The Afro-Existential Podcast

In this episode of Creating Art in Crisis, we speak with singer-musician, Sy Smith and actor-director, Shawn Carter Peterson, the producers & creators of Shawn & Sy Variety Live on Facebook Live., The husband and wife duo created their own variety show from home during quarantine, and they discuss the lessons they've learned along the way. We also hear new music from Sy Smith & discuss how she collaborated with other artists during the pandemic to make it happen. Follow Sy Smith on Instagram @syberspace, https://biglink.to/sysmith & Shawn Carter Peterson @ shawnthemaestro. Follow us @theafroextheater.

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A conversation with Che'Rae Adams, Producing Artistic Director of LA Writers Center about the art of pivoting during a crisis.

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The mission of City Ballet of Los Angeles is to sustain a dance institution that reflects the economic and racial diversity of Los Angeles.

Introducing the art of dance to students from all walks of life.

CBLA opened with the intention of giving back. The scholarships that Ms. Gardenhire received, gave her the opportunity to study dance at some of the most prestigious schools in the country. Far to many times, students run into financial difficulty and are not able to continue and succeed in this art form. It has been CBLA’s most precious gift, to give the life lessons of dance to all students regardless of their economic or social stance in the world. We had the pleasure of speaking with Artistic Director and Founder, Robyn Gardenhire about the impact of the pandemic and how her school and company are evolving.

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ArtworxLA believes art works to combat Los Angeles’ dropout crisis. They use the rich cultural resources of Los Angeles to help engage alternative education high school students in the arts. By partnering with cultural institutions, arts colleges, and creative industry professionals, they encourage youth to stay in school, earn their high school diploma, and pursue a plan for their futures. We had the pleasure of speaking with Executive Director, Shelby Williams Gonzalez about the impact of pandemic on the program and the students.

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In our second interview of the six-part series, Creating Art in Crisis, we talk with Danny Feldman, The Producing Artistic Director, of the Pasadena Playhouse about the launch of PlayhouseLIVE, their innovative digital hub that seeks to “break down the physical boundaries of theater walls and open access to audiences all over the world,”

While the ongoing pandemic pulled the curtains on live theater as we know it– this fall Pasadena Playhouse launched and began streaming, PlayhouseLive an innovative online streaming platform. It includes both free content and pay-per-view events in the form of new filmed productions, staged readings, original series, documentaries, and theater classes. Visit @ PlayhousLive.org

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It's the premiere of our six-part series, entitled "Creating Art in Crisis". We explore how creatives are dealing with the current pandemic and social unrest and finding new ways to share their work while dealing with the crisis.

We kick it off with a conversation with a psychotherapist. We discuss what the first phone call to a therapist can look like, what to expect, current issues clients are dealing with, and solutions.

Melanie Stitt is a licensed clinical social worker who lives in and has a private practice in Philadelphia, as well as works for a group practice in NY and NJ. Through her several decades as a mental health professional, Melanie has worked with various populations. Her passion is working with young adults and people attending therapy for the first time Identify skills to live more meaningful and pleasurable lives. Like us at the Afro-Existential Podcast, she believes in working outside of the box and that the most unlikely ideas yield the most helpful solutions. She draws from her creative and clinical background to help people live their best lives. Her goal is to make therapy attainable and understandable for people who aren’t sure what to expect.

We also get sage advice from attorney David Sparks about the upcoming election, and we debut a contagious new dance anthem for the Corona Era by two members of our fan club, Josie and Bessie, called "Corona is SO WHACK!"

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**Warning: Explicit Language in this episode***

Welcome to the Afro-Existential Podcast. On Episode 6 of the Podcast, we interview Tony Award Winning Actress Tonya Pinkins!!! Learn what your nuisance value is.

For more information about the podcast, the host and the cast of "Dead Wait", visit our website at www.afroexpodcast.com and follow us on instagram at @afroexpodcast. You can also find us on the Broadway Podcast Network at https://broadwaypodcastnetwork.com/podcast/afro-existential/.

Don't miss Tonya's podcast "You Can't Say That." 

Visit our website at www.afroexpodcasts.com and follow us on instagram @afroexpodcast. 

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IT'S THE FINALE!!!! In the final episode of Dead Wait: A Journey in Afro-Existentialism, we learn what all this hulla-ba-loo was all about. The truth comes to the surface for the Mulligan family, but is it too late?

For Cast List and Bios, visit www.afroexpodcast.com

New Episodes every Monday. Visit our website at www.afroexpodcasts.com and follow us on instagram @afroexpodcast.

Music Credit

MUSIC FACTORY Music By Music Factory: https://www.musicfactory.tm

Kevin MacLeod ~Scheming Weasel, Hidden Agenda, Sovereign, Marty Gots A Plan, (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License * http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

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Welcome to the Afro-Existential Podcast. On Episode 5 of the Podcast, Indira and Blaine discuss unconscious and implicit bias and how the Neighbor is misunderstood in the play. We also interview the lovely K.J. Middlebrooks who plays all of our host in the play Dead Wait.

New Episodes of the play every Monday. New Podcast Episodes every Wednesday. And don't miss our new bonus Friday AFRO-EX [+] episodes.

For more information about the podcast, the host and the cast of "Dead Wait", visit our website at www.afroexpodcast.com and follow us on instagram at @afroexpodcast. You can also find us on the Broadway Podcast Network at https://broadwaypodcastnetwork.com/podcast/afro-existential/.

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We are gearing up for the finale of Blaine Teamer's DEAD WAIT: A Journey in Afro-Existentialism. We've combined scenes one through four so you can catch up with the Mulligans.  Come back next week and join us for the final episode of the play and tune into the Afro-Existential PODCAST as we interview Broadway legend Tonya Pinkins.   

New Play Episodes every Monday and Podcast Episodes every Wednesday. Also, check out our AFRO-EX [+] segments. Visit our website at www.afroexpodcasts.com and follow us on instagram @afroexpodcast.

Music Credit

MUSIC FACTORY Music By Music Factory: https://www.musicfactory.tm

Kevin MacLeod ~Scheming Weasel, Hidden Agenda, Sovereign, Marty Gots A Plan, (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License * http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

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