BUMP: The Triangle

BUMP: The Triangle BUMP harnesses music of the African Diaspora to BUMP UP the academic achievement and life success of

BUMP: A non-profit Music Education Organization

Music of the African Diaspora thrives in countries and cultures throughout the world, where the seeds of African expressive practice have taken root. BUMP delivers a tool-kit of cultural knowledge that brings this heritage to all youth. In addition, our programs instills resilience, positive racial identity, and a host of skills that contribute to life success.

Due to an unexpected loss in the cast and in our community, we have decided to postpone our annual production of Cindera...
05/25/2026

Due to an unexpected loss in the cast and in our community, we have decided to postpone our annual production of Cinderah: The Musical until Fall.

Current ticket purchases will be refunded. Thank you all so much for your support during this time.

05/20/2026
05/20/2026

BUMP Jam Spring 2026❤️

05/20/2026

BUMP Jam Spring 2026

05/20/2026

BUMP Jam Spring 2026 was beautiful! Our youth were amazing❤️ Thank you to for being such gracious hosts and for Durham’s best empanadas!

05/11/2026

🎭✨ Backstage with Cinderah ✨🎶

A little peek behind the curtain at our “sitzprobe”, where the music starts breathing and the magic begins to glow before it ever hits the stage. 🌙🕯️

Our cast has been cooking up something amazing and we cannot WAIT for you to experience it live!

🗓 May 29
⏰ 7:00 PM
📍 PSI Theatre at the Durham Arts Council
120 Morris St, Durham, NC 27701

🎟 Ticket link: Givebutter.com/globalgriottheater

Come witness the fairytale, the lessons, the laughter, and the sparkle. ✨👠

‼️JUST 12 MORE DAYS‼️BUMP:The Triangle is partnering with  to bring Black Genius Fest to Durham’s Black Wall Street on F...
02/16/2026

‼️JUST 12 MORE DAYS‼️
BUMP:The Triangle is partnering with to bring Black Genius Fest to Durham’s Black Wall Street on February 28.

This year’s theme: “Architects of the Dream: Past, Present, Future.”

18 exhibitions showcasing Durham’s creativity across science, wellness, poetry, history, and more.

FREE and open to all ages.

🎟️ Register free: www.blackgeniusfest.com

We’re proud to partner with  for Black Genius Fest 2026! 🖤 Join us on February 28 on Durham’s historic Black Wall Street...
02/07/2026

We’re proud to partner with for Black Genius Fest 2026!

🖤 Join us on February 28 on Durham’s historic Black Wall Street for a FREE, community celebration marking 100 years of Black History Month.

✨ 18 interactive exhibitions.
✨ Live performances.
✨ Hands-on activities for all ages.

🎟️ Register free: www.blackgeniusfest.com

BUMP The Triangle is having a fundraiser:) Click the link below to order delicious, gourmet popcorn, and have it deliver...
02/03/2026

BUMP The Triangle is having a fundraiser:) Click the link below to order delicious, gourmet popcorn, and have it delivered to your door:) You can buy popcorn through 2/3/2026 5pm.

https://s.dgpopup.com/9jyfk457

This fundraiser will specifically support our BUMP Birthright program. We are taking our first cohort of youth to Ghana this summer!

If you prefer not to buy popcorn, you can also make a donation to the BUMP Birthright Fund

https://givebutter.com/bumpbirthright

BUMP: The Triangle’s theater class, Global Griots Theater Troupe, is holding auditions for its 2025-2026 Season Musical ...
01/22/2026

BUMP: The Triangle’s theater class, Global Griots Theater Troupe, is holding auditions for its 2025-2026 Season Musical Production: Cinderah, written by Irving Truitt.

This unique Cinderella-inspired fairytale features an original score and lessons for the whole family!

Audition information:
Auditions will be held on Tuesday, February 17 from 5:30pm-7:30pm at the Holton Career and Resource Center in Durham, NC. You are asked to perform a 60 second monologue and 16-32 bars of a musical selection of your choice. It is not required to be a musical theater selection. Choose something fun that shows off your personality!

CHARACTER BREAKDOWNS:
Mother Marcelus - Evil step-mother

Cinderah - Our “Cinderella” lead

Lydia - Classy step-sister who pretends to be smart

Gloria - Overweight step-sister who can’t stop eating

Mira - Step-sister who speaks with a more urban vernacular; wants to be a rapper

Mr. Jack - Lumberjack; checks on Cinderah

Aney - Good kiyo who is Oney’s twin, playful but well-behaved

Oney - Good kiyo who is Aney’s twin, playful but gets into trouble

Queen Zemeia - Fairy godmother

Prince Marco - Prince who is not always the smartest but has a good heart

Courtman Leon - Prince Marco’s loyal right hand man

Princess Rena - Prince Marco’s fiancee; gold digger

King Dredon - Evil leader of the bad Dredon Kiyos, speaks the language of Not

Dredons - Kiyos that have gone bad, speaks the language of Not

Court People - People at the ball

Compensation: This is an unpaid opportunity. As a newly established program within a nonprofit organization, our resources are currently limited. However, this production offers valuable performance experience, professional networking, and the chance to be part of an exciting new theatrical initiative.

Reach out to [email protected] for the audition form!

Address

504 W Chapel Hill St (Soul Cafe Entrance)
Durham, NC
27701

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