Join us as we chat with the cast and director of The Color Purple performing at Knightdale High School from November 14-16, 2024.

Director Clay Raines petitioned Reclaiming Our Time to come in and mentor the high school students in this production. Those that know the story also know the significance it has to Black culture. RecTime members ensured that the story, the context, and the culture were made palpable to the students. In this conversation, we address what we shared together for what we expect to be a phenomenal performance.

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In this episode, RecTime members discuss the difficulties of having a voice in the Theatre industry. Many times, BIPOC artists are invited to express themselves but only when it's befitting. Why are our voices seemingly neglected? Devalued? How can we ensure the merit of our voice in theatrical spaces?

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David and Serena Ebhardt zum Brunnen are the proprietors of EbzB Productions. Founded in 1998, EbzB Productions, Inc. believes that the performing arts encourage positive transformation through discoveries unveiled immediately and over time. EbzB teaching artists are also dedicated to promoting dramatic art as a valuable educational tool. EbzB Productions has been recognized by the North Carolina Literary and Historical Association for its, “excellence, its exemplary work and significant contribution to the dramatic arts,” in the state with the Hardee-Rives Award for Dramatic Arts.

In this second part--of this two part episode--David and Serena chat with RecTime members about the trajectory of "Native" and the overwhelming responses that it has received and continues to receive. The husband and wife team briefly discuss "The Problem of the Hero", the feature film inspired by "Native", the play. Together, RecTime and EbzB plan to showcase this thought-provoking work by Ian Finley in September 2024.

Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):

https://uppbeat.io/t/fortune-cookie/golden-summer-lenny-b

License code: LHEJPQVBHKPYWF6L