Asia Mark is currently playing Cornelia in Hook & Eye Theatre's production of She She She. She is new to New York City -she's only been here six months - but she is already finding her own pace and living out her dream of a joy-filled life. Keep reading as we dive into her work on She She She, Sisterhood, and how she defines success! Tell us about yourself and your journey into the Performing Arts. I'm from Detroit, and I have been performing since I was three. My mother is a poet and my father was an architect, now a business owner. I'm the second oldest of twelve siblings. I started writing scripts for my friend when I was little, directing them (not really knowing that that's what
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I don't know about you, but I am constantly looking for BOLD ways to to remind me of the power I have within. From watching Beychella, to reading May's Book Club selection, An American Marriage by Tayari Jones. We as women are in constant need of reminders and tools that show us we can defy the limits of society, breaking free from boxes, and thriving with edges, flawless skin, and our heads held high. So whats been inspiring me to live a BOLD life? Take a look below: 1. SAINT JOAN I recently saw the incredible Condola Rashad in Saint Joan and left so inspired by her performance and the script. As Saint Joan, Condola is unshakeable, certain, and sure of her identity and purpose to change th
We asked our BOLD Facebook group what book they wanted to reach next and we are happy to announce that the May book of the Month is An American Marriage by Tayari Jones. Check out Tayari Jones' interview on "CBS This Morning". Grab your copy and join us for a BOLD discussion during happy hour at the Courtyard Marriot! May 20, 2018 @ 5:30PM Courtyard Marriott 1717 Broadway 54th street and Broadway 4th Floor Look for the Black Women
When you think of the 1971 musical Follies, what comes to mind? For me, everything but black women, but why. I must admit it is a combination of my limited imagination and the history of the show and its selection of actors. As I watched the show I learned quickly that while the show and it's writing will continue to have racial bias, it doesn't mean that black women cannot stitch their narrative into the fabric of the show, creating beautiful and vibrant possibilities. The 1971 musical about a group of former Follies performers who reunite at their soon-to-be-demolished theatre for one last look at the past, marks APAC’s final production at the Good Shepherd United Methodist Church, and we