Through the perfect elixir of poetry, song, and dance The Feather Doesn’t Fall Far from the Wing — my new play with music — reimagines the fall of… Read more “Audition for the Next Best Musical by a Black Playwright Hitting NYC – THE FEATHER DOESN’T FALL FAR FROM THE WING”
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“Don’t wait for success to come to you or for someone to validate you. Validate yourself.” – An Interview with Tony Award Winning Broadway Producer Ron Simons
“Create your own work. If you’re not getting the kind of roles you want, or if you don’t have an agent yet…you don’t have a manager…write your… Read more ““Don’t wait for success to come to you or for someone to validate you. Validate yourself.” – An Interview with Tony Award Winning Broadway Producer Ron Simons”
Feeding Your Inner Spirit with Your Inner Artist – FREE Classes January 20th in NYC
Prepare to engage the Bible through acting, dance, and/or song through the class of your choice while also relaxing the body and nurturing the spirit. Using scripture… Read more “Feeding Your Inner Spirit with Your Inner Artist – FREE Classes January 20th in NYC”
The #MeToo Song Setting Women Free to be Fearless — “WE WILL NOT BE SILENCED”
Hey fam! I wonder how many women there are who can’t identify with the #MeToo movement. It seems like there are WAY too many who can, and… Read more “The #MeToo Song Setting Women Free to be Fearless — “WE WILL NOT BE SILENCED””
Academy Award Nominated MLK Documentary to Have Public Screening at The Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences and The Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History Presents a special screening of KING: A FILMED RECORD… MONTGOMERY… Read more “Academy Award Nominated MLK Documentary to Have Public Screening at The Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History”
“Beyond Broadway: A Broader Perspective on Developing New Musicals” – A Panel Presented by Theater Resources Unlimited
Theater Resources Unlimited (TRU) presents the TRU December Panel –Beyond Broadway: A Broader Perspective on Developing New Musicalson Tuesday, December 12, 2017 at 7:30pm (doors open for networking at7pm) at Actors… Read more ““Beyond Broadway: A Broader Perspective on Developing New Musicals” – A Panel Presented by Theater Resources Unlimited”
Nominees for 2018 American Black Film Festival Honors Announced! Vote for Your Favorite Movie or TV Show
This week ABFF Ventures announced the 2018 ABFF Honors television and movie nominees. The show will return to the Beverly Hilton in Los Angeles on Sunday, February 25, with… Read more “Nominees for 2018 American Black Film Festival Honors Announced! Vote for Your Favorite Movie or TV Show”
Must-See Broadway Musical Speaks Truth on Colorism & Classism in the African Diaspora
I had the marvelous opportunity of seeing the Broadway musical Once On This Island on Saturday, and I was fighting back tears the whole time, because it was… Read more “Must-See Broadway Musical Speaks Truth on Colorism & Classism in the African Diaspora”
Get a FREE Sneak Peak of Ayvaunn’s Latest Play: THE FEATHER DOESN’T FALL FAR FROM THE WING
You are invited to the FREE public reading performance of Ayvaunn Penn’s latest work, The Feather Doesn’t Fall Far from the Wing. Details and a sneak peek video are… Read more “Get a FREE Sneak Peak of Ayvaunn’s Latest Play: THE FEATHER DOESN’T FALL FAR FROM THE WING”
Theatre can be a JOB not just a hobby. A REALITY not just a dream. Meet Jacquelyn Bell.
This is a fact that many people doubt, but the story of Jacquelyn Bell can probably make a believer out of any doubter. On Monday, November 5,… Read more “Theatre can be a JOB not just a hobby. A REALITY not just a dream. Meet Jacquelyn Bell.”
