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CELEBRATING THE POWER OF STORIES!
We began with complete belief in the transformational power of stories. The stories of our community are at the center of our work. Ours is a community rich in creativity, reaching across a diverse sea of ethnic influences and voices. After 15 years, we are still telling our stories - celebrating the African American experience specifically, and the experiences of people of color in general. We're happy to be in a position to lend our support (both financial and professional) and our experience broadly across the greater community. This year, our support of Sound Theatre's production of CITIZEN: An American Lyric helped them garner a Gregory Award for Best Ensemble! Beyond simply supporting productions, we push to make room for more voices to have their say. Below are other samples of what we are about. If you would like to support our work, please use the this link. (This is an especially great time to make a donation: December 3 is Giving Tuesday and a generous donor will match all new and increased giving dollar for dollar!) All donations are welcome and are tax-deductible through Shunpike, Inc. Thank you for your presence and support. We hope to see you soon! Valerie Curtis-Newton Artistic Director |
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The Black Women Wisdom Summit
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The Hansberry Project gathered talented Black Women Playwrights from around the country. A convening of artists in various stages of their careers, they came to Seattle to share their experiences and offer a new perspective on the state of the field. Pictured front row (l-r): Dominique Morisseau, Regina Taylor, Lisa B. Thompson, Lydia Diamond, Rosalind Bell, Kathya Alexander; middle: Shontina Vernon, and Alma Davenport-Person; back row: Sharon Williams, Chisa Hutchison, Amontaine Aurore and Valerie Curtis-Newton.
HEADS UP! WE ARE GATHERING AGAIN IN 2020. |
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THE EVERY 28 HOUR PLAYS by Various Authors - 12/2/17
76 - One minute plays focused on the policing of black bodies
(A collaboration with Central District Forum, Langston, Langston Hughes Performing Arts Institute and Northwest African American Museum) The readings featured a cast of over 30 artists and activists!
76 - One minute plays focused on the policing of black bodies
(A collaboration with Central District Forum, Langston, Langston Hughes Performing Arts Institute and Northwest African American Museum) The readings featured a cast of over 30 artists and activists!
The Hansberry Project is fiscally sponsored by
Shunpike is the 501(c)(3) non-profit agency that provides independent arts groups in Washington State with the services, resources, and opportunities they need to forge their own paths to sustainable success.
