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SUMMARY:Black Theatre and the Black Lives Matter Movement
DESCRIPTION:Black Theatre and the Black Lives Matter Movement\nDate: Saturday\, January 23\, 2021 \nTime: 7:00PM-8:30PM \nLocation:\nTCTC Facebook Live and YouTube Live \nPresented in partnership with B.L.A.C.T ATL\, Inc. (Black Leaders Advocating Cultural Theatre)\, Black Theatre and the Black Lives Matter Movement will center on the role of black theatre companies in shaping\, influencing\, and amplifying the Black Lives Matter movement\, as well as the role that black theatre companies\, such as New Federal Theatre and the Negro Ensemble Company\, have historically played in giving a voice to civil rights and other black-related issues. Arts leader Vivian Phillips\, Co-Founder of The Hansberry Project\, will lead this timely Community Conversation\, which is the kickoff for a new series of impactful events\, called The Drinking Gourd\, with The Hansberry Project. \nThe conversation will be streamed live through the True Colors Theatre Facebook page and YouTube Live. \nWATCH THE REPLAYOur Panelists:\n\n×Vivian Phillips (Moderator)\nVivian Phillips is a Seattle-based communications professional and arts leader who with Valerie Curtis-Newton\, co-founded The Hansberry Project in 2005\, and served as Managing Director for the first 5 years of operation. She has produced theatre and led marketing efforts for Seattle presentations of Bring In Da Noise/Bring In Da Funk\, FELA!\, Dance Theatre of Harlem and Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre. Vivian represented the Seattle Theatre Group to the Africa Contemporary Arts Consortium bringing African contemporary dance to Seattle for over 10 years. She regularly moderates live conversations and lists among the most notable – Congressman John Lewis\, Gloria Steinem\, Jesmyn Ward\, Terry McMillan\, Charles Johnson\, Danny Glover\, Alice Walker\, Ta-Nehesi Coates and the parents of Trayvon Martin and Michael Brown. Vivian is a former Chair of the Seattle Arts Commission where she led efforts to secure increased municipal funding for attaining equity in the arts. She currently serves on the boards of KUOW Radio (local NPR affiliate)\, the University of Washington Foundation\, and is the incoming Chair of 4Culture\, the Martin Luther King\, Jr. County cultural services agency. \n*Bio Image by Jerry and Lois Photography \nCloseVivian Phillips (Moderator)\nClick Image for Bio \n\n\n×Woodie King\, Jr.\nWoodie King\, Jr. founded New Federal Theatre in 1970. He began his professional career in 1965 as Cultural Arts Director for Mobilization for Youth. As Director of New Federal Theatre\, Mr. King has produced over 400 plays by the most important writers in theatre\, including LeRoi Jones’ (Amiri Baraka) A Recent Killing\, Ed Bullins’ The Taking of Miss Janie (Drama Critics’ Circle Award)\, J.E. Franklin’s Drama Desk Award-winning Black Girl\, Ntozake Shange’s Tony-nominated For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide When the Rainbow is Enuf\, and David Henry Hwang’s The Dance and the Railroad. Mr. King is an acclaimed director who has directed productions for regional theatres throughout the U.S. He directed Checkmates by Ron Milner for ETA Chicago\, Inner City Cultural Center\, Westwood Geffen Playhouse in Los Angeles (winner of the NAACP Image Award\, Best Director)\, Jomandi Theatre in Atlanta\, Waterfront Theatre San Francisco\, Arena Stage in Washington\, DC; and on Broadway starring Denzel Washington and Ruby Dee. Mr. King also directed James Weldon Johnson’s adaptation of God’s Trombone for the Shubert Theatre in Philadelphia\, The Ford’s Theatre in Washington\, DC and New Federal Theatre in NYC. He has directed off-Broadway and in resident theatres. Mr. King is the recipient of the AUDELCO Award for Best Director for Robert Johnson: Trick the Devil by Bill Harris and Appear and Show Cause by Steve Taylor. A writer\, editor\, drama critic and teacher\, Mr. King has taught at Yale University\, Columbia University\, Oberlin College\, and Penn State University. \nMr. King is the recipient of an Obie Award for Sustained Achievement\, and Honorary Doctorate in Humane Letters from Wayne State University\, a Doctorate of Fine Arts from the College of Wooster\, and a Doctorate of Humane Letters from John Jay College (CUNY)\, a Doctorate of Humane Letters from Lehman College. He was inducted into the American Theatre Hall of Fame in January\, 2012; in 2013 he received the Edwin Booth Award; and in 2016\, he received the Ida B. Wells Award from the National Conference of Black Writers. \nCloseWoodie King\, Jr.\nClick Image for Bio \n\n\n×Stephanie S. Hughley\nStephanie S. Hughley is currently a Performing Arts Consultant specializing in relationship building and developing unique collaborative partnerships with public and private\, for profit and non-profit individuals and organizations. \nShe began her career in the arts as a professional dancer and danced her way to New York in 1974 where she transitioned from dance into the theatrical community. Her work in the New York Theater and as a member of the Association of Theatrical Press Agents and Managers (ATPAM) included more than 20 years as a General and Company Manager for Broadway\, off-Broadway\, National and International Touring Companies. She worked in the offices of The Negro Ensemble Company (NEC)\, Iron Mountain Productions (Manny Azenberg)\, The NY Shakespeare Festival/Public Theater (Joseph Papp)\, Theatre Management Associates (Ashton Springer)\, and Urban Arts Corps (Vinnette Carroll)\, and managed many shows including: First Breeze of Summer\, A Soldiers Play\, Bubblin’ Brown Sugar\, A Lesson from Aloes\, Guys & Dolls\, Ain’t Misbehavin’\, For Colored Girls…\, Eubie\, and Your Arms Too Short to Box with GOD\, to name a few. In 1988 as the first Artistic Director\, together with her team\, conceptualized and created the National Black Arts Festival in Atlanta\, GA and returned several years later to become the Festival’s Executive Producer. In 1992\, she became the Producer of Theater and Dance for the Cultural Olympiad of the Olympic Games in Atlanta\, GA. From 1995-99 and again from 2009-2011 she was the Vice President of Programming for the New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) and most recently served as Vice President of Education\, Humanities\, BAM Cinema & Cinématek at the Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM).  \nCloseStephanie S. Hughley\nClick Image for Bio \n\n\n×Jonathan McCrory\nJonathan McCrory is a two-time Obie Award-winning\, Craine’s New York Business 2020 Notable LGBTQ Leader. As a Harlem-based artist\, he served as Artistic Director at National Black Theatre since 2012 under the leadership of CEO\, Sade Lythcott. As Artistic Director (Creative Duala)\, he is the creative heart of the institution helping to select\, develop and manage acclaimed programs and productions\, such as The Peculiar Patriot and Kill Move Paradise. His creative force also helped the theatre expand its reach with the creation of the National Black Theatre of Sweden. As a director\, he has helmed numerous productions including Dead and Breathing\, HandsUp\, and Blacken The Bubble and devised works like Hope Speaks\, Evoking Him: Baldwin and Emergence: A Communion (based on Adrienne Marie Brown’s book Emergent Strategy). A Washington\, DC native\, McCrory attended Duke Ellington School of the Arts and earned his BFA from New York University Tisch School of the Arts. \nHandles: \n@Natblacktheatre (National Black Theatre)\n@Jaymc86 (Jonathan) \nCloseJonathan McCrory\nClick Image for Bio \n\n\n×Marcus Hopkins-Turner\nMarcus Hopkins-Turner is a native of Atlanta\, GA and graduate of Morehouse College where he received his bachelors in vocal performance. The father of two has been a constant presence on the Atlanta theatre scene for the past five years. His career has included performances as Hotep in Tuacahn Amphitheater’s production of Prince of Egypt\, Crown in Red Mountain Theatre’s Porgy and Bess\, Troy Maxson in Springer Opera House’s production of Fences and Topper in the Alliance Theatre’s production of A Christmas Carol. As a cofounder of B.L.A.C.T. ATL Inc\, Marcus is an advocate for black theatre performers in the city and promoter of artist led community service. \nHandles:  \n@blactatl\n@blackactordad\nwww.blactatl.com\nwww.blackactordad.com \nCloseMarcus Hopkins-Turner\nClick Image for Bio \n\n\n×Alexis Woodard\nAlexis Woodard is an Atlanta-based Director\, proud Spelman College Alumna and current Spelman Leadership Fellow at the Alliance Theatre. Her Directing Credits include: Romeo + Juliet\, Eurydice (Spelman College)\, Finished What We Started (Morehouse College)\, as well as assistant directing for Hands of Color (Synchronicity Theatre)\, Hamlet (The Tiny Theater Company)\, A Kids Play About Racism (Bay Area Children’s Theatre)\, and the developmental workshop of Seize the King Workshop (Alliance Theatre). Upcoming Credits include: Associate Director for A Christmas Carol: The Live Radio Play (Alliance Theatre)\, Assistant Director for Marie and Rosetta (True Colors Theatre)\, Co-Director for Hands Up (Alliance Theatre)\, and Co-Director for Othello (The Tiny Theatre Company). She is proud to have had the opportunity to intern at both Synchronicity Theatre and True Colors Theatre during her time at Spelman and is thrilled to be back at True Colors and to be a part of this incredible panel! \nCloseAlexis Woodard\nClick Image for Bio \n\n\n×Britny Horton\nBritny J. Horton is an art-ivist from Rochester\, NY. Upon graduating from Spelman College and the British American Drama Academy\, Britny began working for theaters and film and tv productions across the country. Britny worked as a Casting Associate for five years before pursuing her MFA at the University of Iowa (’21). Britny is dedicated to her training and considers it an honor to explore and refine her art. Her most recent credits include Hit the Wall (University of Iowa)\, SWEAT (University of Iowa) Men on Boats (Riverside Theatre)\, and Too Heavy for Your Pocket (Pyramid Theatre)\, YesToday (film)\, Incensed (Film)\, and Lights On (Film). In 2020\, she produced the first film under her production company Curvy Confidence. In 2019\, Britny won the Best Actress in a Play Award from Broadway World Des Moines for her portrayal of Evelyn in Too Heavy for Your Pocket. She recently launched a body-positivity podcast named Curvy Confidence. It is her goal to use her art to spread body-positive messages by playing and creating roles that challenge the standards of beauty and further incite the empowerment of black women. \nWebsite: www.britnyhorton.com\nInstagram: @britnyjevonnahorton\nClubhouse: @brithorton \nCloseBritny Horton (Performer)\nClick Image for Bio \nOur Sponsor:
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SUMMARY:Frame of Mind
DESCRIPTION:Frame of Mind\nA peaceful protest takes a violent turn\, and witnesses must piece together the frame of mind of the accused in hopes of finding closure.\nFriday\, December 4\, 2020\n8:00 PM \nLocation: YouTube Live \nKenny Leon’s True Colors Theatre Company’s Fall 2020 internship class presents\, Frame of Mind\, a devised compilation of the work culminating the new Digital Playmaking Internship. After ten weeks of meetings\, classes\, guest artists and creating\, these talented individuals\, from across the US\, will present their work to our True Colors Theatre family. There is suspense\, emotion and entertainment as we tell those stories that are TRUE to YOU. This year’s internship class is comprised of students from Howard University\, Emory University\, Clayton State University and University of Oklahoma.  All would love to have you join for 75 minutes of storytelling at its best. Log on and be a part of the experience. For more information\, visit us at truecolorstheatre.org or register at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/frame-of-mind-tickets-130320639541 \nWatch the Replay
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SUMMARY:Community ConversationNext Gen Playwrights
DESCRIPTION:Next Gen Playwrights: Beyond the Struggle\nSaturday\, November 21st\, 2020\n7:00PM-8:30PM \nLocation: Streamed Live on the True Colors YouTube channel \nKenny Leon’s True Colors Theatre Company\, in partnership with Working Title Playwrights\, brings to you Next Gen Playwrights: Beyond the Struggle\, a timely Community Conversation on the narratives being shaped by emerging BIPOC (Black\, Indigenous\, People of Color) playwrights in the Atlanta community. Presented by the City of South Fulton Parks\, Recreation and Cultural Affairs\, this conversation will be moderated by award-winning author and playwright\, Pearl Cleage (Blues for an Alabama Sky\, Flyin’ West). \nWATCH REPLAY ON YOUTUBEAfter watching\, be sure to complete our brief survey!In addition to the TCTC YouTube channel\, the event will be viewable via the City of South Fulton’s Department of Parks\, Recreation and Cultural Affairs’ Facebook at @SouthFultonPRCA. \nOur Panelists:\n\n×\nClarissa Crawford\nTrue Colors’ Associate Producer\nClarissa Crawford is a creative producer whose practice is shaped by the intersections of art\, community\, and activism. She uses her experience in project management\, storytelling\, and cultural organizing to curate experiences that help inform\, empower\, and distribute resources to artists and communities of color across the South. \nShe has previously worked and consulted for one of Hollywood’s top talent and literary management agencies\, produced bi-coastal artist showcases between Los Angeles and New York\, and executed live and digital experiences for media and entertainment entities such as Sony Pictures Entertainment\, Walt Disney Studios\, NBC Entertainment\, and BET. \nClarissa holds a Masters in Creative Producing and Theater Management from the California Institute of the Arts (CalArts)\, and accreditation as an Independent Producer from UCLA.CloseClarissa Crawford (Host)\nClick Image for Bio \n\n\n×\nPearl Cleage\nPearl Cleage is an Atlanta based writer\, currently Distinguished Artist in Residence at the Tony Award winning Alliance Theatre. Her new play Angry\, Raucous\, and Shamelessly Gorgeous\, had its world premiere as a part of the theatre’s 50th anniversary season in 2019 and is scheduled for productions around the country when the theatres reopen next year. Her other plays premiered at the Alliance include Pointing at the Moon\, What I Learned in Paris\, Blues for an Alabama Sky\, and Flyin’ West\, the most produced new play in the country in 1994. Her play The Nacirema Society Requests the Honor of Your Presence at a Celebration of Their First One Hundred Years was commissioned by the Alabama Shakespeare Festival and co-produced with the Alliance in Montgomery and Atlanta in 2010. Her first play for young audiences\, Tell Me My Dream\, was commissioned and produced by the Alliance in 2015. Her book for children\, co-authored with her husband\, writer Zaron W. Burnett with illustrations by Radcliffe Bailey was a part of the Mayor’s Reading Club in 2018 and distributed free to 15\,000 Atlanta children. It was presented at the Alliance as a play for the very young in March\, 2020 and is currently streaming through the Alliance website. Cleage recently completed work on Sit-In\, an animated film for young audiences about the sit-in movement in conjunction with Picture the Dream\, a national exhibition sponsored by Scholastic Books\, currently on view at the High Museum. Blues for An Alabama Sky was included in the 1996 Olympic Arts Festival and has been produced in multiple American theatres every year since it premiered at the Alliance in 1995. The Alliance included a 20th anniversary production in their 2015 season\, directed by Susan V. Booth. The play ran off Broadway at the Keen Company in New York in 2020 and is scheduled for a production at the National Theatre in London in 2021. Some of her other plays include Late Bus to Mecca\, Bourbon at the Border and A Song for Coretta. She recently completed her first Radio play\, Digging in the Dark\, for the Keen Company’s 2021 season. \nHer first of 8 novels\, What Looks Like Crazy On An Ordinary Day\, was an Oprah Book Club pick and spent nine weeks on the New York Times bestseller list. Her other novels include Baby Brother’s Blues\, which received an NAACP Image Award for Literature\, I Wish I Had A Red Dress\, Babylon Sisters\, and Things I Never Thought I’d Do.  Her memoir\, Things I Should Have Told My Daughter: Lies\, Lessons and Love Affairs\, was published by Simon and Schuster/ATRIA Books in April\, 2014. She is also the co-author with her husband\, writer Zaron W. Burnett\, Jr.\, of We Speak Your Names\, a praise poem commissioned by Oprah Winfrey for her 2005 Legends Weekend\, and A 21st Century Freedom Song: For Selma at 50\, commissioned by Winfrey for the 50th anniversary of the 1965 Selma to Montgomery March. Cleage and Burnett are frequent collaborators including their award-winning ten-year performance series\, “Live at Club Zebra!” featuring their work as writers and performance artists. Cleage was awarded the Governor’s Award for the Arts in 2018. She received an Honorary Doctorate in Fine Arts from her alma mater\, Spelman College\, in 2010 and spent two years as a member of the Spelman faculty. She was the founding editor of CATALYST Magazine\, an Atlanta-based literary journal\, for ten years and served as Artistic Director of Just Us Theater Company for five years. Her work has been given grant support through the National Endowment for the Arts\, the Fulton County Arts Council\, the Georgia Council for the Arts\, the City of Atlanta Bureau of Cultural Affairs\, and the Coca-Cola Foundation. \nClosePearl Cleage (Moderator)\nClick Image for Bio \n\n\n×\nDana Stringer\nWebsite: www.danastringer.com\nDana L. Stringer is a commissioned playwright\, poet\, screenwriter\, and writing instructor with a Masters of Fine Arts in Creative Writing from Antioch University Los Angeles. She currently serves as an adjunct instructor in the inspiration2publication program for the Continuing Education Program at Antioch University Online. Her course offerings and workshops have included: Transforming Poetry into Theatre: Adapting Poems for the Stage\, Writing a Producible One-Act\, Mask Appeal: Creating Compelling Persona Poems\, and Turning Thoughts\, Memories\, and Life Experiences into Poetry. Dana is the author of the poetry chapbook\, In Between Faith. Her poetry has also appeared in the African American Review\, Rogue Agent\, and Blackberry: a magazine. She is a member of the Dramatist Guild and Working Title Playwrights. Her most recent play\, We the Village\, was selected for Theatrical Outfit’s Made in Atlanta new play development program and the Unexpected Play Festival (2020)\, as well as Working Title Playwright’s First Light Series (2018). Some of her latest short works have been virtually presented by Alabama Shakespeare Festival\, The Billie Holiday Theatre\, Out of Hand Theater\, and Black Theatre Network. A combination of her produced plays\, staged readings\, and interdisciplinary art have been presented by Theatrical Outfit\, Vanguard Repertory Company\, Ain’t I a Woman Playfest\, Blue Pearl Theatrics\, National Black Theatre Festival\, Fade to Black Play Festival\, MoJo Fest\, Coleman & Smith Artistic Company\, and NAACP 10-Minute Play Festival. Dana is a native of Louisville\, Kentucky currently residing in Atlanta\, Georgia. \nCloseDana Stringer\nClick Image for Bio \n\n\n×\nSuehyla El-Attar\nWork: Click Here\nTwitter: @Suehyla\nInstagram: @suehylaelattar\nSuehyla El-Attar is an award-winning actor and playwright based in Atlanta\, GA\, with an acting career spanning over 20 years and a 15-year writing career. \nShe’s worked in multiple theatres across the Atlanta area in various capacities\, including but not limited to:  The Alliance Theatre\, Horizon Theatre\, Synchronicity Theatre\, Essential Theatre Company\, Dad’s Garage\, and 7 Stages. Suehyla is a first-generation-born-in-America\, Egyptian Muslim who was raised in Mississippi — most of her fodder for writing is an unfair advantage. She’s continues writing\, is a teaching theatre artist\, an up and coming stage director\, and a SAG-AFTRA actor in film/tv. She lives happily with her guy and their two cats in Decatur. \nCloseSuehyla El-Attar\nClick Image for Bio \n\n\n×\nParis Crayton III\nWebsite: www.ParisCrayton3.com\nParis Crayton III is an award-winning playwright\, actor\, and director. He has written over 50 plays\, 21 of which have been produced around the country. He was one of ArtsATL’s “30 under 30” and one of the Atlanta Journal Constitution “Artist to Watch.” Creative Loafing named him 2014’s “Best Local Playwright.” Critics have called him “a powerful dramatist” and praised him as “One of the most important playwrights of our time.” His plays have been presented and/or workshopped by The Lark\, Classical Theatre of Harlem\, Aurora Theatre\, Clark University\, Working Title Playwrights\, Stage Door Players\, Rising Sage Theatre\, 3 Hill Productions\, Atlanta Black Theatre Festival\, Beth Marshall Presents\, Indianapolis Fringe Festival and more. \nCloseParis Crayton III\nClick Image for Bio \nUse this button to RSVP! Although an RSVP is not completely necessary since we have decided to stream the event through Facebook and YouTube\, we realize that some of our patrons may prefer it.\nOur Partners:Our Sponsor:True Colors’ Community Conversation series is proudly sponsored by Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner.
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SUMMARY:Community ConversationBlack Branding
DESCRIPTION:Black Branding: The Fight for Dignified Representation\nA timely conversation on the representation of the Black community in today’s media landscape.\nSaturday\, October 3\, 2020\n7:00PM-8:30PM \nLocation: Facebook Live and YouTube Live \nWhat is the role of marketing and branding in shaping perceptions of African-American individuals and culture? Join us for a virtual dialogue between cultural branding experts\, Roy Broderick\, Jr. and Nikki Barjon on the portrayal of the Black community through images and the media in today’s complex American cultural environment. They will also discuss the various ways in which they attempt to shape and influence the Black narrative to non-Black audiences\, and the power of images to tell a dignified story of the Black experience. Broderick\, the President and CEO of Authentique Agency\, and Barjon\, the Managing Director of The Brandshoppe and the Founder of Crownville\, are both leaders in the industries of branding and marketing with decades of experience representing and serving top film studios\, television networks\, cultural museums\, celebrity artists\, and public figures. True Colors is proud to present this timely conversation in partnership with the Goizueta Business School at Emory University. \nThe conversation will be streamed live through the True Colors Theatre Facebook page and YouTube Live. \nWATCH THE REPLAYOur Panelists:\n\n×Nikki Barjon\nNikki Barjon\nManaging Director\, The Brandshoppe\nFounder\, Crownville\nNikki Barjon is one of the leading branding and crisis specialists in the nation. As Managing Director of the purpose-driven\, creative agency\, The Brandshoppe\, Nikki is credited with shaping some of the biggest voices\, campaigns and brands of our time. She is a trusted advisor to top corporations\, non-profit organizations and celebrity figures\, including Tip “T.I.” Harris\, Martin Luther King III\, Ford Motors\, Bentley Motors\, the National Black Arts Festival\, and The Bob Marley Foundation. Barjon serves her all of her clients with one goal in mind…to help them better utilize their brand for good.CloseNikki Barjon\nClick Image for Bio \n\n\n×Roy Broderick\, Jr.\nRoy Broderick\, Jr.\nPresident and CEO\, Authentique Agency\nRoy Broderick\, Jr. is the Founder of Intuition Consulting and President and CEO of Authentique Agency\, which is a full service marketing firm in Atlanta\, Georgia that specializes in creating marketing campaigns that reflect the authentic multicultural and LGBTQ experience. He is widely known as a marketing genius. Throughout his impressive career\, Broderick has worked with a number of influential companies\, such as Coca-Cola and AT & T\, but also many arts-focused organizations and companies\, such as MTV Networks\, VH1 Networks\, Turner Entertainment Networks\, Columbia Pictures\, Marvel\, ScreenGems\, Tyler Perry Studios\, United Way of Greater Atlanta\, and the National Museum of African American Music\, to name a few. Roy is also on the Board of Trustees for Kenny Leon’s True Colors Theatre Company.CloseRoy Broderick\, Jr.\nClick Image for Bio \nOur Sponsor:Use this button to RSVP! Although an RSVP is not completely necessary since we have decided to stream the event through Facebook and YouTube\, we realize that some of our patrons may prefer it.
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CATEGORIES:Coming Soon
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SUMMARY:Community Conversation: Out Of The Shadows
DESCRIPTION:Out of the Shadows:\nAccess to the Arts for Southern Black LGBTQ\nSaturday\, September 12\, 2020\n7:00PM-8:30PM \nJoin us for the first Community Conversation of our Joy and Pain season at True Colors Theatre\, viewable virtually from the comfort of your home! Out of the Shadows: Access to the Arts for Southern Black LGBTQ\, presented in partnership with The Counter Narrative Project\, will discuss the barriers to the arts that many Black\, LGBTQ artists continue to face in today’s American South\, as well as the bold and brave stories of overcoming these obstacles. This panel discussion will feature a number of distinguished Black\, LGBTQ voices\, moderated by True Colors’ Connectivity Director\, Brandall Jones. \nOur Panelists:\n\n×Kelsey Alexandria\nKelsey Alexandria\nDirector/Choreographer\, Teacher\, and Performer\nKelsey Alexandria is the founder and creative director of the black and LGBTQ media organization\, The BlackOUT Company. She has been nationally awarded at the Kennedy Center for her direction of An Octoroon\, She Kills Monsters\, and Hir. Some of her favorite acting highlights include Roxie Hart in Chicago\, Sylvia in Game of Love and Chance\, and Cassandra in Vanya. Kelsey’s love of art and activism fuels her work in education\, theatre\, philanthropy. Her future endeavors can be found on www.thebocompany.com. \nCloseKelsey Alexandria\nClick Image for Bio \n\n\n×Charles Stephens\nCharles Stephens\nFounder and Executive Director\, Counter Narrative Project (CNP)\nCharles Stephens is the Founder and Executive Director of the Counter Narrative Project (CNP). An Atlanta native\, he has been committed to developing innovative community engagement initiatives\, piloting programs\, and leadership within the racial justice\, HIV justice\, and LGBTQ+ justice movements. Past honors include: Georgia State University College of Arts and Sciences Outstanding Alumni Award\, Gentlemen Foundation Gentleman of the Year Service Award\, Arcus Leadership Fellowship\, and the Rockwood Leadership Institute Fellow for Racial and Gender Justice Leaders in the HIV/AIDS Movement. His writings have appeared in The Atlanta-Journal Constitution\, Georgia Voice\, Atlanta Magazine\, and The Advocate. \nCloseCharles Stephens\nClick Image for Bio \n\n\n×Tracee McDaniel\nTracee McDaniel\nTrans Human Rights Advocate and Author\nTrans Human Rights Advocate and published author Tracee McDaniel is motivated by a strong desire to ensure that all Trans and Gender Non-Conforming people also receive equity\, justice\, civil and human rights protections. Tracee was born and raised in South Carolina. Tracee became the first Trans person invited in 2007 to deliver a key-note speech at the annual Martin Luther King Jr. birthday celebration march and rally. Almost a decade later in 2015 she was invited to brief the White House Washington’s “Trans Women of Color Women History Month Briefing” on Employment and Economic Equity and how those inequities affect Trans Women of Color. In 2013 Tracee published “Transitions-Memoirs of a Transsexual Woman”\, which chronicled her unordinary life growing up Trans in the South and then eventually in 1990 escaping to Los Angeles\, CA from a domestically violent intimate partner relationship. “Transitions” also details her evolution working in the corporate world by day and effortlessly transitioning into her performance artist Alter-Ego Destiny Your Mistress of Illusions by night to make ends meet\, by being in the right place at the right time to be a featured background singer for living legend and Icon Diana Ross’ in her music video “I Will Survive” and also making a featured appearance in Television Miniseries “The Jackson’s-An American Dream”. Currently\, after retiring from organizing Atlanta’s annual Trans Day of Remembrance Vigils for ten years\, Tracee is serving on Trans Housing Atlanta Program’s Board of Directors\, Center for Civil and Human Rights TLGB Advisory Board and Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottom’s TLGBQI Advisory Council. Conclusively\, Tracee always and unapologetically puts the “T” first. \nCloseTracee McDaniel\nClick Image for Bio \n\n\n×Travis Payne\nTravis Payne\nDirector\, Choreographer\, Producer\nTravis Payne\, Director/Choreographer/Producer\, is an innovator of stage and screen. Twice nominated for the EMMY AWARD and winner of three MTV AWARDS for best choreography. Payne got his big break as a dancer on Janet Jackson’s Rhythm Nation 1814 World Tour. After dancing and choreographing for Michael Jackson’s Dangerous and HIStory World Tours\, Payne served as Associate Director\, Producer and Choreographer for Michael Jackson’s “THIS IS IT” concert and documentary film. The documentary is recognized by Guinness as the highest grossing concert documentary film in history. Guinness also recognizes Michael Jackson & Janet Jackson’s “SCREAM” (co-choreographed by Payne)\, as the most expensive music video of all time.CloseTravis Payne\nClick Image for Bio
URL:https://truecolorstheatre.org/event/community-conversation-out-of-the-shadows/
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SUMMARY:Marie and Rosetta
DESCRIPTION:True Colors Theatre Company set out to celebrate Black women playwrights\, directors\, actors and designers with our 2019-2020 SheGriots season. Due to the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic\, and in the primary interest of ensuring the health and safety of our True Colors family\, we must postpone our final production of the season – Marie and Rosetta by George Brant. Effective immediately\, tickets to the production will no longer be offered for sale. We will be reaching out individually to those who have already invested funds\, time and tickets in the production with further information. We will conclude our She Griots season when global health conditions allow us to resume operations. \nWe hope that you will stay connected with us at our website\, through our newsletters and on Facebook and Instagram\, where we will continue to hear\, celebrate and uplift Black voices. ×Marie and Rosetta | Written by George Brant \nThe Godmother of Rock ‘n Roll\, Sister Rosetta Tharpe\, shattered every barrier that faced her as she made her mark on the music world in the 40s. Marie and Rosetta chronicles her journey with young gospel singer Marie Knight\, whom she recruited away from Mahalia Jackson. Despite being forced by Jim Crow laws to lodge and rehearse in funeral homes and other unpleasant accommodations while on the road\, Marie and Rosetta stunned the world with their music and formed an everlasting relationship that continues to inspire the world. \nAdding a little bit of sass to traditional gospel\, this play with music sheds light on “invisible” Black performers in the South and the legacies they left behind. \nCast and Crew\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGeorge Brant\nPlaywright\nAndrea Frye\nDirector\nS. Renee Clark\nMusic Director
URL:https://truecolorstheatre.org/event/marie-rosetta/
LOCATION:Southwest Arts Center\, 915 New Hope Road\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30331\, United States
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SUMMARY:Community Conversation: Unsung Sheroes
DESCRIPTION:Unsung Sheroes\nForgotten Legends and the Importance of Remembrance\nSaturday\, May 16\, 2020\n11:00AM-12:30PM \nOur past is a major reflection of who we are\, who we aspire to be\, and who we eventually become. However\, many of the people throughout history who have shaped the past have unfortunately been forgotten. Whether lost through relevance\, repression\, or ignorance\, our sheroes deserve to be celebrated with the memories that keep them alive. We invite you to discuss some of your legends\, past or present\, and the impact they’ve had on your lives. \nImmediately following the conversation\, Artistic Director Jamil Jude will officially make the 2020-2021 Season Announcement. You don’t want to miss it! \nOur Panelists:\n\n×Clarissa Crawford\nClarissa Crawford\n(Conversation moderator) \nAssociate Producer\nClarissa Crawford is a creative producer whose practice is shaped by the intersections of art\, community\, and activism. She uses her experience in project management\, storytelling\, and cultural organizing to curate experiences that help inform\, empower\, and distribute resources to artists and communities of color across the South. \nShe has previously worked and consulted for one of Hollywood’s top talent and literary management agencies\, produced bi-coastal artist showcases between Los Angeles and New York\, and executed live and digital experiences for media and entertainment entities such as Sony Pictures Entertainment\, Walt Disney Studios\, NBC Entertainment\, and BET. \nClarissa holds a Masters in Creative Producing and Theater Management from the California Institute of the Arts (CalArts)\, and accreditation as an Independent Producer from UCLA. \nCloseClarissa Crawford\n(Conversation Moderator)\nClick Image for Bio \n\n\n×Dr. Catherine Foster Rowell\nDr. Catherine Foster Rowell\nCouncilwoman\, City of South Fulton\nDr. Catherine Foster Rowell is the Councilwoman for District 1 of the City of South Fulton and served as the first Mayor Pro Tem. Currently\, she is employed with Fulton County Schools. She has also worked in the nonprofit sector and served as Executive Director of Operation PEACE; Senior Government Grants Manager for Families First; and Senior Program Director with Enterprise Community Partners. \nAdditionally\, she has held leadership roles in a number of public-sector consulting firms to include Beacon Analytics\, the Bronner Group and MAXIMUS consulting firm. Dr. Foster Rowell is published and has served on numerous volunteer boards which include but are not limited to the Conference of Minority Public Administrators\, National Forum for Black Public Administrators\, and the National Coalition of 100 Black Women Metropolitan Atlanta Chapter. \nDr. Foster Rowell holds bachelor degrees in Sociology and Social Work from Cleveland State University and a Masters of Public Administration and doctorate of Political Science from Clark Atlanta University. \nCloseDr. Catherine Foster Rowell\nClick Image for Bio \n\n\n×Bishop Carolyn Tyler Guidry\nBishop Carolyn Tyler Guidry\n122nd Elected and Consecrated Bishop of the AME Church (Retired)\nLong before the Right Reverend Carolyn Tyler Guidry became the 122nd Elected and Consecrated Bishop of the African Methodist Episcopal Church\, she seemed destined for a life of commitment and significance to her church and her community. She was born and raised in Jackson Mississippi and came of age in the early years of the Civil Rights Movement. In 1959\, Bishop Tyler Guidry began to work for Medgar Evers and the NAACP. Here she worked as the women’s voter registration chairperson for that organization. From this work Bishop Tyler Guidry worked to coordinate Freedom Rider activities between\, SNCC\, CORP and the NAACP out of the office of the Jackson\, Mississippi NAACP. \nIn 1983 she was assigned to Cain Memorial A. M. E. Church in Bakersfield\, California. In 1989\, Rev. Carolyn Tyler was assigned to the 600 member Walker Temple A. M. E. Church in Los Angeles\, California. This assignment gave her the distinction of being a trailblazer again\, the first female appointed to a major metropolitan charge in the A M E Church. She was appointed as the first female Presiding Elder in the Fifth Episcopal District in 1994 and served in that capacity until elected and consecrated the 122nd AME Bishop in 2004. She was assigned Presiding Prelate to the 16th Episcopal District (including the Caribbean\, Europe\, Central America\, and initiated the exploration of a congregation in Leon\, France which now has a vibrant growing congregation. Under Bishop Tyler Guidry’s leadership\, the 16th District purchased its first Episcopal Residence in Jamaica to provide a permanent home base for its bishop. She started the first Annual Christian Education Conference\, and partnered with Payne Seminary in a Ministerial Training Program. Economic Development projects\, seeded through her\, were established in all conferences in the 16th District. In 2008 Bishop Tyler Guidry was assigned to the Eighth Episcopal District\, comprising Mississippi and Louisiana. \nThe Right Rev. Carolyn Tyler Guidry received her Associate of Arts Degree in Business and Secretarial Science from J. P. Campbell College in Jackson\, MS\, and she studied Economics at Tougaloo College in Tougaloo\, MS. She is also a graduate of the Fuller Theological Seminary with a Master of Arts in Theology. \nShe was awarded an honorary degree\, The Doctor of Humane Letters\, by Payne Theological Seminary in 2009\, and she was included in the archives of the HistoryMakers in 2004. In April\, 2011 the Right Rev. Carolyn Tyler Guidry was inducted into the Martin Luther King\, Jr. International Board of Preachers at Morehouse College. The Turner Seminary presented her The President’s Lifetime Achievement Award in 2019. Carolyn Eujean Jackson Tyler Guidry is the mother of five sons and one daughter\, thirteen grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren. \nCloseBishop Carolyn Tyler Guidry\nClick Image for Bio \n\n\n×Gocha Hawkins\nGocha Hawkins\nBusiness Owner and Celebrity Hairstylist\nGocha Hawkins is an author\, TV personality\, salon owner and hairstylist to stars such as Nicki Minaj\, Kandi Burruss\, Serena Williams\, Beyonce and more. A few years ago\, Hawkins opened Gocha’s Breakfst Bar in South Atlanta with the community in mind. The restaurant has quickly turned into a key destination for customers looking for a premier dining experience in Atlanta. \nCloseGocha Hawkins\nClick Image for Bio \n\n\n×Dr. Calinda Lee\nDr. Calinda Lee\nVice President of Historical Interpretation and Community Partnerships\nAtlanta History Center\nEducated at Spelman College (BA)\, New York University (MA) and Emory University (MA and PhD)\, Calinda N. Lee serves the executive team as historian for the Atlanta History Center. In this role\, she considers historical interpretation for all aspects of the region’s past to develop the AHC’s primary collections\, historic houses\, historic gardens\, and public programs. As a scholar and administrator\, she has held teaching and administrative positions at Emory University\, Loyola University Chicago and Spelman College. A prolific practitioner\, she has developed projects for institutions including the Albuquerque Museum\, the City Museum of Washington\, DC\, the Maryland Museum for African American Life and History\, the Chicago History Museum\, Emory University\, and others. \nCloseDr. Calinda Lee\nClick Image for Bio
URL:https://truecolorstheatre.org/event/community-conversation-unsung-sheroes/
CATEGORIES:Coming Soon
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SUMMARY:True Colors Podcast
DESCRIPTION:PodcastsNew Series Alert! Welcome to the brand new True Colors Podcast!!! \nEvery Thursday we will deliver you new content featuring artist interviews\, master classes\, and live Q&A sessions.https://truecolorstheatre.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/TrueColorsPodcast_Ep1.mp3https://truecolorstheatre.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/TrueColorsPodcast2.mp3Join Our Mailing ListSubscribe
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SUMMARY:#SheGriots Challenge
DESCRIPTION:#SheGriots Challenge\nWe invite you to join us in celebrating She Griots! Our 2019-20 season has celebrated a number of well-known and lesser-known She Griots throughout history\, but the legacy of these phenomenal women lives on through all of us. Their stories inspire us to make a difference and boldly pursue our dreams. \nWhat is a She Griot?\nGriot is defined as “a member of a class of traveling poets\, musicians\, and storytellers who maintain a tradition of oral history in parts of West Africa.” Our “She Griots” season celebrates Black women storytellers who continue this tradition today. \n#SheGriots\nTHE CHALLENGE \nThe #SheGriots Challenge is an opportunity to boldly share your personal story as a She Griot\, and encourage other She Griots in your life to boldly do the same. \nHow It Works\nUpload a video with the hashtag #SheGriots to Facebook or Instagram\, and answer 2 questions: \n\nWhat does it mean to be a She Griot?\nHow have you been a She Griot in your own life?\n\nWhen you upload your video\, nominate someone to participate in the #SheGriots Challenge by tagging them in your post. Try to keep the video to no longer than 3 minutes. \nWe look forward to seeing your stories\, and have fun! \n#SheGriots\nTHE CHALLENGE \nThe #SheGriots Challenge is an opportunity to boldly share your personal story as a She Griot\, and encourage other She Griots in your life to boldly do the same. \nHow It Works\nUpload a video with the hashtag #SheGriots to Facebook or Instagram\, and answer 2 questions: \n\nWhat does it mean to be a She Griot?\nHow have you been a She Griot in your own life?\n\nWhen you upload your video\, nominate someone to participate in the #SheGriots Challenge by tagging them in your post and make sure to tag @truecolorstheatre so we can hear all of your beautiful stories! Try to keep the video to no longer than 3 minutes. \nWe look forward to seeing your stories\, and have fun! \nCelebrating Atlanta’s She Griots:\n52 Weeks of Women\nView Our 52 Weeks of WomenJoin Our Mailing ListSubscribe
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SUMMARY:August Wilson Monologue Competition Atlanta Regional Finals
DESCRIPTION:Kenny Leon’s True Colors Theatre Company presents the 13th Annual August Wilson Monologue Competition Atlanta Regional Finals on Friday\, March 6 at 7:30pm. \nEvent Details: \nMarch 6th\, 2020\n7:30 PM\nThe Carlyle\n1919 Piedmont Road NE\nAtlanta\, GA 30324 \nGET TICKETS
URL:https://truecolorstheatre.org/event/august-wilson-monologue-competition-atlanta-regional-finals/
LOCATION:The Carlyle\, 1919 Piedmont Road NE\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30324\, United States
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SUMMARY:My Black Is Beautiful to Air as Part of AIB’s Keynote Series
DESCRIPTION:Our recent Community Conversation\, “My Black is Beautiful”\, hosted by Carl and Mary Ware Hall at Clark Atlanta University\, was a vibrant and impactful inter-generational discussion focusing on beauty standards\, past and present\, while creating a dialogue around a new definition of beauty that is inclusive of all shades of skin\, all body types\, and all textures of hair. \nNow featured as part of AIB’s Keynote Series\, this powerful conversation can be viewed on the following dates: \nFebruary 17th at 6:00 pm\nFebruary 18th at 2:00 pm\nFebruary 20th at 11:00 pm\nFebruary 23rd at 6:00 am \nThe program can be viewed via the following channels: \n\nComcast 295\nAt&T U-verse 6\nhttps://aibtv.com/aibeverywhere/\n\nPlease join us for our upcoming Community Conversations\, where we highlight and celebrate Black Voices. \nOur upcoming conversations can be found here: https://truecolorstheatre.org/events/community-conversations/
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SUMMARY:School Girls; or\, the African Mean Girls Play
DESCRIPTION:School Girls; or\, the African Mean Girls Play | Written by Jocelyn Bioh \n \nDesignated Suzi Recommended!!! \nPerformances:\n \nWednesdays at 11:00 AM (Senior Matinee)\nThursdays at 10:30 AM (School Matinee)\nThursdays & Fridays at 7:30 PM (Matinee only on Friday\, March 6th)\nSaturdays at 2:30 PM & 7:30 PM\nSundays at 2:30 PM \nReviews:\nTheatreBuzzAtlanta.com\nArtsATL.com\nEmoryWheel.com \n\n**Two special performances accessible for the deaf community on March 7th at 2:30 and 7:30** \nThe matinee and evening performances of School Girls; or the African Mean Girls Play will be interpreted for the deaf or hard of hearing on Saturday\, March 7th. Special pricing and seating are available using the promo code: ASLSCHOOL \n\nAt the start of the 1986 school year\, Paulina\, reigning queen bee of the Aburi Boarding School\, has her sights set on winning the Miss Ghana Pageant and ultimately\, the Miss Global Universe Pageant. Paulina prides herself on successfully shaming her friends over their weight\, hair\, and status. When American transfer student Erica arrives and begins to threaten Paulina’s position atop her hive-minded friends\, the power struggle begins. Colorism\, classism\, body shaming and more play a role in the skirmishes that ensue. \nFocusing on issues that teenagers face around the globe\, School Girls; or\, the\nAfrican Mean Girls Play is a fearless comedy that confronts our concepts of self-esteem and beauty. \nAdditional Programming\nCommunity Conversation: My Black Is Beautiful\nSaturday\, January 11 at 11:00 AM | FREE | Carl and Mary Ware Hall – Clark Atlanta University\nThis inter-generational discussion will focus on beauty standards\, past and present\, while creating a new definition of beauty that is inclusive of all shades of skin\, all body types\, and all textures of hair. \nRelated Reading: If Pretty Hurts… by Tori Sampson\nSaturday\, February 1 at 7:00 PM | FREE | Southwest Arts Center \nCast Talk Back\nSunday\, February 23 at 4:00 PM | FREE | Southwest Arts Center\nJoin us for a moderated post-show conversation with the cast. This is your chance to ask the cast your most burning questions about their experiences working on this production and to hear some unexpected stories behind its creation. \nDaddy/Daughter Week | February 20 – February 22\nGet one adult and one child ticket for $35 for evening shows on Thursday\, Friday and Saturday. \nGreek/HBCU Week | February 27 – March 1\nThursday\, Feb 27 at 7:30 PM Post-Show | Cast Meet + Greet\nFriday\, Feb 28 – Sunday\, March 1 All Performances $10 off for tickets purchased at box office \nDeep Dive\nSunday\, March 1 at 4:00 PM | FREE | Southwest Arts Center\nIbi Owolabi\, the Dialect Coach\, will talk about how she helped the cast develop Ghanaian accents for the production. \nCommunity Panel – Access to the Arts\nSaturday\, March 7 at 4:00 PM | FREE | Southwest Arts Center\nThe arts should be accessible to everyone but sadly this is not always true\, especially for those with disabilities. For youth\, bullying can also sometimes play a role in hindering their access. Join us for a thought-provoking and in-depth conversation with thought leaders on this topic\, immediately following the matinee performance. \nCast and Crew\n*Click images for bio information* \n\n\nJocelyn Bioh\nPlaywright \n×JOCELYN BIOH | Playwright\nJocelyn Bioh (Playwright) is a Ghanaian- American writer/performer from New York City. NYC acting credits include In the Blood (Signature Theatre\, Drama Desk Nomination)\, Everybody (Signature Theatre\, Lortel nomination); Men On Boats (Playwrights Horizons); An Octoroon (Soho Rep); Neighbors (The Public Theater); and The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time\, which won the Tony Award for Best Play in 2015. Her plays include 2015 Kilroys’ List selection Nollywood Dreams which was presented in 2017 as part of The Cherry Lane Mentor Project\, School Girls; Or The African Mean Girls Play (MCC Theater\, 2017/18\, Lortel Award\, OCC John Gassner Award\, Hull- Warriner Award\, Drama Desk Nomination\, Drama League Nomination\, Off Broadway Alliance Nomination\, Kilroys’ List 2016)\, African Americans (Ruby Prize Finalist 2011)\, Goddess (book writer) and The Ladykiller’s Love Story of which she conceived the story and wrote the libretto with music/lyrics by Cee Lo Green. She is a commissioned playwright with Manhattan Theatre Club\, Atlantic Theater Company\, Williamstown Theatre Festival\, and Second Stage Theater. She is a resident playwright at Lincoln Center and is a Tow Foundation Playwright- in-Residence with MCC Theater for 2017–18. BA in English and Theatre from Ohio State University and MFA in Playwriting. \nCloseTinashe Kajese-Bolden\nDirector \n×TINASHE KAJESE- BOLDEN | (Director) \nOriginally from Zimbabwe\, Tinashe was last seen in Detroit ‘67 and Proof as an actor at Kenny Leon’s True Colors Theatre and is honored to be returning \nas a Director. She is the BOLD Artistic Director Fellow for the Alliance Theater and recent recipient of The Princess Grace Award. As a Director\, previous productions include Ghost\, Nick’s Flamingo Grill (Alliance Theatre) Native Gardens (Virginia Stage Company)\, Pipeline (Horizon Theater)\, Eclipsed (Synchronicity Theatre\, Best Director Suzi Bass Award); Graveyard Shift (finalist for the Kendeda National Graduate Playwriting Competition); Atlanta 24 Hour Play event with Working Title Playwrights; In The Continuum at Clark Atlanta University and Blood On A Cat’s Neck at Armory Theater. \nNext she will be directing the Pulitzer Prize winning play Sweat by Lynn Nottage on the new Coca-Cola Stage at the Alliance Theater and The Bluest Eye by Toni Morrison at Synchronicity Theatre. As an actor\, her Broadway and Off-Broadway credits include Corum Boy\, Bulrusher\, Angela’s Mixed Tapes\, Richard III and In the Continuum to name a few. She has worked at numerous regional theaters\, as well as in TV and Film. \nQuadrennial (co-design) and Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival. She is the author of Visual Literacy for Theatre\, a 556-page textbook on design\, and a major contributor to ArtsTrends USA\, a 347-page bilingual book on performance designs. \nDrawing from her cross-cultural experiences\, she directed many intercultural projects\, which received grants from National Endowment for the Arts\, the Cultural Services of French Embassy\, the Georgia Humanities Council\, the French Consulate in Atlanta\, Confucius Institute\, and The Coca- Cola Foundation. \nCloseBrittany Deneen\n“Nana” \n×BRITTANY DENEEN | (Nana) \nBrittany Deneen is so thrilled to make her debut at True Colors! As a Virginia native\, Brittany took her time acclaiming to the Atlanta theatre scene. She received a BFA in Theatre Performance at Longwood University and toured nationally through Virginia Rep on Tour. Her recent credits include: Loving (Illyria Theatre Company\, VA)\, Big River (Lyric Repertory Theatre\, UT)\, House on Pooh Corner and A Christmas Carol (Virginia Rep). She is currently a member of Out Front Theatre Company’s inaugural improv troupe\, OutProv. When Brittany is not on stage she can be found spoiling her dog Paisley. She wishes to thank her family and friends for their unwavering support and God for everything else! Hang out with Brittany in all her adventures on Instagram @brittanyydeneen. \nCloseCharity Jordan\n“Headmistress Francis” \n×CHARITY JORDAN | (Headmistress Francis)\nCharity Jordan is so honored to make her True Colors debut with this brilliant piece. She is a world-class actress with a background in drama\, and a knack for comedy. \nCharity is a winner of a Suzi Award for her performance in Synchronicity’s production of Eclipsed. She’s a published author of children’s books\, high school Film teacher\, and co-owner of ArtistDirector Media. She was a “Best Actress” nominee at the BronzeLens Film Festival\, won “Best Web- Series” at BHFF\, and played Viola Lee Jackson in the Oscar-nominated film Selma. Charity can be seen on NBC’s “Constantine”\, on Aspire TV’s “Mommy  Uncensored”\,  or in Amazon’s “Z… The Beginning of Everything”. Charity has graced the stages of Holland\, South Africa\, and Los Angeles but is excited to be back home for this amazing show. Charity says\, “my spectacular daughters’ ever watching beautiful eyes make me a harder worker\, a better listener\, a forgiving friend\, and a kinder citizen…needless to say I can’t wait until they fall asleep.” \nCloseDestiny Freeman\n“Ama” \n×DESTINY FREEMAN | (Ama) \nDestiny Freeman is excited to make her True Colors debut. She is a recent graduate of the Serenbe Playhouse Apprentice program. \nRecent credits include: Journey’s End\, Macbeth\, and Romeo and Juliet (Atlanta Shakespeare Touring Company). Ragtime\, Shenandoah\, Titanic\, and Peter Pan (Serenbe). Other favorites include: Violet (Hotel Hooker/ Lula)\, Comedy of Errors (Balthazar)\, and All New People (Emma). She wants to thank Tinashe and the entire True Colors staff for welcoming her with open arms. She also sends a special shout-out to her parents for continually supporting her dreams. \nCloseEllen Ifeoluwa George\n“Paulina” \n×ELLEN IFEOLUWA GEORGE | (Paulina Sarpong) \nEllen Ifeoluwa George is elated to be in her first production with True Colors Theater Company. She has been cast in Intimate Apparel\, King Lear\, Look Homeward. \nAngel\, The Visit\, Trojan Women\, Purgatory\, and For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide When the Rainbow is Enuff. She was also in the Nollywood movie “Domino Effect”. Ellen received her B.A. in Theatre Arts at Georgia Southern University. She also got her A.A. at Georgia Perimeter College. She would like to especially thank The George Family for always believing and motivating her every day. Thank you very much. (Ese pupo!) She would also like to thank her relatives\, close friends\, and all Nigerian organizations for their support and love. \nCloseIsake Akanke\n“Gifty” \n×ISAKE AKANKE | (Gifty) \nIsake Akanke is excited to make her debut at True Colors Theatre and share this production with Atlanta. She earned her BFA in Acting from Southern Methodist University. Previous credits include: The Secretaries (Out Front Theatre)\, An Octoroon (Actor’s Express)\, Winnie-The-Pooh (The Alliance Theatre)\, Cardboard Piano (Actor’s Express)\, Eclipsed (Synchronicity Theatre)\, and Tell Me My Dream (The Alliance Theatre). She is so grateful to be able to do what she loves. Lastly\, Isake thanks her family for their encouragement\, support\, and unconditional love. \nCloseValeka Holt\n“Eloise Amponsah” \n×VALEKA J HOLT | (Eloise Amponsah) \nValeka J Holt is ecstatic to make her True Colors Debut! Her one woman show: I’m A Motherfuckin’ Super Star: So Where Are My Babies? has been workshopped in London at The Barbican Center\, the Bridge PHL Festival in Philadelphia\, and in May 2020 it will have its first full workshop performance at Synchronicity Theatre. Previous credits: Ruth in A Raisin in the Sun at Arena Stage\, Penny in Father Comes Home from the Wars at Roundhouse Theatre\, Nina in Sunset Baby at Rep Stage. Film Credits: Nina in The Runaways\, Kaiya in First Love\, Dorothy in Unordinary Love\, and Officer Holt in Stockholm. Her performance as Kaiya in  First Love has earned her several Best Actress Awards. Valeka earned her BA from Norfolk State University and her MFA in Acting from The University of Washington  in Seattle. Always remember to manifest the life of your dreams everyday! #JESUS @valekajessica \nCloseKristen Jeter\n“Mercy” \n×KRISTEN JETER | (Mercy) \nKristen Jeter is thrilled to be making her True Colors debut! National Tour: The Book of Mormon (Swing\, u/s Nabulungi). Atlanta: Ghost (Alliance). Regional favorites include Hair (Dionne)\, All Shook Up (Lorraine)\, Little Shop of Horrors (Crystal)\, Nuncrackers (Sister Robert Ann). Raised in Smyrna\, GA. Attended the American Musical and Dramatic Academy in NYC. “Love and thanks to the Jeters for their never-ending support!” \nCloseLauren Richards\n“Ericka Boafo” \n×LAUREN RICHARDS | (Ericka Boafo) \nLauren Richards is THRILLED to be making her stage debut at True Colors Theatre Company! In 2016\, Lauren got her BFA in Acting from Elon University. From 2017- 2018\, she completed an Acting Apprenticeship with the amazing Georgia Ensemble Theater where she performed in several Theater for Young Audience shows such as Miss Nelson is Missing and The Jungle Book. Lauren is represented by People Store Agency here in Atlanta where she has booked television/film and commercial credits including Venom\, Doom Patrol\, Sprite\, and Vitamin Water. Much love to my wonderful family and friends! Enjoy! Psalms 23:6 \nCloseThank You to Our Restaurant Partners:Enjoy a discount at our partner restaurants with a ticket from the show!\nAt Gocha’s Breakfast Bar\, receive 10% off your meal and receive a meal with special pricing at Baltimore Crab and Seafood. \nAlso\, receive $5 off your ticket for School Girls with a receipt from either restaurant.* \n*Only available for tickets purchased at the box office window. \nBaltimore Crab and Seafood\n1075 Fairburn Rd SW\, Atlanta\, GA 30331\nDirections\nWebsite \nGocha’s Breakfast Bar\n3695 Cascade Rd\, Atlanta\, GA 30331\nDirections\nWebsite \n \nSchool Girls; or\, the African Mean Girls Play | Written by Jocelyn Bioh \n \nDesignated Suzi Recommended!!! \nPerformances:\n \nWednesdays at 11:00 AM (Senior Matinee)\nThursdays at 10:30 AM (School Matinee)\nThursdays & Fridays at 7:30 PM (Matinee only on Friday\, March 6th)\nSaturdays at 2:30 PM & 7:30 PM\nSundays at 2:30 PM \nReviews:\nTheatreBuzzAtlanta.com\nArtsATL.com\nEmoryWheel.com \n\n**Two special performances accessible for the deaf community on March 7th at 2:30 and 7:30** \nThe matinee and evening performances of School Girls; or the African Mean Girls Play will be interpreted for the deaf or hard of hearing on Saturday\, March 7th. Special pricing and seating are available using the promo code: ASLSCHOOL \n\nAt the start of the 1986 school year\, Paulina\, reigning queen bee of the Aburi Boarding School\, has her sights set on winning the Miss Ghana Pageant and ultimately\, the Miss Global Universe Pageant. Paulina prides herself on successfully shaming her friends over their weight\, hair\, and status. When American transfer student Erica arrives and begins to threaten Paulina’s position atop her hive-minded friends\, the power struggle begins. Colorism\, classism\, body shaming and more play a role in the skirmishes that ensue. \nFocusing on issues that teenagers face around the globe\, School Girls; or\, the African Mean Girls Play is a fearless comedy that confronts our concepts of self-esteem and beauty. \nAdditional Programming\nCommunity Conversation: My Black Is Beautiful\nSaturday\, January 11 at 11:00 AM | FREE | Carl and Mary Ware Hall – Clark Atlanta University\nThis inter-generational discussion will focus on beauty standards\, past and present\, while creating a new definition of beauty that is inclusive of all shades of skin\, all body types\, and all textures of hair. \nRelated Reading: If Pretty Hurts… by Tori Sampson\nSaturday\, February 1 at 7:00 PM | FREE | Southwest Arts Center \nCast Talk Back\nSunday\, February 23 at 4:00 PM | FREE | Southwest Arts Center\nJoin us for a moderated post-show conversation with the cast. This is your chance to ask the cast your most burning questions about their experiences working on this production and to hear some unexpected stories behind its creation. \nDaddy/Daughter Week | February 20 – February 22\nGet one adult and one child ticket for $35 for evening shows on Thursday\, Friday and Saturday. \nGreek/HBCU Week | February 27 – March 1\nThursday\, Feb 27 at 7:30 PM Post-Show | Cast Meet + Greet\nFriday\, Feb 28 – Sunday\, March 1 All Performances $10 off for tickets purchased at box office \nDeep Dive\nSunday\, March 1 at 4:00 PM | FREE | Southwest Arts Center\nIbi Owolabi\, the Dialect Coach\, will talk about how she helped the cast develop Ghanaian accents for the production. \nCommunity Panel – Access to the Arts\nSaturday\, March 7 at 4:00 PM | FREE | Southwest Arts Center\nThe arts should be accessible to everyone but sadly this is not always true\, especially for those with disabilities. For youth\, bullying can also sometimes play a role in hindering their access. Join us for a thought-provoking and in-depth conversation with thought leaders on this topic\, immediately following the matinee performance. \nCast and Crew*Click images for bio information*\n\nJocelyn Bioh\nPlaywright \n×JOCELYN BIOH | Playwright\nJocelyn Bioh (Playwright) is a Ghanaian- American writer/performer from New York City. NYC acting credits include In the Blood (Signature Theatre\, Drama Desk Nomination)\, Everybody (Signature Theatre\, Lortel nomination); Men On Boats (Playwrights Horizons); An Octoroon (Soho Rep); Neighbors (The Public Theater); and The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time\, which won the Tony Award for Best Play in 2015. Her plays include 2015 Kilroys’ List selection Nollywood Dreams which was presented in 2017 as part of The Cherry Lane Mentor Project\, School Girls; Or The African Mean Girls Play (MCC Theater\, 2017/18\, Lortel Award\, OCC John Gassner Award\, Hull- Warriner Award\, Drama Desk Nomination\, Drama League Nomination\, Off Broadway Alliance Nomination\, Kilroys’ List 2016)\, African Americans (Ruby Prize Finalist 2011)\, Goddess (book writer) and The Ladykiller’s Love Story of which she conceived the story and wrote the libretto with music/lyrics by Cee Lo Green. She is a commissioned playwright with Manhattan Theatre Club\, Atlantic Theater Company\, Williamstown Theatre Festival\, and Second Stage Theater. She is a resident playwright at Lincoln Center and is a Tow Foundation Playwright- in-Residence with MCC Theater for 2017–18. BA in English and Theatre from Ohio State University and MFA in Playwriting. \nClose\n\nTinashe Kajese-Bolden\nDirector \n×TINASHE KAJESE- BOLDEN | (Director) \nOriginally from Zimbabwe\, Tinashe was last seen in Detroit ‘67 and Proof as an actor at Kenny Leon’s True Colors Theatre and is honored to be returning as a Director. She is the BOLD Artistic Director Fellow for the Alliance Theater and recent recipient of The Princess Grace Award. As a Director\, previous productions include Ghost\, Nick’s Flamingo Grill (Alliance Theatre) Native Gardens (Virginia Stage Company)\, Pipeline (Horizon Theater)\, Eclipsed (Synchronicity Theatre\, Best Director Suzi Bass Award); Graveyard Shift (finalist for the Kendeda National Graduate Playwriting Competition); Atlanta 24 Hour Play event with Working Title Playwrights; In The Continuum at Clark Atlanta University and Blood On A Cat’s Neck at Armory Theater. \nNext she will be directing the Pulitzer Prize winning play Sweat by Lynn Nottage on the new Coca-Cola Stage at the Alliance Theater and The Bluest Eye by Toni Morrison at Synchronicity Theatre. As an actor\, her Broadway and Off-Broadway credits include Corum Boy\, Bulrusher\, Angela’s Mixed Tapes\, Richard III and In the Continuum to name a few. She has worked at numerous regional theaters\, as well as in TV and Film. \nQuadrennial (co-design) and Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival. She is the author of Visual Literacy for Theatre\, a 556-page textbook on design\, and a major contributor to ArtsTrends USA\, a 347-page bilingual book on performance designs. \nDrawing from her cross-cultural experiences\, she directed many intercultural projects\, which received grants from National Endowment for the Arts\, the Cultural Services of French Embassy\, the Georgia Humanities Council\, the French Consulate in Atlanta\, Confucius Institute\, and The Coca- Cola Foundation. \nCloseBrittany Deneen\n“Nana” \n×BRITTANY DENEEN | (Nana) \nBrittany Deneen is so thrilled to make her debut at True Colors! As a Virginia native\, Brittany took her time acclaiming to the Atlanta theatre scene. She received a BFA in Theatre Performance at Longwood University and toured nationally through Virginia Rep on Tour. Her recent credits include: Loving (Illyria Theatre Company\, VA)\, Big River (Lyric Repertory Theatre\, UT)\, House on Pooh Corner and A Christmas Carol (Virginia Rep). She is currently a member of Out Front Theatre Company’s inaugural improv troupe\, OutProv. When Brittany is not on stage she can be found spoiling her dog Paisley. She wishes to thank her family and friends for their unwavering support and God for everything else! Hang out with Brittany in all her adventures on Instagram @brittanyydeneen. \nCloseCharity Jordan\n“Headmistress Francis” \n×CHARITY JORDAN | (Headmistress Francis)\nCharity Jordan is so honored to make her True Colors debut with this brilliant piece. She is a world-class actress with a background in drama\, and a knack for comedy. \nCharity is a winner of a Suzi Award for her performance in Synchronicity’s production of Eclipsed. She’s a published author of children’s books\, high school Film teacher\, and co-owner of ArtistDirector Media. She was a “Best Actress” nominee at the BronzeLens Film Festival\, won “Best Web- Series” at BHFF\, and played Viola Lee Jackson in the Oscar-nominated film Selma. Charity can be seen on NBC’s “Constantine”\, on Aspire TV’s “Mommy  Uncensored”\,  or in Amazon’s “Z… The Beginning of Everything”. Charity has graced the stages of Holland\, South Africa\, and Los Angeles but is excited to be back home for this amazing show. Charity says\, “my spectacular daughters’ ever watching beautiful eyes make me a harder worker\, a better listener\, a forgiving friend\, and a kinder citizen…needless to say I can’t wait until they fall asleep.” \nCloseDestiny Freeman\n“Ama” \n×DESTINY FREEMAN | (Ama) \nDestiny Freeman is excited to make her True Colors debut. She is a recent graduate of the Serenbe Playhouse Apprentice program. \nRecent credits include: Journey’s End\, Macbeth\, and Romeo and Juliet (Atlanta Shakespeare Touring Company). Ragtime\, Shenandoah\, Titanic\, and Peter Pan (Serenbe). Other favorites include: Violet (Hotel Hooker/ Lula)\, Comedy of Errors (Balthazar)\, and All New People (Emma). She wants to thank Tinashe and the entire True Colors staff for welcoming her with open arms. She also sends a special shout-out to her parents for continually supporting her dreams. \nCloseEllen Ifeoluwa George\n“Paulina” \n×ELLEN IFEOLUWA GEORGE | (Paulina Sarpong) \nEllen Ifeoluwa George is elated to be in her first production with True Colors Theater Company. She has been cast in Intimate Apparel\, King Lear\, Look Homeward. \nAngel\, The Visit\, Trojan Women\, Purgatory\, and For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide When the Rainbow is Enuff. She was also in the Nollywood movie “Domino Effect”. Ellen received her B.A. in Theatre Arts at Georgia Southern University. She also got her A.A. at Georgia Perimeter College. She would like to especially thank The George Family for always believing and motivating her every day. Thank you very much. (Ese pupo!) She would also like to thank her relatives\, close friends\, and all Nigerian organizations for their support and love. \nCloseIsake Akanke\n“Gifty” \n×ISAKE AKANKE | (Gifty) \nIsake Akanke is excited to make her debut at True Colors Theatre and share this production with Atlanta. She earned her BFA in Acting from Southern Methodist University. Previous credits include: The Secretaries (Out Front Theatre)\, An Octoroon (Actor’s Express)\, Winnie-The-Pooh (The Alliance Theatre)\, Cardboard Piano (Actor’s Express)\, Eclipsed (Synchronicity Theatre)\, and Tell Me My Dream (The Alliance Theatre). She is so grateful to be able to do what she loves. Lastly\, Isake thanks her family for their encouragement\, support\, and unconditional love. \nCloseValeka Holt\n“Eloise Amponsah” \n×VALEKA J HOLT | (Eloise Amponsah) \nValeka J Holt is ecstatic to make her True Colors Debut! Her one woman show: I’m A Motherfuckin’ Super Star: So Where Are My Babies? has been workshopped in London at The Barbican Center\, the Bridge PHL Festival in Philadelphia\, and in May 2020 it will have its first full workshop performance at Synchronicity Theatre. Previous credits: Ruth in A Raisin in the Sun at Arena Stage\, Penny in Father Comes Home from the Wars at Roundhouse Theatre\, Nina in Sunset Baby at Rep Stage. Film Credits: Nina in The Runaways\, Kaiya in First Love\, Dorothy in Unordinary Love\, and Officer Holt in Stockholm. Her performance as Kaiya in  First Love has earned her several Best Actress Awards. Valeka earned her BA from Norfolk State University and her MFA in Acting from The University of Washington  in Seattle. Always remember to manifest the life of your dreams everyday! #JESUS @valekajessica \nCloseKristen Jeter\n“Mercy” \n×KRISTEN JETER | (Mercy) \nKristen Jeter is thrilled to be making her True Colors debut! National Tour: The Book of Mormon (Swing\, u/s Nabulungi). Atlanta: Ghost (Alliance). Regional favorites include Hair (Dionne)\, All Shook Up (Lorraine)\, Little Shop of Horrors (Crystal)\, Nuncrackers (Sister Robert Ann). Raised in Smyrna\, GA. Attended the American Musical and Dramatic Academy in NYC. “Love and thanks to the Jeters for their never-ending support!” \nCloseLauren Richards\n“Ericka Boafo” \n×LAUREN RICHARDS | (Ericka Boafo) \nLauren Richards is THRILLED to be making her stage debut at True Colors Theatre Company! In 2016\, Lauren got her BFA in Acting from Elon University. From 2017- 2018\, she completed an Acting Apprenticeship with the amazing Georgia Ensemble Theater where she performed in several Theater for Young Audience shows such as Miss Nelson is Missing and The Jungle Book. Lauren is represented by People Store Agency here in Atlanta where she has booked television/film and commercial credits including Venom\, Doom Patrol\, Sprite\, and Vitamin Water. Much love to my wonderful family and friends! Enjoy! Psalms 23:6 \nCloseThank You to Our Restaurant Partners:Enjoy a discount at our partner restaurants with a ticket from the show!\nAt Gocha’s Breakfast Bar\, receive 10% off your meal and receive a meal with special pricing at Baltimore Crab and Seafood. \nAlso\, receive $5 off your ticket for School Girls with a receipt from either restaurant.* \n*Only available for tickets purchased at the box office window. \nBaltimore Crab and Seafood\n1075 Fairburn Rd SW\, Atlanta\, GA 30331\nDirections\nWebsite \nGocha’s Breakfast Bar\n3695 Cascade Rd\, Atlanta\, GA 30331\nDirections\nWebsite
URL:https://truecolorstheatre.org/event/school-girls-or-the-african-mean-girls-play/
LOCATION:Southwest Arts Center\, 915 New Hope Road\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30331\, United States
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SUMMARY:AWMC Mock Competition
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LOCATION:Stillwell Theater at Kennesaw State University\, 71 Bartow Ave NW\, Kennessaw\, GA\, 30144\, United States
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SUMMARY:Paradise Blue
DESCRIPTION:Paradise Blue | Written by Dominique Morisseau \nIt’s 1949\, and the new mayor of Detroit is working to get rid of the blight of the city—and to move African Americans out of Detroit’s Black Bottom. Blue\, a gifted trumpeter\, considers selling his once thriving family jazz club\, leaving his beloved Pumpkin and her dreams aside. As Blue fights personal demons to better his life and maintain his sanity\, his fellow band members\, Corn and P-Sam\, are stuck wondering where they fit into the plan to benefit from the changes in their neighborhood. Silver\, a mysterious woman with a history\, enters the scene with her own plans\, turning the lives of everyone upside down. \nSet against a backdrop of gentrification and displacement\, Paradise Blue encompasses the pain and suffering that accompany the erasure of Black history. \nAdditional Programming\nGreek/HBCU Week\nWednesday\, October 2 at 7:30 PM Post-Show | Cast Meet + Greet\nThursday\, October 3 at 7:30 PM Pre-Show | Complimentary glass of wine with ticket\nFriday\, October 4 – Sunday\, October 6 All performances | $10 off tickets purchased at box office \nCast Talk Back\nSunday\, October 6 at 5:00 PM | FREE | Southwest Arts Center\nJoin us for a moderated post-show conversation with the cast. This is your chance to ask the cast your most burning questions about their experiences working on this production and hear some unexpected stories behind its creation. \nCommunity Conversation: The Changing Face of Atlanta\nSunday\, October 13 at 5:00 PM | FREE | Southwest Arts Center\nThis conversation will address the question of whether gentrification or “urban renewal” always means displacement or whether new investments can benefit our communities.  This is a post-show event that does not include tickets to the performance. \nDeep Dive\nWednesday\, October 16 6:30 PM | FREE | Southwest Arts Center\nLearn about the play with a deeper look into the artistic process. This is a pre-show event that does not include tickets to the performance. \nWine-down Wednesdays\nEvery Wednesday is wine-down Wednesday at True Colors! Join us beginning at 6:45 PM for a complimentary glass of wine in the SWAC lobby. One complimentary glass with purchase of ticket for patrons 21+. \nCast and Crew\nDominique MorisseauPlaywright \nJamil JudeDirector \nCynthia D. Barker“Pumpkin” \nKeith Arthur Bolden“Corn” \nJavon Johnson“Blue” \nEnoch Armando King“P-Sam” \nTangela Large“Silver” \nMoriah and Isabel Curley-Clay\, Set Design \nChristopher Dills\, Props Design \nNyrobi Moss\, Costume Design \nChris Lane\, Sound Design \nMary Parker\, Lighting Design \nRussell Gunn\, Original Music \nThank You to our Production Sponsor\n \n 
URL:https://truecolorstheatre.org/event/paradise-blue/
LOCATION:Southwest Arts Center\, 915 New Hope Road\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30331\, United States
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SUMMARY:Community Conversation: The Changing Face of Atlanta
DESCRIPTION:Photo Courtesy of Ben Rollins \n \nKenny Leon’s True Colors Theatre Company presents… \nCommunity Conversation: The Changing Face of Atlanta \nSaturday\, August 24\, 2019 | 11 AM – 1 PM\nFREE & OPEN TO THE PUBLIC \nYMCA of Metro Atlanta Learning and Leadership Center\n569 MLK Jr. Drive NW\nAtlanta\, GA 30314 \nGentrification: Who Wins and Who Loses? \nWith Atlanta’s population and urban renewal on the rise\, long-time residents often find themselves pushed out of the neighborhoods in which they grew up. Does gentrification or “urban renewal” always mean displacement\, or is it truly an investment that benefits our communities? How can we improve our neighborhoods and cities while protecting those who are most vulnerable? This conversation will focus on past\, present\, and future Atlanta and the extreme shift in our city’s landscape. \nPanelists include: \nSue Ross\, The PhotoGriot\n \nDebra Edelson\, Executive Director\, The Grove Foundation \nKarcheik Sims-Alvarado\, PH.D.\, Founder & CEO\, Preserve Black Atlanta\, Inc. \nLauren Koontz\, President & CEO\, YMCA of Metro Atlanta \nThis conversation will begin promptly at 11 AM and end at 1 PM. \nTrue Colors presents these conversations as a springboard for the themes and issues presented in the plays we produce. These conversations bring subject matter experts and the community together for 90 minutes of sharing and learning.
URL:https://truecolorstheatre.org/event/community-conversation-the-changing-face-of-atlanta/
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SUMMARY:2019 - 2020 Season: She Griots
DESCRIPTION:Incoming Artistic Director Jamil Jude and True Colors Theatre Company are thrilled to announce the 2019 – 2020 season\, dubbed “She Griots.” The three productions of this 17th season focus on strong women playwrights\, storytellers\, historians and leaders of various generations. \nThe season opens in September\, when True Colors will conclude Dominique Morisseau’s The Detroit Project Trilogy with Paradise Blue. In past seasons\, True Colors has produced the two other plays in the trilogy\, Detroit ’67 and Skeleton Crew. Set in 1949\, Paradise Blue explores a jazz club in Detroit’s Black Bottom\, a neighborhood on the verge of urban renewal and radical change. \nFebruary 2020 brings Jocelyn Bioh’s comedic hit School Girls; Or\, the African Mean Girls Play to the stage. This production follows a group of young women at a Ghanaian boarding school vying to participate in the Miss Ghana Pageant and ultimately\, the Miss Global Universe Pageant. \nThe season closes with George Brant’s Marie and Rosetta\, a play with music that tells the story of Sister Rosetta Tharpe and her protégée Marie Knight\, as they develop the relationship that led them to become a dynamic singing duo. \nClick here for more information about subscriptions. \nClick here to purchase single tickets. 
URL:https://truecolorstheatre.org/event/2019-2020-season-she-griots/
LOCATION:Southwest Arts Center\, 915 New Hope Road\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30331\, United States
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SUMMARY:East Texas Hot Links
DESCRIPTION:East Texas Hot Links | Written and Directed by Eugene Lee \nGreed\, corruption and Jim Crow intertwine in the tense thriller East Texas Hot Links. It’s 1955 in the piney woods of East Texas\, and Charlesetta’s Top O’ the Hill Cafe is one of the only public places where black locals can gather for comfort\, solace\, and companionship. In a community dominated by the Ku Klux Klan\, young black men have begun disappearing and turning up dead. On one hot summer night\, the patrons of the Top O’ the Hill must join forces to protect one of their own. When danger comes knocking\, the unthinkable happens\, with dire consequences for all involved. Both a riveting mystery and a compelling character study reminiscent of The Twilight Zone\, East Texas Hot Links is coming to the stage at Atlanta’s Southwest Arts Center. \nAllergy Warning: Peanuts will be consumed on stage during this performance. \nPlease be advised that this show contains some adult language and simulated gunfire and violence. Patrons who experience anxiety or symptoms of PTSD are advised to speak with the house manager before the performance. \nIf you have questions about content please call 404-532-1901 (ext 201). \nTRAFFIC ALERT!\nCascade Road will be closed to thru traffic from Fulton Industrial Blvd. to New Hope Road for the duration of this production. Please plan for additional travel time if this is your route. \n \n \nAdditional Programming\nCommunity Conversation: Preserving the Legacy of African-American Men\nSaturday\, June 22 at Noon | FREE | Southwest Arts Center \nRelated Reading: Bread by Regina Taylor | Directed by Nikki Toombs\nFriday\, June 28 at 7:30 PM | FREE | Southwest Arts Center \nGreek/HBCU Week\n \nDeep Dive\nWednesday\, July 31 at 6:30 PM | FREE | Southwest Arts Center\nLearn more about the play with a deeper look into the artistic process. \nCast Talk-back\nSunday\, August 4 at 4:00 PM | FREE | Southwest Arts Center\nJoin us for a moderated post show conversation with the artists to learn more about the work and hear some unexpected stories behind its creation. \nWine-down Wednesdays\nEvery Wednesday is wine-down Wednesday at True Colors! Join us beginning at 6:30 PM for a complimentary glass of wine in the SWAC lobby. Complimentary with purchase of ticket for patrons 21+. \nCast and Crew\nEugene LeePlaywright & Director \nNikki Toombs Assistant Director \nGerard CatusCast \nWigasi BrantCast \n\nMarkelle GayCast \nAnthony GoolsbyCast \nMaiesha McQueenCast \nCedric PendletonCast \nEugene H. Russell IVCast \nTravis TurnerCast \nLisa L. Watson\, Production/Stage Manager \nTracy Thomas\, Assistant Stage Manager \nMing Chen\, Set Designer \nFontella Boone\, Costume Designer \nRebecca Makus\, Lighting Designer \nBobby Johnston\, Sound Designer \nBradley Bergeron\, Projection Designer \nConnor Hammond\, Fight Director \nMeJah Balams\, Props Designer \nShellis “Day” Byrd\, Wig Designer
URL:https://truecolorstheatre.org/event/east-texas-hot-links-july2019/
LOCATION:Southwest Arts Center\, 915 New Hope Road\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30331\, United States
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SUMMARY:FREE Play Reading: "Bread" by Regina Taylor
DESCRIPTION:photo courtesy of WaterTower Theatre \n \nBread | Written by Regina Taylor\nDirected by Nikki Toombs \nBread is nourishment. Bread is legacy. Bread is life itself. And bread is money. This play by award-winning Dallas-born actress and playwright Regina Taylor weaves a compelling family drama of hopes\, fears\, thwarted dreams\, and dark secrets against a turbulent backdrop of racial tension and social upheaval. It is late 2016; a time of change. James and Ruth are a middle-class couple from Oak Cliff\, a historic south Dallas neighborhood on the verge of gentrification. They plan a bright future for their teenage son and his soon-to-be-born brother. But when James’ brother Jeb returns home\, buried family tensions resurface and the past casts a troubling shadow across an uncertain future. Taylor’s stirring\, timely story of identity and family asks: How can we prepare the next generation for what’s to come? \n\nTrue Colors Theatre Company is proud to introduce a series of staged readings with themes that parallel those in our season productions. We will examine our world through the eyes of characters while creating intimate occasions to engage with patrons. \nIn advance of our production of Eugene Lee’s “East Texas Hot Links”\, we will produce a staged reading of Regina Taylor’s “Bread”. Both plays explore how communities are impacted by the disappearance and death of young Blck men. Join us as we further develop the work of one of the most respected contemporary Black writers. \nEvent Schedule: \n\n7:30 PM | Pointing out Parallels – An Introduction of Themes\n7:45 PM | “Bread” Staged Reading\n9:15 PM | Post-Show Discussion
URL:https://truecolorstheatre.org/event/free-play-reading-bread-by-regina-taylor/
LOCATION:Southwest Arts Center\, 915 New Hope Road\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30331\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190622T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190622T140000
DTSTAMP:20260608T093839
CREATED:20181217T023723Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190606T194730Z
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SUMMARY:Community Conversation: Preserving the Legacy of African American Men
DESCRIPTION:Kenny Leon’s True Colors Theatre Company presents\nCommunity Conversation: Preserving the Legacy of African American Men \nSaturday\, June 22\, 2019 | Program begins at 12 PM | FREE & OPEN TO THE PUBLIC \nAs each generation takes the baton from the previous generation\, they hope for ever-increasing achievements. Sadly\, many of the achievements of our forefathers get washed away as the years pass on. We discuss how to honor and preserve the accomplishments of past generations while carving out new territory for 21st-Century African American men. \nPanelists include: \n\nKwame Johnson\, President & CEO\, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metro Atlanta\nWayne Pleasant\, Treasurer & CFO\, 100 Black Men of Atlanta\, Inc.\nCharles Stephens\, Founder & Executive Director\, The Counter Narrative Project\n\nThe conversation will begin promptly at noon and end at 2 PM. \n\nTrue Colors presents these conversations as a springboard for the themes and issues presented in the plays we produce. Hosted by Associate Artistic Director\, Jamil Jude\, these conversations bring subject matter experts and the community together for 90 minutes of sharing and learning.
URL:https://truecolorstheatre.org/event/preserving-the-legacy-of-african-american-men-community-conversation/
LOCATION:Southwest Arts Center\, 915 New Hope Road\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30331\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190601
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190602
DTSTAMP:20260608T093839
CREATED:20190508T192658Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190508T193453Z
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SUMMARY:True Colors Applauds Awards Brunch
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URL:https://truecolorstheatre.org/event/true-colors-applauds-awards-brunch/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190506T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190506T210000
DTSTAMP:20260608T093839
CREATED:20190312T223009Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190312T235518Z
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SUMMARY:August Wilson Monologue Competition National Finals
DESCRIPTION:The National August Wilson Monologue Competition is presented in collaboration between True Colors Theatre Company and Jujamcyn Theaters. \nWhen: May 6\, 2018 · 7:00pm\nWhere: August Wilson Theatre\n245 West 52nd Street\, NY\, NY\nFREE & Open to the Public \nThe event\, which is free and open to the public\, features high school students from Atlanta\, Boston\, Buffalo\, Chicago\, Los Angeles\, New Haven\, New York\, Pittsburgh\, Seattle\, Dallas\, and Greensboro\, North Carolina performing monologues by the late\, legendary American playwright. \nA panel of celebrity judges will evaluate the competitors and select a winner. The students with the top three scores will win cash scholarships. The evening will also include performances by well-known Wilsonian veterans and special musical guests. \nThis program is presented thanks to support by Delta Air Lines.
URL:https://truecolorstheatre.org/event/august-wilson-monologue-competition-national-finals-2019/
LOCATION:August Wilson Theatre\, 245 W 52nd St\, New York\, NY\, 10019\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190425
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190427
DTSTAMP:20260608T093839
CREATED:20190408T184718Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190425T010716Z
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SUMMARY:Spring Play Reading Series: The Griot
DESCRIPTION:Kenny Leon’s True Colors Theatre Company is excited to announce the line-up for our annual Spring Play Reading Series. The theme of this year’s series is “The Griot.” The West-African Griot\, the storyteller\, is the holder of the stories of a people and the preserver of culture and traditions. As the Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade ripped people from their native lands and brought about a mix of disparate people\, the Griot helped to unite the stories of the various communities and helped them preserve their heritage. In the tradition of the Griot\, we will remember and reflect on the past as we ideate the ways in which we wish to change and impact the future. \n\nThursday\, 4/25/19 at 7:30 PM\nThe African Company Presents Richard III\, written by Carlyle Brown\nDirected by David Koté\nVenue: 7 Stages | 1105 Euclid Ave NE\, Atlanta\, GA 30307 \n40 years before the Civil War\, William Henry Brown\, a free black American\, organizes a production of Shakespeare’s Richard III for a predominantly black audience. But in doing so\, Brown challenges the leading producer of New York City\, Stephen Price\, who has secured the famous English actor Junius Brutus Booth to play Richard III at his Park Theatre. As Brown fights for the right of his company to present Shakespeare\, his African Grove Theatre Company fights within their ranks\, questioning the appropriation of English drama for African-American actors and the racial implications of such a move. Based on the true story of the first African-American theatre company\, Carlyle Brown’s The African Company Presents Richard III carries a timeless message of negotiating racial consciousness in theatre that still resonates for actors and audiences today. \n\nFriday\, 4/26/19 at 7:30 PM\nUntitled Adinkra Play\, written by Gabrielle Fulton\nDirected by Jamil Jude\nVenue: Fulton County Arts and Culture Aviation Community Cultural Center | 3900 Aviation Circle\, NW\, Atlanta\, GA 30336 \nAn African American couple\, Will and Charity-Grace\, are the hopes and dreams of the diaspora. The “talented tenth\,” they are a successful power couple. That is\, on the outside – within the relationship\, they’re barely recognizable to one another. Their marriage is on the brink of failure when an old friend\, their Ghanaian host brother (Kwaku) from their college study abroad\, appears on the doorstep for a visit and turns their relational orientation on its head. The currently untitled play utilizes the aesthetic features\, ideas\, proverbial meanings and messages communicated in Adinkra symbology of West Africa to explore authenticity within relationships while exploring the Western roots of homophobia. \n\nSaturday\, 4/27/19 at 7:30 PM: Canceled  \nThis is an exciting opportunity to join us for a live reading by professional actors and directors. This Series is FREE and open to the public.
URL:https://truecolorstheatre.org/event/spring-play-reading-series-the-griot/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190301T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190301T223000
DTSTAMP:20260608T093839
CREATED:20181217T023428Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190221T191945Z
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SUMMARY:August Wilson Monologue Competition Regional Finals
DESCRIPTION:RESERVE YOUR FREE TICKET \nKenny Leon’s True Colors Theatre Company is proud to present the Annual August Wilson Monologue Competition for Greater Metro Atlanta area high school students\, grades 9-12. This competition\, coordinated by True Colors Theatre’s Director of Education\, Nikki Toombs\, focuses on the plays of August Wilson’s American Century Cycle\, which chronicle the African American experience through the 20th century. Each play is set in a different decade and is filled with soaring\, lyrical monologues that take the song\, laughter\, pain\, and rich content of African American life and places it in the mouths of the greatest and varied ensemble of characters written since Shakespeare. \nThe inspiration for the competition was sparked by two of August Wilson’s closest living collaborators\, Kenny Leon and Todd Kreidler. Kenny Leon\, the Co-Founder and Artistic Director of Kenny Leon’s True Colors Theatre Company\, worked closely with Wilson; directing most of the Century Cycle plays on Broadway and at regional theatres. Todd Kreidler\, former Associate Artistic Director for Kenny Leon’s True Colors Theatre Company\, was Dramaturge for Wilson’s last play and Director of his one-man show. As a result\, both have intimate knowledge of August Wilson as an artist and as a person. According to Kreidler\, “The goal of the competition is to help garner partnerships with communities\, schools\, and theaters across the United States\, and to create educational materials about August Wilson that allow students\, of all races\, to connect these important theatre works with educational curricula like history\, social studies\, and literature.” \nEach student will perform a 1-3 minute monologue of his or her choosing from one of the ten plays in August Wilson’s Century Cycle. The selection can be a written speech or dialogue taken from one character within a scene but should include a point-of-entry into the character and a personal connection to the selected material. Contestants will be judged by a panel of Atlanta theatre professionals on the basis of preparedness\, understanding of the text\, emotional connection to the material\, and commitment to the performance. Past judges have included V103’s Frank Ski and Wanda Smith\, WABE’s Lois Reitzes\, actor Jasmine Guy\, CNN anchor Holly Firfer and NBA All-star Joe Barry Caroll. True Colors also offers free acting workshops and a compendium for teachers in order to prepare participants for the competition.
URL:https://truecolorstheatre.org/event/atlanta-regional-finals-awmc/
LOCATION:595 North\, 595 North Avenue NW\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30318\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190212
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190311
DTSTAMP:20260608T093839
CREATED:20181217T023548Z
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SUMMARY:Skeleton Crew
DESCRIPTION:BUY TICKETS\nArtistic Director Kenny Leon and True Colors Theatre Company are thrilled to present Dominique Morisseau’s Skeleton Crew beginning this February. Part of Morisseau’s The Detroit Project trilogy\, Skeleton Crew is an insightful drama about the value of work to workers and what happens when their livelihoods are threatened by layoffs. Set in 2008’s Great Recession\, Skeleton Crew tells the story of factory workers at the last auto stamping plant in Detroit and their uncertainty as rumors of their plant’s imminent closing stir. Jamil Jude\, True Colors’ Associate Artistic Director\, returns to the director’s chair after a successful run of August Wilson’s King Hedley II last spring. \nDez\, Shanita\, Faye\, and Reggie are a makeshift “work-family”. Dez and Shanita are young people at the start of their careers who hope to make good on their dreams before the opportunity passes. Faye has worked at the plant for over 29 years but the retirement package looks a lot better for those who reach 30 years. Reggie\, their manager\, is stuck holding the company line – he wants to prepare his team for the plant’s closing but upper management requires his silence. Each must balance their own desires\, their loyalty to one another\, and their survival with the need for meaningful work. \n\n  \n“Dominique’s writing is profound\,” shared director Jamil Jude. “Her voice is a blend of the beautiful poetry of the greatest writers of the diaspora and the laser-focused social critique of the modern age. She creates worlds with her specificity that honor her hometown of Detroit while giving everyone\, regardless of their upbringing\, something to chew on.” Jamil added\, “It’s a joy to bring the words of one of America’s best living writers back to the True Colors stage\,” referencing the 2015 production of Morisseau’s Detroit ’67\, the second installment of Morisseau’s The Detroit Project trilogy. Skeleton Crew is the third play in the trilogy; True Colors will produce Paradise Blue\, the first work in the trilogy\, next season. Playwright Morisseau received a McArthur “Genius” Grant in October of 2018 and was recognized as one of the top 20 most-produced playwrights in the 2018 – 19 season by American Theatre magazine. \nThis production contains adult language and simulated smoking. \nReviews\nSkeleton Crew Gets Timely\, Formidable Production At True Colors | ArtsATL \nCo-stars lend heft to True Color’s Skeleton Crew | AJC
URL:https://truecolorstheatre.org/event/skeleton-crew/
LOCATION:Southwest Arts Center\, 915 New Hope Road\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30331\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190201T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190201T193000
DTSTAMP:20260608T093839
CREATED:20190130T223314Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190130T232146Z
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SUMMARY:FREE Play Reading: “Wrong River” by Josh Wilder
DESCRIPTION:FREE RSVP \nDescription\n\n\n\nTrue Colors Theatre Company is proud to introduce a series of staged readings with themes that parallel those in our season productions. We will examine our world through the eyes of characters while creating intimate occasions to engage with patrons. \nIn advance of our production of Dominique Morisseau’s Skeleton Crew\, we will produce a staged reading of Josh Wilder’s Wrong River. Join us as we explore how the decisions of governments and corporations can negatively affect the masses and create moments of crisis. \nAs the water crisis in Flint\, Michigan begins to make national headlines\, a young couple struggling to make ends meet scrambles to fight for a better future for their daughter–– even if it means losing everything they have. \nThe Flint Water Crisis sparked national outrage and a grassroots movement that encouraged people from across the globe to send bottles of clean drinking water to Flint’s residents. As we celebrate a season of Moments that make the Movement\, we are excited to pair our production of Skeleton Crew with Wrong River\, two plays that humanize our country’s recent struggles. \nEvent Schedule: \n7:30 PM | Pointing out Parallels – An Introduction of Themes \n7:45 PM | Wrong River Staged Reading\, directed by Danye Brown \n9:15 PM | Post-Show Discussion
URL:https://truecolorstheatre.org/event/free-play-reading-wrong-river-by-josh-wilder/
LOCATION:Southwest Arts Center\, 915 New Hope Road\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30331\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190126T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190126T133000
DTSTAMP:20260608T093839
CREATED:20181217T022702Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190225T232445Z
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SUMMARY:Coping in Corporate Cultures: Community Conversation
DESCRIPTION:Navigating through hierarchal structures\, bursting through glass ceilings\, and dodging micro-aggressions can sometimes make going to work feel like training for the Olympics. This conversation will focus on ways to thrive in these environments\, and to have open conversations without fear. \nThese conversations are the springboard for the themes and issues presented in the plays we produce. Hosted by Associate Artistic Director\, Jamil Jude\, the conversations bring subject matter experts and the community together for 90 minutes of sharing and learning.
URL:https://truecolorstheatre.org/event/coping-in-corporate-cultures-community-conversation/
LOCATION:Southwest Arts Center\, 915 New Hope Road\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30331\, United States
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