Name, Theatre Background… My name is Ano Okera. I am a Playwright and Performance Artist who grew up as child performer in Jamaica recording music, acting, dancing and doing theater since I was 8 years old. After moving to New York I landed the role of ‘Angel’ in the hit Broadway Show RENT, as well as roles in Dreamgirls, …
Month: January 2011
Jill Knox loves claiming that she was born in New York City because growing up in the suburbs of Connecticut wasn’t very exciting. Luckily for her, being exposed to the arts was not a choice but a requirement in the house she grew up in. Having a mother who sits on the board of the …
Finding Harlem Dawn: With Harlem as its core, Finding Harlem Dawn is an exploration of intrigue, misfortune and love in a night’s journey. Textured in lyrical poetry, this modern day Shakespearean type story explores parallels from the past and present through dance and experimental jazz music. Finding Harlem Dawn centers on four artists struggling to …
This is Garlia This is Almeria We curate Blackboard We are both Black Females We do not agree about discussions on Black Theatre. But we respect where each other is coming from.
January always seems to be an inspiring month! Last year, there was the community discussion about the state of Black Theatre – completely impromptu and this year – another discussion about MOVING FORWARD! This from Blackboard attendee, Owa and another Black Playwright we have featured, Aurin Squire. I offered January’s Community Night as a way …