Unheard Voices: African Americans in Theatre
Feb. 2, 2021 | 2 – 3:15 p.m.
Workshop Description: This workshop will explore the history of how African-Americans in theatre, how the media has in many ways distorted the African-American
Guest Artist Teacher: Amanda Washington, Founder of Theatre From My View and the NNPN Producer in Residency at Actors Express.
Presentation Format: Virtual presentation-open to community
Music Theatre/Acting Workshop with Industry Q&A
Feb. 10, 2021 | 2 – 3:30 p.m.
Workshop Description: Join Deon Releford, from the Broadway tour of Beautiful: The Carole King Musical in workshopping the pieces of a few selected students, and discussing all things tour and industry-related.
Guest Artist Teacher: Deon Releford; Actor, Dancer, Producer, performed on Broadway tour of Carol King
Presentation Format: Virtual presentation-open to community
Music Theatre Acting/Vocal Masterclass with Industry Q&A
Feb. 12, 2021 | 2 – 3:30 p.m.
Workshop Description: Let’s get to work! Join Waitress’ Kennedy Salters in workshopping the pieces of a few selected students, and discussing all things tour and industry-related.
Guest Artist Teacher: Kennedy Salters, Actor, Singer, performed in Non-equity tour of Waitress
Presentation Format: Virtual presentation-open to community
Dance Masterclass Contemporary/Ballet
Feb. 20, 2021 | 2:30 – 4 p.m.
Workshop Description: Join Frankie with a new approach to movement and spirituality! This class is centered around stewarding the body with purpose & pleasure for The Creator; combing elements of structure, flow, technique & freedom. This class will encourage each student to push themselves beyond their own understanding & to inspire a new freeing dance, worship, praise & revelation in Spirit & in Truth.
Guest Artist Teacher: Frankie Lee, Zion Dance Company Member and Instructor at Alonzo Lines Ballet
Presentation Format: Virtual presentation-open to community
Crafting your Career- Industry and Faith
Feb. 24, 2021 | 2 – 3 p.m.
Workshop Description: A seminar for artists that addresses the state of being a part from the role. In this forum, Daja will share personal experiences and effective strategies for maintaining an awareness and identification of one’s self in a career field that frequently demands us to be someone else. Attendees will also be given space to share personal revelations and/or ask questions.
Guest Artist Teacher: Daja M. Rice, Actress, Singer, Author, Director, Producer
Presentation Format: Virtual presentation-open to community