La Diva Noire Speaks Love, Strength & Freedom

Written & Directed by Tiffani Dean

 

One woman story telling session about love, strength and freedom.  La Diva Noire will take the stage to tell three tales.  One about a personal encounter with Harriet Tubman.  Another story is about finding her voice after being lost in a relationship.  The thirds story is of the love of a black mother for her sons.  The whole piece is a mix of stage, film, poetry, prose and music.

 

 Out Of The Heart Wicked Things Doth Come

By: Jaz

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An African American female substitute teacher finally speaks truth to power to a racist Caucasian female teacher at the school they teach at. The past & the present collide & what unfolds next will shatter both worlds. This short poetic play will examine and express how two women from different worlds clash. Cecilia is hurt and angered by the racism she experiences in her profession.  She at last has her moment to express all of what she feels. Lisa, her colleague, doesn’t realize how much her actions affect Cecilia and finally moves towards an understanding.

 

Performers:

Rahnda Rize as Cecilia Nube and Charmaine Warrington as Lisa Wetherington
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Thoughts 

Written & Directed by Jody Austin

 

The role of grandparents and how Alzheimer’s can affect a family 

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We're All Sad So Let's Laugh

Written & Directed Teresa Nutter 

We're All Sad So Let's Laugh explores the funny side of misery. Through characters, storytelling, and sketches, you and Teresa can laugh and cry at it all.  

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Performers:

Teresa Nutter & Esse Kaye
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Smart Casinos

Written by Brooke Shilling

Smart Casinos is a new original play that peers into the life of a live casino game employee. Mel, an online blackjack dealer for a live dealer casino game, like an app a gambling fan may have on their phone, learns her brother is missing. But as she returns to work everyday, she begins to think she may know where to find her brother. (Staged Reading)
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Performers:

 Nina Sharp & Elena Nahrmann (stage directions)

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Marsha Blovotnik and the Magical Marvelous Chicken Soup

Written by Dan Kitrosser

In this new play by Mt. Airy native Dan Kitrosser, Marsha is struggling with writer's block before a big deadline. An ancient ancestor comes to her aid, but her sister shows up and all hell breaks loose. Join us to see if divine assistance and chicken soup can help Marsha meet her deadline, reconcile with stubborn family members, and maybe even rediscover joy.  (Staged Reading) 

 

Sponsored by:

Lantern Theater Company and Theatre Ariel

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