“Spell # 7” is directed by Ron Himes, with choreography by Heather Beal, scenic design by Dunsi Dai, lighting design by Joe Clapper, costume design by Brandin Vaughn, and sound design by James Biko. “Spell # 7” is also underwritten in part through a grant from the Creative Impact Fund for Diversifying the Arts – a partnership between the Arts and Education Council and local community leaders. Louis, Steward Family Foundation, and Centene Corporation. This production is also funded with support from the Regional Arts Commission, World Wide Technology, Washington University in St. This initiative supported last year’s production of Nina Simone: Four Women by Christina Ham. “Spell # 7” is the second production supported by the Sophisticated Ladies Giving Initiative. The piece is framed by the narrator, Lou (played by Brian McKinley), a magician who wants to use his magic to help the artists come to terms with their Blackness and rejoice in their identities.
In a series of dreamlike vignettes and poetic monologues, they commiserate about the difficulties they face as Black artists.
Set in a bar in St Louis frequented by Black artists and musicians, actors, and performers. “Spell # 7” is a striking choreopeom by the author of “for colored girls who have considered suicide when the rainbow is enuf”, Ntozake Shange.
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“Spell # 7” will also feature Drummond Crenshaw, Robert Crenshaw, and Jacqueline Thompson as well as four of our Professional Acting Interns: Brian McKinley, Tyler White, Christina Yancy, and Camille Sharp. My respect for my cast mates and our director is insurmountable.” I’m honored to be a part of this production. But the hip hop world has a few commonalities so I’m able to play into my strengths with this character. My background obviously isn’t rooted in theatre. The Black Rep is known for reimagining what’s possible in Black entertainment. Tef says “This is an opportunity for me to sharpen my skills and work with some of the best talent in this region. Tef Poe has received numerous Hip-Hop awards for his work, and was recently featured as a Harvard Fellow at the W.E.B.
“Spell # 7” will be The Black Rep debut of rap artist Tef Poe.
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