A colleague and mentee recalls Othell J. Miller of New Jersey’s Plainfield Academy for the Arts & Advanced Studies, a tireless advocate and encourager who wasn’t content to make art himself—he also felt called to nurture it in others. For more, visit link in story or AmericanTheatre.org.
Don't miss the one and only Doris Hines as she takes center stage at History Theatre! Grab your tickets for September 18 - October 12 now and witness the powerful legacy of this unsung artist.
🎬”Ricky (film) is a singular portrait of community and Black manhood in America, and it takes a closer look at someone we walk by on the street everyday.”
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In early December of 2024, TyLie Shider's "Whittier: A Play in Portraits" was performed in the UMN's Rarig Center.
"Whittier" is a contemporary docudrama following a diverse community of neighbors quarantined in Whittier, MN days after the murder of George Floyd in May 2020. The play is inspired by the graffiti, lawn signs, and murals created in protest of Floyd’s murder. It is adapted from focus groups, interviews, and talks Shider conducted with neighbors, small business owners, and community leaders of faith during the 2020 uprisings in his neighborhood.
Watch the full video to learn more and gain insight into this powerful play.
