Melanin Magic! A Celebration of Black Excellence and Artistry
Arts, Entertainment, Theatre, Children, Family
In honor of Black History Month New Era Creative Space presents
Melanin Magic! A Celebration of Black Excellence and Artistry
Performances will be Live on Facebook and Instagram.
- Performance Date: February 20, 2021
- 2:00 PM and 5:00 PM
- The event is FREE! Donations are welcome.
- Register Here
About Melanin Magic!
Written by Jodi Fernandez
In the Fall of 2020 NECS embarked on a journey to educate, empower, and build community through learning about history. In a time of racial unrest, strength and resilience comes from knowing our history. NECS students have engaged in the exploration of African and African- American history, anthropology, and sociology over the past few months. Melanin Magic! focuses on educating and uplifting students through song, dance, and spoken word. The production will highlight the survival and resilience of people of color and celebrate our common humanity.
Showcase
In this production, NECS artists showcase their knowledge of our history through song, dance, drama and spoken word as we celebrate Black Artistry and Excellence during Black History Month. Performances will include: A short skit, a spoken word performance, a rendition of the Black National Anthem, and a musical/dance number that pays tribute to the African Diaspora in Latin America and Caribbean. The production will conclude with a talkback session led by NECS youth artists.
Creative Team:
Leslie Fields Cruz, Artistic Director
Jodi Fernandez, Writer and Artistic Director Susan Cody, Music Director
Bell Torres, Choreographer David Steele, VideoProducer
About NECS
New Era Creative Space (NECS) is a charitable non-profit organization and community-focused educational center. Our mission is to enrich the lives of children, youth, and families by assisting them in developing lifelong interests and skills through engagement in creative activities and educational programs.
We do ask that people register.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
- Jan 29, 2021
- Media Contact: Arianna Hurtado
- Telephone: 914-930-1777
- Email: ahurtado@necspace.org
- Website: www.necspace.org
