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EVENTS
A comprehensive list of performance-based/narrative work events or projects I've led, coordinated, or developed.
KCACTF 4, Festival 57: Devised Theatre Intiative Coordinator
Project Overview
Devised Theatre Initiative Coordinator
As the Devising Coordinator for Region 4, I played a key role in organizing and facilitating devised theatre programming while collaborating with the Regional Committee to promote inclusive and equitable programming. Our region primarily serves the U.S. Southeast, spanning from Virginia to Mississippi, including Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
Inclusive and Equitable Dynamic Programming
- Coordinating four teams from diverse institutions, including two-year community colleges and state universities, with teams from UNCG, NC A&T, Bluegrass Community and Technical College, and Georgia Southern University.
- Leading masterclass workshops on Devising: Ensemble-Based Theatre and Theatre in Connection with the Environment, exploring typography, spatial awareness, and viewpoints.
- Designing two showcase opportunities:
- The first showcase featured invited respondents who provided feedback using Liz Lerman's Critical Response Process (CRP)
- The second was an invited showcase with an audience of over 60 attendees!
4 Teams, 4 Colleges, Limitless Exploration...
Festival 57 Devised Theatre prompt was Lost and Found, challenging each ensemble to create a 7-10 minute piece exploring how this theme fuels their creativity, drawing from the journeys of both losing and finding.
The interpretations were limitless.
- UNCG examined the effects of loss within the mind’s confines through the lens of an Alzheimer’s diagnosis.
- Georgia Southern explored the discovery of queer-affirming spaces.
- Bluegrass Community and Technical College delved into the experience of found femininity within the security of collective womanhood.
- NC A&T presenting an intimate piece investigating the complexities of mental health’s ebbs and flows.
Each team received a Certificate of Engagement to recognize their participation.
StoryTell(HER) Summit 2023: Her Voice, Narrative & Voice
Project Overview
Co-founder, Lead Content Coordinator
StoryTell (HER) Summit 2023: Her Voice, Her Narrative & Her Vision is an inaugural collaborative event which will provide a two-day perspective of excitement in celebration of “Diversity, Equality, and Inclusivity in honor of all things “HER”.This event was created with hopes of having attendees conclude the conference feeling motivated and inspired to use their voices in implementing positive “change” on their college campuses and communities.
Intercollegiate Partnership: Old Dominion University & Norfolk State University
StoryTell(HER) Summit 2023 is powered by ODU and NSU and supported by various departments and initiatives respective to each institution to include the Department of Communications & Theatre Arts , Women & Gender Equity Center, Department of Women’s Studies of Old Dominion University. On the campus of Norfolk State University, the Office of Campus Life & Diversity, NSU-OVW (Office on Violence Against Women) Campus Grant Program and NSU Dance Theatre.
Topics Explored
- LeadHERship: Visionary Excellence
- CROWNS: Creativity, Culture, & Consent
The summit includes spoken word, poetic expression & dance performances, interactive panel discussions and so much more with concluding the summit with a Call to Action! This event will also highlight an exhibition which will highlight and lend a visual interpretation of the “Crown Act”.