Hi Family👋🏾 If I haven’t already told you, one of my poems is being produced as a short play and I’m so excited! The ticket link is live for anyone purchasing tickets to my directorial debut 😀 in Philly March 2nd. I hope you can make it!
Use code TCMP32 for a discount until January 15th.
If you’d like to support the Black woman owned production company, and place a personal or business ad in the program, you can do so at this link below.
Here’s more info from the production company. I’ll share more about the process later. 😍
Hello Friends of Theater and Art: We want to let you know about March 2, 2025, at 4 PM. The Collective Mic Productions will host our 2nd Annual “An Evening of Shorts” at the Venice Island Performing Arts Center, located at 7 Lock Street, Philadelphia, PA 19127 (Manayunk). There’s PPA Kiosk parking available on site.
The Collective Mic, LLC, and its Productions, founded by artists Jody Austin and Tiffani Dean, are dedicated to inspiring both adults and youth through the visual arts, literary arts, literacy, and performance arts. Serving communities in Philadelphia, Tri-State area and beyond, we bring the transformative power of the arts into schools and community spaces, empowering young people and fostering creativity at every step. We are also an all-woman BIPOC and veteran owned organization.
AN OPPORTUNITY TO SUPPORT THE ARTS ✨️
Our commitment to theater, film, and performing arts has driven us to create productions that celebrate poetry, literacy, community engagement, and inclusivity, allowing us to provide a platform for artists of diverse backgrounds. Each production, festival selection, and community initiative extends our mission to enrich Philadelphia’s cultural landscape, fostering a network of artists and encouraging impactful community service.
By becoming a sponsor, your business will gain valuable visibility across our social media platforms, promotional materials, and email outreach, which currently includes over 2500 contacts. Your support will help over essential costs like venue, housing, and transportation for our dedicated cast and crew, contributing directly to the success of our programs. Noncontribution is too small, and every bit helps us continue our mission to inspire and empower.
We are pleased to offer a variety of sponsorship packages, including:
Gold Sponsor $1000: Includes 5 tickets, logo and business information on all platforms, recognition at events, placement in programs, and promotional opportunities. Shout out your friends, family or business with your logo in our beautiful digital program book that will be seen all over our social media platforms to also maximize your brand visibility.
Silver Sponsor $500: Includes 4 tickets, logo and business information on all platforms, recognition at events, placement in programs, and promotional opportunities. Shout out your friends, family or business with your logo in our beautiful digital program book that will be seen all over our social media platforms to also maximize your brand visibility.
Pewter Sponsor $250: Includes 3 tickets, logo and business information on all platforms, recognition at events, placement in programs, and promotional opportunities. Shout out your friends, family or business with your logo in our beautiful digital program book that will be seen all over our social media platforms to also maximize your brand visibility.
Bronze Sponsor $100: Includes 2 tickets, logo and business information on all platforms, recognition at events, placement in programs, and promotional opportunities. Shout out your friends, family or business with your logo in our beautiful digital program book that will be seen all over our social media platforms to also maximize your brand visibility.
Copper Sponsor $75: Get a half-page ad in our beautifully designed digital program booklet to showcase your business logo and send a shout-out to your favorite actors or family members. This ad will be shared widely across our social media platforms and with our live audience, providing great exposure! Shout out your friends, family or business with your logo in our beautiful digital program book that will be seen all over our social media platforms to also maximize your brand visibility.
Nickel Sponsor $50: Receive a quarter-page ad in our beautifully designed digital program booklet to showcase your business logo or send a shout-out to friends and family. This ad will be widely shared across our social media platforms, helping to maximize your brand visibility. Shout out your friends, family or business with your logo in our beautiful digital program book that will be seen all over our social media platforms to also maximize your brand visibility.
We would be delighted to discuss how we can collaborate with you to make a meaningful impact. If interested, please reach out at TheCollective2014@gmail.com. Contributions can be sent via Cash App @TheCollectiveMic, PayPal @https://www.paypal.me/TheCollectiveMic or our GoFundme link
💥SAVE THE DATE 💥 I’m excited to join the other artists performing at the @officialbwafphilly 17th Annual Black Women’s Arts Festival – a showcase of multi-media arts by women of African heritage!❤️
THIS is a #FREE #Live in person event at The Rotunda, 4014 Walnut St, Philadelphia on Saturday AND Sunday, September 16-17 2023 from 1pm-7pm.
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Featuring:
M. Tonita Austin (poet), O (performance #art), Sincere Melody (#spokenword), Badd Gurlz Inq (#music), Naa Koikoi Aziza Zinzile Kebe (poet), Asha Mollock (film), @GhettoSongBird (music), Cassendre Xavier (musician/host/founder), Tamara L. Xavier (choreographer/#dancer), and more.
🌟All People’s Open Mic from 6pm-7pm both days, and more TBA. 🌟Vendors include Kai Moon Oceans (art prints, hair clips & earrings), Nina Bolden (#fashion), Atiya Ola’s Spirit First Foods, Rayla (#jewelry & #spiritual products) and Evyonna Stevenson (crotchet items for home, wardrobe #dolls) and MORE.
❤️I will hit the stage Sunday at 3PM, but I hope you come both days to support all of the phenomenal #BlackWomen artists !
Spend 8/8 infused in poetry ✨️ Come out to the ‘Livin on Luck’ poetry series at Barnabys in West Chester, PA where I’ll be featured with the brilliant poets Warren Longmire and Elijah Pringle!
Bring a poem for the open mic and money to buy some refreshments, support the Mad Poets Society and poetry books.
You can find more details by following the link below. I hope to see you there!
Mother’s day is not all candy and roses for everyone. It’s okay to be angry at God; she/he can take it and will still help you heal.
I hope my May poem choice for the Mad Poets Society PA blog helps those who are in need of healing from their own personal grief during this time so that you can welcome the love.
I am looking forward to being with you at the Rebel Wind Poetry Uprising tonight (Thursday, 1.26) at Bittersweet Kitchen – Terry Rumsey
TONIGHT! Thursday, January 26, 2023 7:00 PM Start Time Bittersweet Kitchen https://eatatbittersweet.com/ 18 South Orange Street Media, PA 19063
Featured Reader: Toni Love – Celebrated author, performer, poet, & singer Poet of Ceremonies: Terry Rumsey – Political activist, social commentaor, & writer
Open Poetry Reading to Follow Featured Reading
Baked goods, coffee, tea, and cider will be available for sale tonight. Please support Bittersweet Kitchen, since they are supporting performance poetry.
Sometimes you have to forget that you’re somebody’s momma, someone else’s nurturer, someone else’s provider, boss, therapist, housecleaner, mentor, hero and role model and just be.
Be free.
Be in spaces and places no one would expect you to be.
Hair and toes out, dancing /swaying/moving/ calling in joy
Calling in Josephine Baker, Dorothy Dandridge, and every ancestor who conspired to form your hips, lips, and freedom.
Be seen, be joyfilled, be unapologetic
Be around people eager to give without expectation of receiving.
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