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Kahlil Ashanti’s Basic Training to Play Off-Broadway at Barrow Street

Kahlil Ashanti in Basic Training
Kahlil Ashanti in Basic Training

Basic Training, created by and strarring Kahlil Ashanti, will play the Barrow Street Theatre, beginning September 26, with an opening set for October 13.

This new comedy is based on one soldier’s outrageous experience in the U.S. Air Force. Ashanti plays 23 characters that tell his funny true story. The solo show features production supervision by Hal Brooks, and lighting by Tyler Micoleau.

Ashanti won awards at the 2004 Montreal and Vancouver Fringe Festivals and the 2005 Edinburgh Fringe Festival for Basic Training.

For more information, visit www.BasicTrainingNYC.com.

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