Скачать или смотреть We Are FSWW! Fall Celebrations: Episode 1

Celebrating 50 Years of Artistic Excellence with FSWW!

Join Kimberly Gunn of Zoomcatchers and FSWW Play Reading Series Producer as she welcomes a distinguished panel of guests to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Frank Silvera Writers' Workshop (FSWW). This episode covers an exciting lineup of fall events, including discussions of the organization's history, upcoming projects, and the launch of the new musical 'Queen Opal’s Walk for Freedom.'

Hear from industry folks like Byron C. Saunders, John Hayden, Eric Brooks, Walter Bland, and Adrienne Carlotta as they share their experiences, stories, and insights into theater production, playwriting, and more. Don’t miss this deep dive into the legacy and future of FSWW, a cornerstone in promoting African American storytelling and artistic excellence.

00:00 Welcome and Introduction
01:03 Meet the Esteemed Panelists
04:48 Byron C Saunders Takes the Stage
05:01 Fundraising and Celebrating FSWW's Legacy
14:12 Adrian Carlotta's Journey
18:30 John Hayden's Experience with FSWW
23:39 Eric Brooks' Playwriting Journey
48:17 Walter Bland Jr. and Queen Opal's Walk for Freedom
01:00:01 Honoring Our Icons and Emancipation Proclamation
01:01:26 Fundraising Event and Registration Details
01:02:15 Civil Rights Movement and Modern Activism
01:02:32 Importance of Freedom and Call to Action
01:02:54 Black Friday and Giving Tuesday
01:03:13 Support and Donations Appeal
01:04:28 Introduction of Cast and Reading Event
01:05:45 Experiences of Actors in Virtual Productions
01:11:34 Elders Igniting and Healing Through Theater
01:14:57 Success Stories and Impact of Frank Writers Workshop
01:17:06 Upcoming Events and Fundraising Efforts
01:17:22 Clip Highlights and Audience Engagement
01:21:59 Panel Discussion and Final Thoughts
01:46:15 Shout Outs and Acknowledgements
01:50:41 Concluding Remarks and Call to Action

To donate & register for Queen Opal's Walk For Freedom:
www.thefsww.org