Productions & Workshops: Spotlight on Creativity

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Black American Working Woman - REPLAY

In the heart of a compelling narrative, a marketing manager grapples with self-doubt, hindering her entrepreneurial spirit. This internal battle is rooted in ancestral shadows that she's unaware of until a deep dive into her family's past reveals the source of her constraints. With this revelation, she courageously fights to shed the psychological barriers inherited from generations past, striving to free herself from the invisible shackles that limit her potential, and steps forward to embrace her true capability and dreams.

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The REPLAY of Black AMerican Working Woman

WATCH the REPLAY of BAWW on January 20th and become part of the empowering conversations about the needs of Black women in the workplace.

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Online

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A play by Paula Ralph Birkett

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Explore an audio snippet from scene 5 of "Black American Working Woman," featuring Paula's compelling reading as characters Tamika and Andy. Following the performance, Paula shares a heartfelt endorsement of the creative work.

Click the button below and listen from 42:47 to 49:37 to experience the depth and emotion of this pivotal scene.

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Gathering Myself (Creative Writing Workshop)

Based on the writing process of Precious Metals, "Gathering Myself" is a transformative creative writing workshop aimed at older adults, led by Carolyn Harrison. It's designed to empower participants to reframe their stories, infusing their daily lives with renewed vitality and perspective. Hosted as part of the 2024 WHAM Festival by Goddard Riverside Community Arts, this workshop emphasizes self-acceptance and the beauty in one’s truth. Proceeds support both the artists and the mission to make the arts universally accessible, underscoring the community's commitment to inclusivity and the enriching power of storytelling.

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2024 WHAM Festival: Gathering Myself

Part of the 2024 WHAM Festival collection. A creative writing workshop for older adults with Carolyn Harrison.

Date and Time:

Saturday, March 9, 2024 · 2 - 4pm EST

Location:

The Bernie Wohl Center at Goddard Riverside
647 Columbus Ave New York, NY 10025

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This workshop is led by Carolyn Harrison.

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Precious Metals: Beauty in Brokenness

Embark on a journey with Carolyn Harrison's upcoming show, a masterful solo performance that navigates the intricate landscapes of human emotions and resilience. This poignant play, through its multi-character narrative, reveals the universal truth that beauty and grace can be found even in our most fragmented moments. Harrison's artful storytelling invites audiences to explore the depths of brokenness, only to discover the ever-present beauty that binds the human experience. Prepare to be moved and inspired by this profound exploration of strength, vulnerability, and the beauty that exists within adversity.

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WHAM Festival: Precious Metals

Presented by: Goddard Riverside Community Arts

Venue: The Bernie Wohl Center at Goddard Riverside
647 Columbus Ave, New York, NY 10025

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A play by Carolyn Harrison

"In March of 2024, I had the pleasure of having The Founder and Executive Director of Good Light Productions Carolyn E Harrison and Writer and Spoken Word Artist Paula Ralph-Birkett on my show "Mental Health and You " on Bronxnet Cable Access, it was a great occasion, both Artists read excerpts from their pending stage productions celebrating the lives and strengths of black women and it was inspiring especially on a show like mind which aims to eliminate the stigma of mental health especially in communities of color and this did just that making you feel good in the process. So wanting to see more a month later I made my way to the Goddard Riverside Community Arts Center on the Westside of Manhattan to see "Precious Metals, Beauty in Brokenness' on the stage performed and Written by Ms Harrison herself. with directing, acting and lighting setting the mood just right, Ms Harrison in numerous one person vignettes told the stories of black women at various points in their lives and how they identified with numerous precious metals that helped shape and reshape their journeys from the smooth to the hard and all in between , who can relate? Metals like Gold, Silver, Platinum, Brass, Bronze, iron and Osmium were represented and it had this writer wondering which one was I but came to realized I could've been any one of them at any point in my own life and here I still am better I believe for it, that's the celebration and lesson in this beautiful work. How we as black women keep shaping and reshaping our lives oftentimes out of necessity and we're still here despite everything making history literally. I look forward to future presentations from Good Light Productions including from Mrs Birkett as well."

- Cynthia Timms, Host and Producer of "Mental Health and You"
Bronxnet, YouTube and The Manhattan Neighborhood Network

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The Danger of Hope

"The Danger of Hope™" delves into the transformative journey of Detroit high schoolers under the guidance of a Behavior Specialist, Ms. Morgan, mistakenly rumored to be a "witch." This powerful narrative explores the delicate balance between trauma and hope, as Ms. Morgan's efforts to open the minds and hearts of her students reveal the profound impact of hope in the darkest corners. Her office becomes a crucible where the potential for change wrestles with the reality of pain, making it the most pivotal space in the school.

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Good Light Productions MID-SUMMER SHOWCASE

Presented by Good Light Productions in association with The Episcopal Actors’ Guild of America OPEN STAGE Grant

Location:

Episcopal Actors' Guild
1 East 29th Street New York, NY 10016

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A play by Morgan Breon

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Spoken Word Poetry Workshop

The Real Life Writers Poetry Project brings a series of engaging workshops to Bronx locals, aimed at demystifying the craft of award-winning spoken word artists. It culminates in a vibrant showcase where participants perform and interview guest poets live, reinforcing our commitment to making poetry a relatable and accessible art form. Emphasizing social justice, this project provides a platform for new underrepresented voices from NYC to reflect and express their diverse narratives through poetry, featuring a virtual info session and a trio of interactive workshops.

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Click below to view each artist in action:

Location:

Bernie Wohl Center

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RLWPP November 2023 Showcase.
Host, Tabitha Matthews
Featured Poet, Christopher Lilly.

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Past Seasons' Projects and Workshops

Season 5

2023/24

Productions & Real Life Writers Poetry Project

Productions include Precious Metals (Solo Show), Black American Working Woman, The Danger of Hope. Real Life Writers Poetry Project - Spoken Word Poetry Workshop, Lyrical Faith & Goddard Riverside Community Arts Partnership.

Season 4

2022/21

Spoken Word Poetry Workshop

Lyrical Faith & Bronx Academy of Art & Dance (B.A.A.D.) Partnership, Workshop and Showcase performance - October to December 2022.

Penny's Kids & Jump for da' Sun Workshop

Penny's Kids (Fully Staged) - November 13-14 & 22-23, 2021. Jump for da' Sun Spoken Word Workshop at Boogie Down Grind Cafe - Hunts Point Partnership, October 2021.