News: Rooted Theater Company Presents "I'm Fine" on IG Live and FB Live July 24



Rooted Theater Company, Inc., will present the Relevantly Rooted Festival on Friday July 24
at 8:00pm EST on IG LIVE and FB LIVE for the performance of I'm Fine, written by Shadenia Davis and featuring Corey Brooks and Shandenia Davis.

R.S.V.P. for the Festival

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