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“SHOT” – The Drama of InJustice

January 15, 2021

By Gloria J. Browne-Marshall His teenage body lay cooking in the August heat as the world watched. Michael Brown, 18, was dead on the street of Ferguson, Missouri, shot by Police Officer Darren … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Gloria J. Browne-Marshall, Injustice, Police Brutality, SHOT Caught A Soul, Stage Plays

Andre Lee Ellis Hops Behind the Wheel as Hoke, in “Driving Miss Daisy”

January 26, 2019

By Dylan Deprey It has been about 25 years since Andre Lee Ellis acted on a stage. He has done a little directing, and had his own theater group, but most know the bright eyed, easy going … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Andre Lee Ellis, Driving Miss Daisy, Dylan Deprey, Stage Plays, Theater

A New Play Follows an Interracial Couple During the Holidays

December 1, 2017

By Ana Martinez-Ortiz The holiday season is officially in full force and with it comes a plethora of activities including shopping, ice skating and, for some, attending a theatre production. In … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Ana Martinez-Ortiz, Black & White Christmas, Brian Kenner, Jeremy Kenner, Stage Plays, Theater

“Blame” is a Window into the World of Human Trafficking

August 6, 2016

By Dylan Deprey A girl in her early twenties sits on the couch. Her dad comes home from work drunk, and is ready to sexually abuse her for the second night in a row. The intensity builds as the … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: David Crowley, Destiny Productions, Dylan Deprey, Human Trafficking, Martha Austin, Stage Plays, Theater

MPower Theater Group Presents UnTamed: Hair, Body, Attitude: Short Plays by Black Women

June 18, 2016

MPOWER THEATER GROUP PROVIDES PLATFORM TO DISCUSS SOCIAL PERCEPTIONS OF BLACK FEMININITY Milwaukee, WI  – MPower Theater Group, Milwaukee’s social justice community theater group is finishing its 1st … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Catina Cole, MPower Theater Group, Stage Plays, Theater, Untamed Hair Body Attitude

“Mariposa and the Saint” is a Window into the Life of Solitary Confinement

May 7, 2016

By Dylan Deprey Rev. William Harrell was thrust back into the hidden depths of his subconscious. He has suppressed the pain and anxiety of being trapped with no human contact for 23 hours at a … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Dylan Deprey, Mariposa and the Saint, Stage Plays, Theater, William Harrell

Lights! Camera! Soul! Presents Daniel Beaty’s EMERGENCY

April 2, 2016

Milwaukee Performing Arts company, Lights! Camera! Soul! cordially invites members of all age groups and interests to join them for award-wining playwright Daniel Beaty’s EMERGENCY. A production with … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Daniel Beatys Emergency, Di'Monte Henning, Lights! Camera! Soul!, Melissa Verdin, Stage Plays

Hansberry Sands Theatre season opener fills audiences with thrills, triumph and memories

September 29, 2012

Returns to the stage on September 28, 29 at 8:00pm and Sunday September 30 By Marrian Efua Hansberry-Sands Theatre Company opened their 32nd season with Ceremonies in Dark Old Men. A classic … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Ceremonies in Dark Old Men, Hansberry Sands, Kerric Stephens, Lashawnda Reynolds, Marcus Center for the Performing Arts, Marrian Efua, Michael Carter, Stage Plays, Terrance Kingsby, Theater, Tina Nixon, Vogel Hall, Willie Abney

Are You Ready? (The Stage Play)

September 16, 2011

Six friends who represent 6 aspects of faith reconnect via a popular social networking website for a weekend vacation to catch up on old times. The weekend takes a dramatic turn when the group … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Are You Ready The Stage Play, Stage Plays

Local pastor presents the riveting new stage play “No Daddy”

May 19, 2011

By Sadie James smjjambur@aol.com Local Pastor Martha Austin of Still Waters International Ministries and Destiny Productions is the writer, producer and director of the riveting new stage play … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Destiny Productions, Martha Austin, No Daddy, Sadie James, Stage Plays, Still Waters International Ministries SWIM

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