A two-act production of poetry, music and dance performed by participants from the TOMORROW’S GIRLS Program.
With the help of some of Philadelphia's finest female performance artists:
Oni Lasana ~ Runett Nia Ebo ~ Debra Powell-Wright ~ Dee Maria
Darlene Godwin ~ Nish Pugh ~ Yolanda “Queen” Parks
Special guest speakers were:
Dr. Angelia D. Nelson – author of “The Ghetto Is Not My Final Destination.”
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Produced, Directed and Written by
Pat McLean
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Held on Saturday, March 18, 2006
from 1:00 to 4:00 PM
@ The African American Museum (AAMP)
7th & Arch St.
Tickets were: $10.00
with refreshments provided and vendors available
ALL proceeds went to the TOMORROW’S GIRLS 2006 Program
The program was a huge SUCCESS! Made possible by a caring and supportive community and all of the ladies above.
Below are some photo's and highlights from the show.
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Pat McLean-RaShine opened with a warm welcome and thanks to a beautiful audience.
In Scene #1,ME & MY SISTAHS, Debra Powell-Wright, welcomed the Tomorrow's Girls to womanhood while reciting her profound poem "We Are."
In Scene #2, HIP HOP, Oni Lasana took the girls and the audience to new heights as she soared (with her base backup "Barry Black), with her Sista Wings performance.
In Scene #3, TELLIN' TALES, Runett Nia Ebo, the original author of the world renowed poem "Lord Why Did You Make Me Black," gave a riviting performance, as she helped the girls realize the beauty of themselves with that poem and "Sho'Beats the Black Outta Me."
Also in Scene #3, TELLIN' TALES, was Flautis Dee Maria, who's musical redition of "Get Here," and "People Make The World Go Round," left everyone appreciative and knowledgable of the muscial contributions that we as a people have made to the world.
In Scene #4, LET'S AFRICAN CREATE SOMETHING. Darlene Godwi, dress in beautiful African atire, did just that as she recited poetry created by her about the motherland called "Home," and "It's Me."
Also, in scene #4, in keeping with the theme of creating and tradition, Yolanda "Queen" Parks, swayed the audience into her African rhythms, as she danced that dance that only we can do, up and down the ale.
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Next came time for some wisdom words of insight and empowerment from our two very special guest speakers:
Dr. Angelia D. Nelson ~ & ~ (Rev Dr.) Orphialasertrella Adams-Taylor
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Right after our eat, greet and meet intermission, it was time for ACT TWO of our production.
In scene #5, BETWEEN FRIENDS, the girls at a pajama party received rich words of wisdom and advice from, Debra Powell-Wright, as she told them what they should look for in a potential boy friend with her poem, "Brotha To Be." She then reminded them of what they have whitin themselves, and never need to go in search of, with her poem "Woman Just Be."
Next in scene #6, BEAUTY INSIDE OUT, Nish Pugh, did a head wrapping demonstation with Darlene Godwin, before she went on to celebrate her beauty and ours, as she got the audience to touch their hair, put their hand together and sing,"Happy to be Nappy."
In our last scene #7, IF I CAN DREAM IT, I CAN BE IT, the Tomorrow's Girls came on stage dressed as what they wanted to be when they grew up. From tennis player, to CEO, teacher, doctor, reporter, basketball player, on to the President of the United States,we had it all.
Lastly, was our finale, The entire cast came on stage to give a heartfelt thanks to a fantasic audience as we dance in celebration to Whitney Houston's "I'm Every Woman."
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