“I Black Woman I”, written by Franz Reynold, is a work for the theater that seeks to challenge the limited concepts attributed to our potential. It speaks to all of us who hold our dreams sacred and strive for a more sublime self, rooted in enlightened consciousness.
Last August (2010), I posted an ad on craigslist in search of an intern for Blackboard. I was excited about what could come out it. The response was more than I could have hoped… and one of the women who responded ran a similar organization in Harlem. She threw out the idea that maybe we …
$10 for Blackboard May 4 – 8th ONLY (prior to the May 9th Community Discussion) A young woman is about to marry an old friend of the family. The only problem: she’s white and Jewish; he’s black… and not. […] Read More Tickets $10 SPECIAL DISCOUNT FOR BLACKBOARD Discount Code: blackboard click above logo to …
Warner Miller has recently appeared at Seattle Repertory Theatre in their debut of Tarrell A. McCraney’s “The Brothers Size”. Other credits include the premier of the play, Lost Boy Found in Whole Foods at Premier Stages by Tammy Ryan as well as appearing in the premier of the play, Brothers from the Bottom by Jackie Alexander at The …
Two participants in last week’s Community Night had events to share with Arthur French: Fusion Gumbo Writers Workshop led by Arthur French III For Flow, a play reading featuring Arthur French ______________________ Saturdays @ 11am – Shetler Studios 244 W. 54th Street #12 Fusion Gumbo Writers Workshop led by Arthur French III Wednesday, March 30, …
BIOGRAPHY: (a little unconventional, I know… but roll with me…) My biography? Huh. Where to start? A quote: “A battle lost or won is easily described, understood and appreciated, but the moral growth of a great nation requires reflection, as well as observation…” – Frederick Douglass I could start by telling you why …
I love Community Nights! I get butterflies in my stomach, wondering who might walk through the door and what work might be shown. Monday, March 14th was no different! 3 New playwrights! New Actors and 1hour and a half of reading and discussing new work! If that’s not successful, I don’t know what is! …
Book, Concept, Lyrics by Ano Okera Music by Billy White Billy White is a composer, pianist, educator, producer and Ethnomusicologist. Born in San Francisco, he concentrated in jazz studies as UCLA with Kenny Burrell. While winning several awards and scholarships, such as the David A. Abell Piano Award and the Duke Ellington Award, he took advantage …
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, …
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 …