Passionate Performance Art

“Little Girl Blue” Returns! March 21st & 22nd

Following my passion for telling stories led me to write and produce my one-woman show, “Little Girl Blue.” It will be in Philadelphia March 21st & 22nd. “Little Girl Blue” is a montage of monologues and spoken-word poetry set to music composed and performed by the awesome bassist Warren Oree. Multi-media segments heighten the sensory impulses of this searing saga of the 17 characters I portray.

“Little Girl Blue” is not for sissies. It’s hardcore truth, in your face and not always pretty. This work-in-progress explores themes of sexual abuse, domestic violence, female sexuality and self-esteem. It deals with African American social consciousness and empowerment. It deals with Black love, relationships, family secrets and the unbreakable bonds that characterize the strength and resilience of the African American people. Even though there is a lot of heavy stuff going on in this piece, there are lighthearted, humorous moments intertwined with these raw, intense tales. “Little Girl Blue” reveals decades of pain, pathos and desperation endured until she reconciles her past and emerges victorious and magnificently transformed. Recommended for mature audiences.

Please come out and support this self-produced effort that features an African Marketplace before and after each show:

Dates & Times:

Saturday, March 21, 2009; Doors open 7 p.m.; Show starts @ 8 p.m.
Sunday, March 22, 2009; Doors open at 2 p.m.; Show starts @ 3 p.m.
Place:
Community Education Center (CEC) in the Meeting House Theater
3500 Lancaster Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19104
Tickets:
$15 – General Admission
Contact: For Tickets email Pheralyn Dove at:
Pheralyn@aol.com or call: (215) 877-5165
Asante Sana. Peace & Blessings.

"I Ain't Lying: Stories from West Philly to West Africa"

Book Signing on Friday, October 3rd!

For those of you in the Philadelphia area, you may want to check out Anthony C. Davis’s book signing for First Friday. Tribal Home Gallery will host the affair for Anthony’s latest publication,“I Ain’t Lying: Stories from West Philly to West Africa.” The location is: 56 North Third Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106. For more detailed information, call Tribal Home Gallery at: (215) 592-4215. Refreshments and African drumming will be in the mix. Readings will commence at 7 p.m. and 8 p.m. Even if you aren’t in town for Friday’s reading and signing, I highly recommend this book. I read it from cover-to-cover and was completely engaged with the turning of each page. Anthony’s descriptive language made me feel as if I was experiencing each episode myself. I laughed and cried and sighed. There were stories about living on Alden Street in West Philadelphia; there were stories about going to Catholic School; there were stories about going to an HBCU (Historically Black College/University); there was the very spiritual story about his journey to Africa. . . and so much more. You’ll just have to read it for yourself. (The publisher is Publish America/Baltimore. You can order your copy at: http://www.publishamerica.com/.) Asante Sana. Peace & Blessings Always.

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.