people from all over the world.
Djapo’s mission is to engage the community in the preservation and understanding of African diasporic works in music, dance, history and folklore through research, dialogue, community building, international travel and theatrical performance in order to foster collective learning and growth.
With a repertory of over 40 works from Artistic Director Talise Campbell as well as other nationally esteemed choreographers, Djapo sends a message of diversity and inclusion. The company continually expands the reach of artistic possibilities, making long-lasting connections while celebrating the universal spirit of dance. www.Djapo.com