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     Et34888 First Time Poster Username: Et34888 Post Number: 1 Registered: 09-2006 Rating: |
 Wabi Sabi Productions President Emmitt Thrower Bronx NY 10456 et34888@aol.com Cell 917 716-6635 Hurricane Katrina No Match for Wabi Sabi Productions and Hip Hop Artist Shakka URL: http://www.wabisabiproductions.com New York, NY Sept 08, 2006 Wabi Sabi Productions along with Producer, Writer, Director Emmitt Thrower and Hip Hop Artist/Activist "Shakka" have teamed up to tackle the psychological and emotional issues around Katrina. The opening of "the Hip Hop Multimedia Musical " Katrina: A Whole Lotta Water is Nov 9, 2006 8 PM at the Producers Club II located at 616 Ninth Ave, New York City. Five performances have been added for November 10 through November 12, 2006: Friday 8 PM, Saturday 2 PM and 8 PM, Sunday 2 PM and 6 PM. Tickets are available at www.theatermania.com and by calling 212 352-3101. Groups call 917 716-6635 Tickets: $20- $30 About Emmitt Thrower Emmitt Thrower has produced over 11 plays off and off off Broadway for the past 16 months which address social, health and political issues. He has written about child abuse as well as identity issues.A former NYC Police officer who uses art and theater for social expression and change. About Shakka Shakka, a Harlem resident, who's family is from Baton Rouge, Louisiana performs his Katrina survivor song "So Much Water" as well as other original music and songs. He has a history of using art for social change as evidenced by the Shakka Child abuse project. About Wabi Sabi Productions Inc Wabi Sabi Production Inc. is a Not For profit corporation established in March 2005. It has a fiscal sponsor in Fractured Atlas. It is located in the Bronx NY and produces mostly out of Manhattan. They produce shows/videos/events and performances dealing with social, health and political community issues. Online visit: http://www.wabisabiproductions.com # # # Media Contact Barbara Johnson email: wabisabimail@aol.com phone: 917 716-6635 | ||
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Katrina Re-opens Dec 14th in NYC. New York, NY -- Emmitt Thrower is the owner and president of the non-profit Wabi Sabi Productions. With the Re-opening of Katrina: A Whole Lotta Water just around the corner on Dec 14th his organization and their sponsor Fractured Atlas anticipates a lot of buzz about the off Broadway play. After a successful run in November the show has been extended. Emmitt Thrower is a recipient of the 21st Century Independent Spirit Award in culture and the chairman of the Otto Awards for political theater. He is also one of the founding organizers of Five Points Productions Theater, collaboration between diverse theater companies uniting to produce political theater on 42nd Street. Emmitt's goal artistically is to find diamonds in the rough and help develop them, and then release them into the universe. Katrina: A Whole Lotta Water will bring attention to many performers, but more importantly to a crisis that is ongoing in the affected areas that the hurricane devastated. The focus of the multimedia event will surround the deep social issues around such a life-changing event and help those unaffected by its far-reaching destruction to come to an understanding of how important it is to feel the pain and suffering of others and count their blessings for what they have. Many life situations can be set to music and dance and this is no exception, in fact, the play brings it all home straight to the heart, and that is the hope and intent of its creators. The Re-opening of the hip-hop multimedia musical Katrina: A Whole Lotta Water is Dec 14, 2006 at 8 PM at the Times Square Arts Center Room 500 located at 300 W 43rd St , New York City 10036. Five performances have been added for December 14th through December 17, 2006: Thursday 8 PM, Friday 8 PM, Saturday 3 PM & 8 PM, Sunday 2:30 PM . Tickets are available at www.theatermania.com and by calling 212 352-3101. Groups can call 917 716-6635 for tickets. The cost of admission ranges from $20- $30. Contact Emmitt H Thrower President/Producer Wabi Sabi Productions Inc. http://www.wabisabiproductions.com 917 716-6635 et34888@aol.com  | ||
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KATRINA: A WHOLE LOTTA WATER OPENS IN BALTIMORE, MD JANUARY 19TH  -- Disabled Hurricane Katrina survivor/dancer performs in Off Broadway Hurricane Katrina play January 19th-21st in Baltimore, MD. Tiara Mone't King (Sunshine), a wheelchair-bound double survivor of domestic violence and Hurricane Katrina survivor, will perform in the new multimedia Hip Hop Musical "Katrina: A Whole Lotta Water." The show recently had its opening in NYC. -- Disabled Katrina Survivor Tiara King Joins Cast Katrina Rips Families Apart Katrina Survivors Are Devastated Baltimore, MD (BlackNews.com) - Tiara, a former New Orleans resident and survivor of Hurricane Katrina now temporarily relocated back in her hometown of Baltimore, Maryland has been pegged for a role in the off Broadway production that is touring in Baltimore from January 19th to January 21st at the Rognel Heights Cultural Center located at 1200 Wicklow Road, Baltimore, Maryland 21229-1548. Tiara said, "I am happy to be back up on stage doing what I love, dancing and acting." The show times are 1/19/07 Friday 8 PM, 1/20/07 Saturday 1 PM "Special Youth show" reduced cost tickets for under 18, 1/20/07 Saturday 8 PM 1/21/07 Sunday 4 PM Special Dinner Theater/Fundraiser Tickets $50. Tickets can be purchased at www.theatermania.com or by calling 866-811-4111. Ticket prices are $20 to $30 except on January 20th, Special Youth rates at 1 PM show and dinner show on 1/21/07. Groups call 917--716-6635. Tiara attended the Baltimore School for the Arts and did a summer stint at New York City's Alvin Ailey Summer Institute. She was brutally shot twice in 2004 in a domestic violence incident and suffered a spinal cord injury that left her paralyzed from the upper waist down and confined to a wheelchair. She moved with her family to New Orleans for healing. One year later in 2005 she had to deal with the Hurricane Katrina disaster and the lack of proper government response to it. After evacuating their home in New Orleans, she and her mother, Cynthia, were forced to separate from her father and her son, Isaiah, and resigned to live in shelters in Baton Rogue. They finally were able to get out of Louisiana and be reunited in Baltimore. Tiara's supportive family has helped her endure these traumatic times. Emmitt Thrower the writer/producer/director/actor who cast Tiara is himself also disabled and a survivor of a brain stem stroke he suffered in 2001. He was wheelchair-bound, unable to stand, speak, walk, eat, and eventually lost vision in his left eye. He fought back and was able to overcome his disabilities and again learn to walk, speak and become independent again. He then started his non-profit Production Company, Wabi Sabi Productions, in 2005. It is based out of New York City. He also performs in the show. The music is written and performed by Harlem based Rap/Activist "Shakka" whose family is from Baton Rogue. Katrina: A Whole Lotta Water explores the emotional, psychological, human rights, race, class, and gender issues affecting Hurricane Katrina survivors. It is hoped that this play will keep them in the spotlight as this human drama continues to unfold in the gulf coast area. The play brings it all home straight to the heart, and that is the hope and intent of its creators. Sitawi Jahi, the President and CEO of the New Orleans-based Movements Unlimited Performing Arts Company and the co-producer of the Baltimore show, just returned to Maryland from his first visit back to New Orleans since evacuating because of Hurricane Katrina in 2005. He was able to re-open Movements Unlimited’s office at Ebony Square Cultural Center in New Orleans. He was disheartened by the lack of progress in returning former residents and families back home to rebuild. He stated, "I am saddened by seeing so many people on the streets riding bikes just talking to themselves. They are emotionally scared. It's bad." He said, "People are in dire need of help. The horrors of the devastation from Katrina are still there. It is unbelievable. There is a lot of a work to be done for the city to recover. ” About Wabi Sabi Productions Inc.: Wabi Sabi Production Inc. is a not-for-profit corporation established in March 2005. It has a fiscal sponsor in Fractured Atlas. It is located in the Bronx, NY and produces mostly out of Manhattan. They produce shows/videos/events and performances dealing with social, health and political community issues. Website: www.wabisabiproductions.com About Movements Unlimited Performing Arts Company Inc.: A non-profit 501 (c) 3 Corporation. Their management team has over 60 years of operating experience in youth development. Movement Unlimited operates several programs in urban markets in the United States including New Orleans. Sitawi Kiongozi Jahi, the President, and his wife, Cynthia Jasari Williams-Jahi, the Founder, are unique in that they themselves are former New Orleans residents and survivors of the Hurricane Katrina disaster. Website: www.movementsunlimited.org Contact New York: Wabi Sabi Productions, Inc. Emmitt Thrower Producer/President email: et34888@aol.com phone: 917-716-6635 Contact Maryland: Movements Unlimited Performance Arts Company Inc. Sitawi Kiongozi Jahi President/CEO 443-573-5451 (Office & Video Phone) 410-800-3975 (Cell) email: sitawi.jahi@movementsunlimited.org  | ||
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BARRY WHITE:GUIDED BY DESTINY MUSICAL OPENS JUNE 14-24 IN NYC Wabi Sabi Production's new off Broadway musical and mini concert opens June 14-June 24th, 2007 In NYC. The play explores the life and music of legendary musical great Barry White. ProductionHub.com the leading online resource and industry directory for film, television, video and digital media production is supporting the production as an event partner. A scarcity of musicals about contemporary African American musicians has Inspired writer, producer and director Emmitt Thrower in collaboration with Lanar to create this ground breaking play entitled "Barry White: Guided By Destiny". The play focuses on the Barry White many don’t know. The Barry that struggled mightily to overcome poverty, gangs, violence, and a life of crime to achieve his measure of success. The musical will debut on June 14th to June 24th, 2007 at the Times Square Arts Center 300 W 43rd street at the 411 Theater, Room 411, NYC 10036. Show times are Thursday-Saturday at 8pm, Saturday at 3pm, Sunday at 4pm. Tickets are $25.00 To $42.50. Tickets can be purchased at www.theatermania.com/content/show.cfm/show/132739 or by calling 212 352-3101 24 hours a day. For more info and group (10+) sales contact Emmitt at 917 716-6635 or visit website at http://www.wabisabiproductions.com/current.htm Barry White is played by Lanar who is also the Musical Director. Venus Adore a multitalented singer and actress portrays lead singer and Barry's wife Glodean of The Love UnLimited Singers. The show features Nu Millennium A Capella Soul who add their special brand of soulful vocals to the mix. They will portray “The Upfronts” and also Gang Members of the “Businessmen” Clan in the production. In "Barry White: Guided By Destiny" Emmitt explores Barry White's preoccupation with perfection and the guiding voice that led him to greatness. His relationships with Muhammad Ali and Elvis Presley whom he credits with literally changing his life are also chronicled. His life long friendship with his 2nd wife Glodean is also featured in play. Lanar has performed with such R and B legends as The Manhattans, Kevin Owens longtime Luther Vandross backup singer now lead singer of Ray, Goodman and Brown, The Persuaders, Cameo, The Legendary Intruders and he also worked with Ray Serrano of Africa Bambaataa and Soul Sonic Force. He is a managing partner with radio host and promoter M. Martin Hall. Lanar will be appearing at the Apollo Theater in a Special show on May 30, 2007. CONTACT Emmitt Thrower Producer/Director/Writer 917 716-6635 et34888@aol.com  |
