GDW EVENT ALERT: SNOW BLACK - Snow White Retold from A Black Perspective Premieres August 9, 2019

By Gloria Dulan-Wilson

Hello All:

My sister/friend Lisa Hopkins has created yet another wonderful masterpiece for you and your children. Lisa's mission is to teach through entertainment, and simultaneously help our children develop their creativity and talents.  

You owe it to your children and yourselves to be there and support her in her efforts to make a difference in the lives of our children and our community.

The Kama-Sahlor Group for Cultural Performing Arts

www.kamasahlor.com

‘Art Saves Lives’

Snow B - a modern retelling of Snow White & the Seven Dwarfs debuts  Friday, August 9th 

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Snow B is a modern day hip/hop retelling of the classic tale, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. This story written by Playwright, and Director, Lisa Y. Hopkins was written to address the ills of bullying that can lead to developing low self esteem and clinical depression. The Kama- Sahlor Group utilizes art to save lives to bring awareness to hopefully prevent this social disorder to coming to a head.  

The Kama-Sahlor Group for Cultural Performing Arts presents, ‘Snow B,’ on Friday, August 9, 2019 at Parkway NW High School for Peace & Social Justice at 6:30pm. Children from Camp Kama- Sahlor for Performing Arts coming from all over Philadelphia and the suburbs have been cast in this hip/hop culture production. 

Several hip/hop musical selections from the 1980’s hit ‘Funk You Up; by the Sugar Hill Label group, The Sequence is remixed to feature the talents of three leading role actresses, Kaila Ramos portraying Quenella, the evil step-mom, Jocelyn ‘JJ’ Butler who represents the mirror telling Queenella that she is not the finest of them all and Kaya Moore portraying the sweet and innocent Snow B.   This stage play incorporates break dance movements and acrobatic movement designed by Jasmine Joseph, a 2018 graduate from the High School for Creative and Performing Arts (CAPA) and a Kama-Sahlor alum. 

Envy and jealousy play an evil and abusive part in the heart of the evil stepmother, Queenella as she tries to steal Prince from Snow B at the Extravaganz as she prepares an deadly sleeping portion. Will the kiss from Prince save Snow B from the curse? Come and see. 

This comedic and family oriented performance is open to the public and ticket information can be obtained by calling the Kama- Sahlor Group @ 215900-1044 or lisayhop@msn.com 

NOW THAT YOU KNOW

WHAT ARE YOU GOING TO DO ABOUT IT?

Stay Blessed & 

ECLECTICALLY BLACK 

Gloria

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GDW EVENT ALERT EXTRA: LIL ROMEO AND JULIESHA - presented by Kama Sahlor August 3 - be there!!

By Gloria Dulan-Wilson

Hello All:

Well educator and playwright extraordinaire, Lisa Hopkins, has done it again - for your delight, and new play based loosely on Shakespeare, called LIL ROMEO AND JULIESHA -

Make it your business to see it with your kids and/or someone you love.  
Stay Blessed &
ECLECTICALLY BLACK 
Gloria

‘Lil Romeo & Juliesha Hip/Hop Musical Production 

Friday, August 3, 2018

The Kama-Sahlor Group for Cultural Performing Arts presents ‘Lil’ Romeo & Juliesha’ written and directed by Philadelphia’s own, Lisa Hopkins affectionately known as ‘Sister Lisa.

This high-energy production features children from ages 7 to 18 throughout the city of Philadelphia who are excited to be a part of a Northwest Philadelphia community’s summer camp production.

This seven week program provided lessons on: Hip/hop dance, modern dance, theater arts, vocal arts all needed to help develop confidence, communication and public speaking abilities for children at risk who essentially lack resources.

‘Li Romeo & Juliesha’ is a modern re-telling of the classic Shakespearean Romeo & Juliette addressing bullying and violence that affects African- American children in our present community.

Justin Booker, a product from the New Freedom Theater and the Kama- Sahlor Group designed explosive choreography truly representing the hate between two family classes while also displaying the true love between the two leading actors, Lil’ Romeo portrayed by Kaire Ramos a 15 year old from Cheltenham and Juliesha, a 14 year old Maria Lawson from Germantown.

Lee Anthony Campbell wears many hats in this production as the acting coach, stage manager and actor who comes from the Germantown Theater Center under the tutelage of Bruce Robinson, an all time Barrymore award winner.

An R& B classic,’ We Are One’ originally written by Philadelphia’s own, Maze featuring Frankie Beverley and Remix recorded by Colone will be featured as the tehem song of the play with new lyrics written and performed by Jaron Elijah Hopkins son of the playwright, Lisa Hopkins and Justin Booker.

This multifaceted performance is being presented to the public on Friday, August 3, 2018 at Parkway NW High School for Peace and Social Justice located at 6200 Crittenden Street Philadelphia, Pa 19138 for one show only at 6:00pm.

Come on out and support these incredible children as they will rock it out on stage.

For additional information and tickets please contact Sister Lisa at lisayhop@msn.com or at 215 900-1044

NOW THAT YOU KNOW

WHAT ARE YOU GOING TO DO ABOUT IT?

STAY BLESSED &

ECLECTICALLY BLACK

Gloria

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GDW EVENT ALERT SPECIAL: CAMP KAMA-SAHLOR FOR PERFORMING ARTS MAKING YOUR CHILD A STAR

By Gloria Dulan-Wilson

Hello All:

Well school's just about over!! What are your kids going to do for summer vacation?  Sit around the house and become vidiots, couch potatoes, hang out on the corner wasting their time with  other kids with nothing constructive to do?  Or are they going to maximize their talent and creativity and perhaps become a star in the process???

If you made choice number 3, then you're going to love Camp Kama Sahlor  for Performing Arts!!

NOW THAT YOU KNOW

WHAT ARE YOU GOING TO DO ABOUT IT?

Stay Blessed & 

ECLECTICALLY BLACK 

Gloria

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GDW EVENT ALERT EMERGENCY ANNOUNCEMENT: ‘Heritage’ Showcase Debuts Friday, March 3rd @ Emlen

By Gloria Dulan-Wilson
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Hello All:

This is one of those must attend events that is being put on by Playwright/Producer/Activist/Sister/Friend Lisa Hopkins of Kama Sahlor productions.  Lisa specializes in bringing out the brightest and best talents and creativity in our youth  and this should be no different.

So I'm making a special post on my Blog, ECLECTICALLY BLACK NEWS, just for this event.

The Kama-Sahlor Group for Cultural Performing Arts

Eleanor C. Emlen Elementary School

6501 Chew Avenue                                                    

                                   Phila, Pa 19119

‘Heritage’ Showcase Debuts 

Friday, March 3rd @ Emlen

The Kama -Sahlor Group for Cultural Performing Arts is a haven for children who have been given the opportunity to freely express themselves through a performing arts platform.  

Friday’s March 3, 2017 performance will feature children from K to 10th grades from Eleanor C. Emlen and other northwest regional schools.  

The audience will be engaged in multicultural disciplines of dance, African folksongs and dramatic arts  stemming from traditional African Rites of Passage ‘Sinte” Dance at its best, along with a modern Kukere style, Caribbean dance by choreographer Jortae Charles formerly from New Freedom Theater along with  explosive acrobatic stunts.

The children have been trained in African history and culture, African folk music, dramatic arts, public speaking and African and hip/hop dances since October 2016 and are elated to showcase their talents.  

As the month of March recognizes ‘Women in History’, there will be a presentation devoted to the women who have contributed to our history such as:  Queen Hatsheput of Egypt, Harriet Tubman, Rosa Parks, Ruby Bridges and Maya Angelou in the mini-play, ‘Heritage’ written and directed by Lisa Y. Hopkins, Founder of the Kama- Sahlor Group.

A presentation will highlight the song ‘Glory’ from the civil rights film, ‘Selma’ originally performed by John Legend and rap artist Common. This song depicts our iconic leaders, Martin Luther King Jr. during his fight for voter civil  rights and Nasser Ragin an 8th grade rapper from Amy Northwest Middle School and Jaron Elijah Hopkins, an 8th  grade singer from John Story Jenks Academy of Arts and Sciences will both perform  the song as special guests duet.

Kama- Sahlor offered an internship to Parvati Thomas, a 12th grader from Mathematics Civics and Science Charter School for her 8 years of training  experience in African dance, and her professional performances in Kama- Sahlor’s past productions at  the Independent Seaport Museum and at a Juneteenth Festival  held at the Johnson House Historic Site. We also were selected to mentor Syniah Jones, a 10th grade student of Mastery Charter School  from Gratz’s campus who will perform  a solo dance part and portray Maya Angelo in the ‘Heritage’ skit.

The production will debut on Friday, March 3, 2017 for two shows at 1:45pm and 6:00pm at Eleanor C. Emlen Elementary School located at 6501 Chew Avenue in Mt. Airy. Funding was provided by the Philadelphia Activity Fund through Councilwoman Cindy Bass.

Tickets are available for the 6:00pm $10.00 for adults and $5.00 for children.

Additional information can be obtained by contacting the Kama-Sahlor Group at 215 844-6098 or at lisayhop@msn.com.

Take your children - a great way for the entire family to spend the evening and share in the fun.

NOW THAT YOU KNOW, 

WHAT ARE YOU GOING TO DO ABOUT IT?

Stay Blessed &

ECLECTICALLY BLACK

Gloria