Will help with the preservation of this important, historic institution. This event is a tax-deductible donation to Metropolitan A.M.E. Join us at Metropolitan AME church to hear actor and activist Dyllón Burnside from Pose on FX and critically-acclaimed author Darnell Moore as they unpack what it means to remove limitations around Black identity and as we invite their frank dialogue on what it means to be both Black and LGBTQ in America today. He presently serves as Music Teacher at From the Heart Christian School and is presently a member of From the Heart Church Ministries in Suitland, Maryland where Bishop John Cherry, II is Pastor.ĭyllón Burnside from Pose on FX and critically-acclaimed author Darnell Moore Jeffrey’s musical influences are Richard Smallwood, Stevie Wonder, Trey McLaughlin, Allyn Johnson, Monty Alexander, George Duke, and Doobie Powell just to name a few. He holds memberships with Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia Music Fraternity, Choir Psi Phi National Music Society DC Chapter, and Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity Inc. Jeffrey is destined to excel in music and is known throughout the Washington Metropolitan area as “Alexandria’s Maestro and Soloist Extraordinaire.” He has recorded several gospel instrumental CDs through Divine Intervention Christian Studios in Clinton, MD. Jeffrey Corry is a native of Alexandria, VA and is a graduate of Howard University and is pursuing a Masters Degree in Music Education from Trinity Washington University in Washington, D.C. His slam achievements include winning Word War, Baltimore Grand Slam, The National Poetry Slam and being ranked 3rd Slam Poet in the world in 2017. He is the founder of DewMore Baltimore and co-author of Baldwin Sent Me. Kenneth Something is an award-winning spoken word artist. Duke is the co-author of Baldwin Sent Me. He is a Southern Fried Slam Champion and 3-time Mary Bowman DC Pride Slam Champion. As same-gender-loving poets, Sons of Baldwin has never asked for a seat at the table–instead, their bold, honest, unapologetic in-your-face poetry is known to shock audiences and flip the table upside down.ĭuke the Root is an award-winning poet, organizer, and artivist. Sons of Baldwin is a spoken word duo made up of Kenneth Something and Duke the Root. Pre-show Performance: Sons of Baldwin (Curated by Busboys and Poets) and Pianist Jeffrey Corry Attend the show (tickets not included) and finally, meet the actors after the curtain falls to hear their unique perspective. First, chat with STC’s Education and Artistic staff about the playwright, the production’s historical context, and the director’s vision for the play. Under 35 patrons can purchase a ticket to Young Prose Night (YPN) and be invited to a post-show reception with the cast, including complimentary drinks courtesy of our partners On Tap magazine, a special guest brewery, and STC’s wine sponsors, Robert Mondavi Private Selection and Ruffino Winery.Ĭonnect historical information with contemporary artistic vision at this conversation between a local scholar and the production’s creators.Įxperience an ultimate night of theatre at STC. Since 2000, Words Beats & Life have been unapologetic advocates for the transformative power of hip-hop culture in all its forms, empowering artists to relentlessly create and refine systems that demonstrate this notion of positive change through creativity. IMAG’s unique style of hip hop reflects the gospel, jazz, and social issues contained in Baldwin’s play.Īfter holding their Youth Poetry Grand Slam Finals at the Harman last spring, Words Beats & Life will return to the Forum to present a spoken word performance reflecting the themes present in The Amen Corner. Lemond Brown, better known as IMAG, blends soulful blues and funk rhythms with international flavor. Led by artist Lionel Daniels, aspiring painters will complete a portrait of James Baldwin while enjoying fine wines from STC’s wine sponsor.Ĭome directly from work, get a drink at the Forum bar, and transition into the evening with a unique mix of performances: Jackson, I Am Not Your Negro is a 2016 documentary film directed by Raoul Peck, based on James Baldwin’s unfinished manuscript Remember This House. I Am Not Your Negro, Sunday, January 19 at 7 p.m. If Beale Street Could Talk, Sunday, January 19 at 2 p.m.īased on James Baldwin’s 1974 novel of the same name and nominated for three Oscars, If Beale Street Could Talk is a 2018 romantic drama directed and written by Barry Jenkins. and 2) provide opportunities to connect with STC’s production of The Amen Corner through select special events, free creative conversations, and other engagements both at Sidney Harman Hall and throughout the city. Amen, Baldwin!: A Living Celebration will unite institutions, community partners, local artists, and activists to 1) honor the legacy of James Baldwin and his history within Washington, D.C.
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