The Roots Residency May 22, 2022 Digital Program

2 members of The Roots: Black Thought and Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson

Patrons are requested to silence cell phones and other electronic devices during performances.

The taking of photographs and the use of recording equipment are not allowed in this venue.

For the Culture Artist Residency

The For the Culture Artist Residency will uplift one of the core tenets of the Center’s Hip Hop Culture Program: celebrating the multi-hyphenate artist. The inaugural residency will feature one of hip hop’s vital cultural leaders and most respected acts, four-time Grammy Award®–winning band, and founding Kennedy Center Hip Hop Culture Council members, The Roots. Exploring the full range of their creative expression, the two-year residency will include the presentation of work, performances, curatorial endeavors, activations, and humanities activities highlighting the legendary crew and its joint front men: acclaimed emcee, writer, actor, and artist Tariq “Black Thought” Trotter and award-winning drummer, DJ, producer, director, journalist, and best-selling author Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson.

All events and artists subject to change without prior notice.

Staff

Staff for the Concert Hall

Director of ProductionKate Roberts

Master TechnicianZach Boutilier*

Master TechnicianMichael Buchman *

Head UsherCathy Crocker*

Treasurer, Box OfficeDeborah Glover*

Master TechnicianPaul Johannes*

Master TechnicianApril King*

Theater ManagerAllen V. McCallum Jr.*

Master TechnicianJohn Ottaviano*

Master TechnicianArielle Qorb*

*Represented by ATPAM, the Association of Theatrical Press Agents and Managers.

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The box office at the Kennedy Center is represented by I.A.T.S.E, Local #868.

Steinway Piano Gallery is the exclusive area representative of Steinway & Sons and Boston pianos, the official pianos of the Kennedy Center.

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The technicians at the Kennedy Center are represented by Local #22, Local #772, and Local #798 I.A.T.S.E., AFL-CIO-CLC, the professional union of theatrical technicians.

DC federation of musicians