Developing Artists

Journal 2 Journey Participants Colin Sherer and Kadija "K-Drizzy" Camara participated in REBEL VERSES this past weekend at The Public Theater.⁠ ⁠ REBEL VERSES is Developing Artists's youth artists festival in which the next generation of theater artists take the stage with their original work. ⁠ ⁠ The festival brings together youth arts organizations from across the city to bring fearless original performances. It’s one of the few spaces in NYC where young artists challenge what’s happening around them, and create work that fights for the kind of world they want to live in.⁠ ⁠ Another one of these spaces is taking place this week at Hi-ARTS! Luminance: The Unearthing will feature work and performances by Sasha Bolkova, Kadija “K-Drizzy” Camara, Ligaya Cullom Kassidy Khuu, Hakimah Malam and Colin Sherer.⁠ ⁠ Don't miss these young artists shine on stage — May 14 + 15 at Hi-ARTS. Tickets start at only $5. Get yours today at the link in bio!⁠ ⁠ Images by Jinn Kim

Rebel Verses ‘26 is HERE 🎤 This is more than a show. It’s a curated collection of performances by some of the best youth theater companies in NYC. These young artists are challenging the status quo and shaping the future of theater, so you don’t want to miss this one! May 7, 8, 9 at The Public Theater, 7pm Tickets in my bio 🎟️ #RebelVerses #PublicTheater #NYCTheater #DevelopingArtists

When an incredible organization like @developingartists asks you to sing, you say a resounding yes. Excited to support REBEL VERSES '26 and bear witness to this next generation of theater artists, creative collaborators and burgeoning thought leaders! MAY 7th, FRIDAY MAY 8th (yours truly singing a highly requested song) and 9th at 7 PM THE PUBLIC THEATER 425 LAFAYETTE STREET NEW YORK, NY 10003 REBEL VERSES has been a platform since 2001 for the next generation of theater artists in New York City to showcase their creativity. It fosters collaboration and connections between youth companies and prominent artists, promoting new works in theater. This event showcases the best youth companies in NYC & beyond, nurturing diverse voices, championing artistic excellence, and creating a vibrant community of young artists shaping the future of theater. Special Guest Artists include Chris Chalk on May 7, Deborah S. Craig on May 8, and UNdressed Musical Improv on May 9. * GET TICKETS- LINK IN BIO or donate to this amazing organization! Support these young artists! They are shaping our future:) * #RebelVerses #DevelopingArtists *

It’s my birthday! 🎉 Also, I got all of my books together for the first time ever! My bday wish is for contributions to Developing Artists’ “REBEL VERSES,” a youth arts festival where the next generation of theatre artists share their original work! For two decades DA’s work has been a source of joy for me and I’d love your help in supporting these young artists. Visit the Give Butter link in my bio to donate or get your tickets 🖤 May 7-9 at The Public Theater, 7pm #GiveButter #DevelopingArtists #RebelVerses #BirthdayWish #SupportTheArts

This one is for the parents out there- If you worry about your child pursuing art as a career, I would like to invite you to consider your own behavior toward art and artists. 1. Is art only worthwhile if you are highly paid? 2. Were you belittled or dismissed as an artist when you were younger? 3. Were you raised to keep your feelings to yourself? 4. Do you feel you have a right to a world of music, movies and premium tv but you shouldn’t have to pay artists for the labor because “they would do it anyway”? 5. Do you believe that art isn’t as hard as other jobs? 6. Does the art world feel snooty and inaccessible to you? Is your attitude towards the cost of access to art colored by resentment? 7. If access to art is a right of simply being a human being, why isn’t the right for artists to be compensated written into public policy? If artists could live off their work, more art would be available for everyone and you would not have to shame and discourage your children out of fear for their future well being. You cannot blame society’s attitudes and then pretend you aren’t part of society. #artists #creativelife #artseducation

Our fundraiser dropped today! So the secret is out. Playful Substance is trying to get a space and we are waiting in the most sincere fundkin patch for The Great Fundkin to arrive. (Psssst, that’s your cue! YOUR the Great Fundkin!) Click the link to our fundraiser in our linktree to find out more and pledge your support! #fundraiser #rewards #fun #theatre #indietheatrenyc

I have been thinking a lot about the way we represent our craft to the world. Sure, we should be able to laugh at ourselves. Absolutely. But let’s not misrepresent what we do and who we are as fundamentally unserious people. Especially not to the point where we start to lose a grip on our own practice. Not everyone is going to understand what we do. That’s ok. Do you understand what everyone else does? Do you need to in order to give them respect? How do you expect others to give your work respect if you do not model it with commitment, professionalism, and diligence? Do the work. Represent the work. Be a good practitioner. #indietheatrenyc #acting #respectforacting #theatre

Only 2 chances to see @developingartists Ensemble’s response to the state of the world. And if know anything about DA’s Troup, you know they got something compelling to say! Wednesday August 12 & Thursday August 13 @7pm /make-art-with-liza-jessie-petersont

Yo! The youth got some shit to say about the world These voices are the vanguard of their generation… for such a time as this Artwork done by student. She’s genius. They’re genius. I’m sooo proud Come see this powerful play Support live theater. Support the youth. Be in community I am so honored to help shepard and develop the Developing Artists Ensemble 2025 in creating an original play Link in bio @developingartists #wedeservebetter #developingartists

Had the time of my life playing Velma Kelly in Gramercy’s production of Chicago! Someday I’d love to reprise the role on Broadway #nyc #manhattan #velmakelly #gramercyarts #chicagothemusical #broadway #actress #dancer #singer #producer #allthatjazz #johnkander #fredebb #fosse #mtc #ididntdoit #theater #musicaltheatre #stardom #future #casting #behindthescenes #velma #musical #film #supportsmallartists #drama #wow #hot #model

Pithy Party is TONIGHT @theratnyc ! 6:15- Mixer/Casting 7:00- Show Celebrate new works by Tori Barron Amanda Faye Lacson Niki Hatzidis Bree O’Connor Jerry Polner Donald Wollner Come on out! It’s gonna be a great time. Tix $10 https://our.show/pithyparty #indietheatrenyc #newwork #playwright #playwright #actor #coldreading

grateful for moments of clarity, seeing who/what is, random acts of kindness + generosity, reconnections - even the ones bringing us together in sadness, subtle expressions of love, showing support for those doing the work, patience & occasional spirit lifting fits 🤲🏽🧿🪬🌹🕊️🎭