Atlanta
Atlanta Regionals
It’s that Atlanta energy, a vibe like none other that influences everything – from being the cradle of the Civil Rights Movement to the epicenter of southern hip-hop to home of the fiercest theatrical talent on the planet. Next NarrativeTM Monologue Competition (NNMC) is more than a competition. Atlanta’s best and brightest high school artists amplify creativity at the intersection of artistic excellence and civic engagement. For our 2023-24, season we’re leaning more into what it means to develop the whole student, not just the performer. And for Atlanta’s educators, NNMC is another resource to help support the emotional-social learning component of school systems’ curricula.
Students will have the opportunity to participate in 1 of 4 master classes that will enhance their acting skills and elevate these students as artists. These students will progress through three rounds of competition: preliminaries, semi-finals, and a regional final. The top two winners from the Atlanta regional competition will receive an all expense paid trip to New York City to compete against the winners of the other 12 regions.
Atlanta Regionals
It’s that Atlanta energy, a vibe like none other that influences everything – from being the cradle of the Civil Rights Movement to the epicenter of southern hip-hop to home of the fiercest theatrical talent on the planet. Next NarrativeTM Monologue Competition (NNMC) is more than a competition. Atlanta’s best and brightest high school artists amplify creativity at the intersection of artistic excellence and civic engagement. For our 2023-24, season we’re leaning more into what it means to develop the whole student, not just the performer. And for Atlanta’s educators, NNMC is another resource to help support the emotional-social learning component of school systems’ curricula.
Students will have the opportunity to participate in 1 of 4 master classes that will enhance their acting skills and elevate these students as artists. These students will progress through three rounds of competition: preliminaries, semi-finals, and a regional final. The top two winners from the Atlanta regional competition will receive an all expense paid trip to New York City to compete against the winners of the other 12 regions.
Master Classes
We offer four masterclasses full of innovative techniques to enhance student’s acting abilities. The skills that are developed in these workshops will not only elevate students as an artist but also empower them as advocates. Our focus is on teaching theatre through the lens of social change, and we believe that theatre has the power to shape and influence society in meaningful ways. By exploring relevant social issues, we aim to inspire our students to create impactful art that can challenge, educate, and inspire audiences.
Master Classes
We offer four masterclasses full of innovative techniques to enhance student’s acting abilities. The skills that are developed in these workshops will not only elevate students as an artist but also empower them as advocates. Our focus is on teaching theatre through the lens of social change, and we believe that theatre has the power to shape and influence society in meaningful ways. By exploring relevant social issues, we aim to inspire our students to create impactful art that can challenge, educate, and inspire audiences.
Faculty
This season’s faculty trained in LAMOA, the Living Authentically Method of Artistry developed by Jade Lambert-Smith of The Everyday Actor. LAMOA uses a variety of embodied and introspective tools to encourage artists in developing their authentic voices while grounding in a foundation of emotional balance, personal advocacy, and valiant space for NNMC’s emotionally charged and socially relevant content.
Faculty
This season’s faculty trained in LAMOA, the Living Authentically Method of Artistry developed by Jade Lambert-Smith of The Everyday Actor. LAMOA uses a variety of embodied and introspective tools to encourage artists in developing their authentic voices while grounding in a foundation of emotional balance, personal advocacy, and valiant space for NNMC’s emotionally charged and socially relevant content.
Jade Maia Lambert | Associate Producer
Jade Mia Lambert is a theatre practitioner who is intentional about curating opportunities and increasing visibility for innovative creatives. She is a proud director-dramaturg, who previously served as the theatre director and troupe director at Tri-Cities High School, instructor of acting at Spelman College, and as artistic associate, dramaturg, and teaching artist at the Alliance Theatre.
Michael Mario Good | Teaching Artist
I hold true to the belief that, “character is not made in crisis, but is only exhibited.” NNMC provides students the opportunity to exhibit their character while embracing the human spirit through literature, teaching students about people and the world in which we live. I experience the importance of NNMC in how it speaks to the heart of who we are, who we can be, and who we want to become. To learn more about and/or connect with Michael Mario visit: Website: GoodActingStudio.com Instagram: @Miguelitomario Email: MichaelMarioGood@gmail.com
Terry Henry | Team Lead
As a professional performer, I am grateful that my legacy is not limited to entertainment and appearances, but also includes making a lasting impact on the people within interpersonal relationships through teaching, guidance, motivation, and inspiration. It is my objective as an NNMC ATL Team Lead to enhance the lives of generations to come, keep them inspired and motivated in the arts, and remind everyone that they are a part of divinity, hence the cliche “art imitates life.” We are all creative beings in a divinely created world and everything we do is art. To learn more about and/or connect with Terry visit: Instagram: @terrytimehenry Facebook: @terry.d.henry.9
Raven Jalise | Teaching Artist
Finding great significance serving as a Teaching Artist with NNMC, as an artist that comes from the cracks in history who has built herself around being black, being queer, and being a God-fearing woman. She has traveled from the south to north learning and observing the purpose of storytelling. She is Raven Jalise. To learn more about and/or connect with Raven Jalise, visit: Instagram: @__jalise Podcast Linktree: https://linktr.ee/triggernotrauma
Brad Raymond | Team Lead
NNMC is important because it does more than just give students the opportunity to interact with the work of some of America’s most innovative contemporary Black writers. Also, we as an artistic community of teaching artists, drama educators, and non-profit arts leaders create safe, brave space for students. Our work that we do together makes space for them to take risks, share, communicate – and ultimately learn who they are as both artists and human beings. To learn more about and/or connect with Brad visit: Website: BradRaymond.org
Justen Ross | Teaching Artist
I’m clear that it’s because of how my life has been changed in more ways than one by True Colors Theatre Company that I’m making waves today in my career at a rapid pace. From being the 2016 1st place winner of its high school student monologue competition, the influence of its work, teachers, and opportunities have carried me far, including receiving a 2021 Princess Grace Award. I’m here now as a teaching artist to return the favor for a new cohort of high schoolers! To learn more about and/or connect with Justen visit: Instagram: @jussten
Markell Williams | Teaching Artist
NNMC is important to me because it’s another way to ensure that black voices and stories are seen + heard, and it offers an opportunity for a black artist to discover themselves in the piece and NOT attempt to “fit” themselves in a body of work that was never meant or intended for them. To learn more about and/or connect with Markell visit: Instagram: @Markell.Williams
David Rucker, III | Teaching Artist
The importance of NNMC lies in the fact that this competition specifically gives voice both to African American playwrights and to the youth & adult practitioners, making sure these particular stories are told. As an African American writer and actor, I feel compelled to fight against practices that tell our stories only from the European background and perspective! To learn more about and/or connect with David visit: Instagram: @davidruckerpart3 Facebook: @DavidRuckerPart3
Sponsors:
John H. & Wilhelmina D. Harland Charitable Foundation, Inc.
Sartain Lanier Family Foundation
