Recently, under the leadership of the new executive director, Theo Ellington, numerous donation-based concerts from a myriad of genres with international and phenomenal local artists have taken place, among other events, resuscitating positive cultural life on Third Street. With so many people struggling with food insecurity, keeping a roof over their family’s head, and other issues that scratch at the poverty line, the Ruth Williams Opera House is turning into the place where the community, for a few hours every month, can do as Bob Marley instructed, “Forget your troubles, and dance.”

I sat down with Ruth Williams Opera House Executive Director Theo Ellington to discuss this cultural renaissance taking place in the heart of Hunters Point. 

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