THANKS FOR MAKING LITTLE GIRL BLUE A SUCCESS

Thanks to everyone who supported the production of “Little Girl Blue!”
I am extremely honored and humbled. Asante Sana. Peace & Blessings.

“LITTLE GIRL BLUE” TONIGHT!

A Philly Fringe Festival Production!!!
Wednesday, September 10th, 7:30 p.m.
@ Ethical Society in Philadelphia’s Rittenhouse Square
http://www.livearts-fringe.org/, or www.myspace.com/ladydoveakapheralyndove

Poet/Actor Lady Dove and Bassist/Composer Warren Oree Perform “Little Girl Blue.” Don’t miss this searing tale of a Black woman’s odyssey.
Peace & Blessings. Asante Sana.

LITTLE GIRL BLUE!

A Philly Fringe Festival Production!!!
Wednesday, September 10th, 7:30 p.m.
@ Ethical Society in Philadelphia’s Rittenhouse Square
http://www.livearts-fringe.org/, or www.myspace.com/ladydoveakapheralyndove

THANKS AND PRAISE

My heart is filled with thanks, praise and nervous anticipation as I make the final preparations to mount “Little Girl Blue,” my one-woman show. I trust and pray that everything will manifest in perfect divine right order. As I sit here in this meditative mood, I reflect on my artist’s statement: “Each and every poem I write, I consider a gift from God. A turn of a phrase. Emotions that surface. An experience distilled into verse. Each offering is a present form the Creator. ‘All praises,’ I say. ‘Thank you for choosing me as the vessel.’” Asante Sana. Peace & Blessings.

COUNTDOWN TO LITTLE GIRL BLUE - TWO DAYS TO GO!!!!!

A Philly Fringe Festival Production!!!
Wednesday, September 10th, 7:30 p.m.
@ Ethical Society in Philadelphia’s Rittenhouse Square
www.livearts-fringe.org, or www.myspace.com/ladydoveakapheralyndove

In just two days, “Little Girl Blue” is going up! It’s crunch time – lots of running around - pulling it all together: tweaking the costume and accessories, assembling all the props, taking care of the insurance, touching bases with Jeanne Bradley at the Ethical Society, making final press calls, picking up technical equipment from Scribe Video, coordinating box office details with John Emory and folks at the Fringe Festival…..checking in with my marketing people and stage crew…..They say it takes a village to raise a child, and believe me, it takes a village to mount a one-woman show!

Yesterday, I met JoAnna Turner at the Ethical Society; we did a technical run through. Her son, Miles Turner, a member of the stage crew, was gracious enough to come along and provide some much needed assistance. Film maker and photographer Bill Sneed was also at the tech rehearsal, lending support and great advice as well. JoAnna has poured a lot of love, creativity and technical ingenuity into this project and I trust and pray everything will work out as planned. Last night after the rehearsal, my sister Esther and I went over all the fine details of the program. She too has stepped up with her design expertise to produce a program that will also work as a wonderful keepsake.

Today, I’m doing a run through with the production’s musical director, bassist/composer Warren Oree. Warren’s live musical presence has added a lot of flair, personality and verve to the production; I am ever so thankful to have him along on this joy ride. Stay tuned. More to come….Asante Sana. Peace & Blessings.

COUNTDOWN TO “LITTLE GIRL BLUE” - THREE DAYS TO GO!!!!!

A Philly Fringe Festival Production!!!

Wednesday, September 10^th, 7:30 p.m.

@ Ethical Society in Philadelphia’s Rittenhouse Square

http://www.livearts-fringe.org/, or www.myspace.com/ladydoveakapheralyndove

Performance art is sacred for me. I feel humbled and honored whenever I am given the opportunity to share my God-given gifts and talents with an audience. I am especially honored to be working with stellar artists such as bassist Warren Oree, and technical director JoAnna Turner, along with a crew of extremely talented individuals. As “Little Girl Blue” quickly approaches, I am prayerful that it will be a blessing to all those who are able to experience this raw, searing tale of a Black woman’s odyssey. Themes of sexual abuse, domestic violence, female sexuality and self-esteem are explored; however there are lighthearted, humorous moments as well. Through the voices of 17 characters, who perform poetry and monologues, “Little Girl Blue” reveals decades of pain, pathos and desperation endured until she reconciles her past and emerges as a mature woman, victorious and magnificently transformed. Stay tuned. More to come! Asante Sana.

Countdown to “Little Girl Blue” - FOUR DAYS TO GO!!!!!

Wednesday, September 10th, 7:30 p.m.

@ Ethical Society in Philadelphia’s Rittenhouse Square

Hear all about it during my interview on Power 99 FM with Loraine Ballard Morrill on Sunday, September 7th at 8 a.m. As a writer, spoken-word poet and performance artist, I feel that one of my greatest creative accomplishments to date is my production of “Little Girl Blue,” which is a one-woman show. Over the years this “work in progress” has evolved into my tour-de-force. Monologues and poetry bring 17 alter egos to life in this raw, searing tale of a Black woman’s odyssey. Yes, I actually portray 17 characters! (There are 5 major players and 12 supporting characters.) Bassist Warren Oree has written an original soundtrack for “Little Girl Blue.” I am so honored and blessed to haveWarren collaborate with me during performances; the live music really takes “Little Girl Blue” to another level. This 90-minute spoken-word play also includes multi-media elements and I have to thank my technical director, JoAnna Turner, for commandeering this aspect of the show. There’s more detailed info on my MySpace page: http://www.myspace.com/ladydoveakapheralyndove; Tickets are $15 and can be purchased online @ the Philly Fringe website: http://www.livearts-fringe.org/2008/details.cfm?id=5682.
More to come; stay posted!!!!!