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There are countless people behind the scenes making this year's festival a possibility. Without them, the Black Motherhood and Parenting New Play Festival wouldn't be the dream that it is today. Each of you hold a special place in our hearts.
Please take a moment to get to know them here.
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Can You Hear The Echo
by E.J. Batiste
directed by Mary E. Hodges
In Can You Hear the Echo? by E.J. Batiste, directed by Mary E. Hodges and presented in partnership with the Repertory Theatre of St. Louis, Marjorie finds herself unable to notice that postpartum depression (PPD) and postpartum anxiety (PPA) have taken hold of her as she tries to continue her pre-baby lifestyle.
 DIRECTOR - Mary E Hodges |  ACTOR - Tiffany King |  ACTOR - Christopher Tucker |
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 ACTOR - Camille Upshaw |  STAGE MANAGER - Anna Lipski |
Echo
Mysteries, They Solved
by Lynne Streeter Childress
directed by Tanasia Lewis
Mysteries They Solved: A Mom and Malcolm Adventure by Lynne Streeter Childress features Lena, a Black mother who has been homeschooling her elementary-aged son, Malcolm, and her husband, Derrick, who decide to send Malcolm back to public school. During a community council meeting that Malcolm attends for a social studies credit, they discover a series of mysterious disappearances in local yards that have left officials baffled. Mysteries is directed by Tanasia Lewis and presented in partnership with Arena Stage.
 DIRECTOR - Tanasia Lewis |  ACTOR - Rayshaun Sandlin |  ACTOR - Erika L Franklin |
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 ACTOR - Camryn Nunley |  ACTOR - Matt Casey |  ACTOR - Julian Nicholson |
 ACTOR - James Toler |  ACTOR - Ella Smith |  ACTOR - Mason Van Gieson |
 ACTOR - Brian Kirn |  ACTOR - Linda Rabin Hammell |  STAGE MANAGER - Courtney Pobst |
Mysteries
Fugue in "D" Mentia
by Gail Lou
directed by Jamil Mangan
Fugue in D’Mentia by Gail Lou captures the everyday conversations between a 92-year-old father and his granddaughters, his interactions with his 94-year-old sister, and the continuous backdrop of shared meals. This poignant piece delves into the complexities of aging, the persistence of memory, and the enduring bonds that hold families together. Directed by Jamil A.C. Mangan, it is presented in partnership with Detroit Public Theatre.
 DIRECTOR - Jamil Mangan |  ACTOR - Shonda Royall |  ACTOR - Rachel Patrice |
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 ACTOR - LaKeta Caston |  ACTOR - Diriest Crowell-Buffington |  ACTOR - Faith Berry |
 ACTOR - André DeSandies |
Fugue
Partner Theatres
Right Behind You
by D. L. Patrick
directed by amani meliyah
Right Behind You by D.L. Patrick focuses on the life of a woman fighting Covid, as well as the daughter and granddaughter who care for her in the years leading up to her diagnosis and eventual passing. Directed by amani meliyah, it is presented in partnership with National Black Theatre.
 DIRECTOR - amani meliyah |  ACTOR - Shonda Royall |  ACTOR - Tyne Dickson |
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 ACTOR - Khalia Damali |  ACTOR - Destynee McMichael |  ACTOR - Brenda B. Wilson |
 ACTOR - Ti Nicole Danridge |  STAGE MANAGER - Kristina Jackson |
Partner Theatres
Right Behind
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