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The Neighborhood Gallery has the opportunity to host the nationally acclaimed Black Girl Speaks: a one woman show in New Orleans, Tuesday, May 29, 2007! We are offering sponsorship opportunities to community partners in our efforts to produce a quality show. We have a long history of producing quality shows, and in the past you have been one of the leaders in this community who have consistently supported the arts and our efforts to promote talented artists who are committed to change and community renewal.
This stellar performance was written and directed by its star, the playwright/producer, Talitha V. Coverson ...Read More
The Neighborhood Gallery has the opportunity to host the nationally acclaimed Black Girl Speaks: a one woman show in New Orleans, Tuesday, May 29, 2007! We are offering sponsorship opportunities to community partners in our efforts to produce a quality show. We have a long history of producing quality shows, and in the past you have been one of the leaders in this community who have consistently supported the arts and our efforts to promote talented artists who are committed to change and community renewal.
This stellar performance was written and directed by its star, the playwright/producer, Talitha V. Coverson as "Black Girl." In this role, she serves as a vehicle for many stories about the trials and triumphs of womanhood. It offers the audience insight on the common denominator that makes us all human: “we just want to be heard.” This platform allows the countless, voiceless women of past and present to be vocalized.
In her performance, "Black Girl", becomes no less than eight different characters all expressing tales of liberation, motherhood, sisterhood, and love, as those are the four main underlying themes of each production. Those who have witnessed this transition have described it as "breathtaking and captivating", "hilarious, witty, and painful all at the same time", and "thought-provoking." Though the show has been produced in its entirety multiple times, the show has never been completely duplicated and it incorporates the local artists and community in each production. Each audience receives an experience that is unique to them. In addition, Coverson will be offering a workshop for New Orleans youth and artists entitled.
Since its first production in November 2005, Black Girl Speaks: a one-woman show has spawned a national movement of empowerment and healing, and New Orleans should definitely be involved! We have enclosed information about the show, its creator and sponsorship opportunities. We are sure we can count on your support. We are asking that all sponsorships and donations to be confirmed by May 20, 2007. The show will be held May 29, 2007.
This is a highly anticipated event, and it is expected to sell out! For more information, please give us a call at 504.894.8711 or email ngallery@webdsi.com. You should also visit the website- www.blackgirlspeaks.com for live video excerpts of the show, pictures, and media coverage. You will be glad you did.
I look forward to hearing from you,
Sandra Berry & Joshua Walker,
Directors of The Neighborhood Gallery
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