Upcoming Events at Porter Sanford III Performing Arts Center
Description
"What a powerful opportunity to listen to the voices of our youth!" “I was tired of town hall meetings and community conversations AFTER an incident,” Philip said. “Teenagers are being beat up, bullied and even killed over a break up.
Event Details
We have to find a way to get out in front of this problem.”
DANCE & BMORE'S VOICES OF CARMEN
Synopsis: VOICES OF CARMEN is a musical adaptation of the opera Carmen set in a High School. The musical brings a contemporary spin to this iconic story that's filled with fresh yet familiar renditions of George Bizet’s compositions, as well as a dozen original songs, from Pop to Hip Hop and R&B, written and arranged by CJay and Winston Philip. This brilliantly staged and choreographed piece examines escalating conflict among young people.
Stick around for a teen "talk back" panel immediatley following the performance!
Written by: CJay Philip
Directed by: CJay Philip
City of Origin: Baltimore, MD
Suitability: General Audiences (Children under 5 yrs are NOT permitted.)
Warning: Violence or Hypersensitive Triggers
Genre: Musical/Drama with Music, Dance/Physical Theatre
Booking Info: http://danceandbmore.com
ABOUT THE PLAYWRIGHT: Writer/Director/Choreographer CJay Philip first produced her adaptation of Carmen in 2007 in Zurich Switzerland with her brother and co-choreographer, Kelvin Hardy. The more recent escalation in aggression and dating violence among teens motivated Philip to bring her Carmen back to the stage and into community as a vehicle for dialogue around the topic of conflict resolution and emotional health.
"Voices of Carmen is my attempt to create an avenue for youth voices to be heard and for communities to listen. Young people face alot of pressure, stress, fear and shamed everyday. How can we help them deal with it and know they are not alone?”
Voices of Carmen maintains the Carmen Youth Council. These are students who serve as advisors to Philip on school climate, music styles, themes and the relevance of the work.
NOW is the best time to get the BEST price and guarantee availability for this event! Prices will increase with demand.
DANCE & BMORE'S VOICES OF CARMEN
Synopsis: VOICES OF CARMEN is a musical adaptation of the opera Carmen set in a High School. The musical brings a contemporary spin to this iconic story that's filled with fresh yet familiar renditions of George Bizet’s compositions, as well as a dozen original songs, from Pop to Hip Hop and R&B, written and arranged by CJay and Winston Philip. This brilliantly staged and choreographed piece examines escalating conflict among young people.
Stick around for a teen "talk back" panel immediatley following the performance!
Written by: CJay Philip
Directed by: CJay Philip
City of Origin: Baltimore, MD
Suitability: General Audiences (Children under 5 yrs are NOT permitted.)
Warning: Violence or Hypersensitive Triggers
Genre: Musical/Drama with Music, Dance/Physical Theatre
Booking Info: http://danceandbmore.com
ABOUT THE PLAYWRIGHT: Writer/Director/Choreographer CJay Philip first produced her adaptation of Carmen in 2007 in Zurich Switzerland with her brother and co-choreographer, Kelvin Hardy. The more recent escalation in aggression and dating violence among teens motivated Philip to bring her Carmen back to the stage and into community as a vehicle for dialogue around the topic of conflict resolution and emotional health.
"Voices of Carmen is my attempt to create an avenue for youth voices to be heard and for communities to listen. Young people face alot of pressure, stress, fear and shamed everyday. How can we help them deal with it and know they are not alone?”
Voices of Carmen maintains the Carmen Youth Council. These are students who serve as advisors to Philip on school climate, music styles, themes and the relevance of the work.
NOW is the best time to get the BEST price and guarantee availability for this event! Prices will increase with demand.
