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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