A huge THANK YOU to Letrena Smith Photography, Naomi Hiramoto (make-up artist), and Ruby Aquino (videographer and production assistant) for a beautiful photo shoot this week! We looked truly beautiful!
Special Thanks to SEATTLE REPERTORY THEATRE and LANGSTON HUGHES PERFORMING ARTS CENTER for your support. We just want you to know that we appreciate you.
We would also like to thank the following individuals for their support:
Tyrone Brown
Dawn Rains
Natalie Gilmore
Laura Penn
Lisa Fitzhugh
Rob Collins
Twanda Hill
Kudzi Mudzi
To create original theatrical works produced and written by African-American female theatre artists throughout the greater Seattle community. We introduce and develop African-American female theatre artists to the areas of directing, playwriting, acting, and theatre production.
Photo was taken by Latrena Smith.
(The founders from left to right: LaChris Jordan, Melissa N. Green, Adrienne Green, Felicia Loud, Sharon N. Williams, Kathya Alexander, and Sandra Boas-DuPree. Not Pictured: Joanque Smith and Leslie Daniels)
THE QUEENS:
PRODUCING DIRECTOR: Sharon N. Williams
ARTISTIC DIRECTOR: La'Chris Jordan
DEVELOPMENT: Felicia Loud
FUNDRAISIER: Tonya White
PUBLIC RELATIONS CONSULTANT: Karla D. Clark, KC Media Strategies
STAFF: Sandra Boas-DuPree, Adrienne Green, and Joanque Smith
2007 FESTIVAL PLAYWRIGHTS:
Kathya Alexander, HOME GOING
A son returns home for the first time in 15 years from New York City, after hearing news of his mother's illness. He's bringing his wife home to introduce to the family. His cousin is recently released from prison and is adjusting to life on the outside. The two have been raised like brothers, but have always had a relationship that is couched in jealousy. This is a family that is very affectionate, but not truthful. They exhibit a lot of physical intimacy but not much emotional honesty.
LaChris Jordan, PINEY RIDGE
A gripping story of racial tension in 1920s Virginia.
Melissa N. Green, TAWNY'S LULLABY
A young woman reflects and tells a powerful story about the trials and tribulations of how the abuse of drugs and can impact a family.
Sandra Boas-DuPree, JOURNEY FROM SPRUCE STREET
Two black women reminisce about the challenges they faced as children when they moved from their inner city home, to a white neighborhood in the late 1960's. Edwin Pratt, president of the Seattle branch of The Urban League, who was assassinated, plays a key role in their lives.
Sharon N. Williams, MY EXPERIENCE
Patricia reflects on her time spent at a Historically Black University while exploring her relationship with her great-Uncle Dool.
Hey beautifuls! I want you all to come start auditioning for us, and Romeo and Juliet auditions are coming up next! Spread the word - you can check out Balagan's myspace page (myspace.com/balagantheatre) for more info or just ask me! xoxo love "brook"!
