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
I’ll be doing what I do Saturday March 30th, 8pm at the 4th annual ladiesnight at the #Malelanicafe in the Germantown section of Philadelphia 💜 6734 Germantown Avenue. We will be closing out Women’s #Herstory month with music, comedy and poetry.
There will be a diverse group of artists and food and drinks to purchase.
It’s $10 for the guys and $5 for the women.
Tell your friends to pull up! I just might be wearing this color lip 💜💋
Bring a non perishable food item to feed a family and stay to feed your soul with poetry from 50 poets! You can check the website for the schedule of poets . I’m scheduled for 3PM. ❤️
The Mad Poets Festival is coming up this weekend! Come out on October 1st between noon and 5 to get your poetic fix, meet some fabulous poets, and even pick up a book or two. Don’t forget to bring your canned goods – we will be collecting non-perishable food items for the Chester County Food Bank at the event.
For all the details, and for a full list of readers, click HERE to go to the event page on our website.
The Black Women’s Arts Festival continues TODAY (Sept 17th) #supportlocalartists 1-7PM at the #Rotunda 4014 Walnut Street in #Philly! It’s #FREE. Check out the website for the schedule. I’m on at 3:20PM. HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE ❤️ https://cassendrexavier.wordpress.com/
Check out the website for the schedule. #loveistheanswer
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.
It’s National poetry month and I hope you are reading and/or writing more poetry this month.
Please click the link below to see my first poem and blog post as The Mad Poets Society Poet of the Year. Please subscribe to the blog for monthly updates. We’re doing this all year!
I’m thrilled and honored that The Mad Poets Society of PA chose me as their 2023 Poet of the year! I’m looking forward to sharing insight into my poems and new work on their blog starting in April (Poetry Month). ❤️
Starting in April, I’ll be posting a poem each month along with insight into the poem. Some will be old favorites and some will be unpublished. I hope you subscribe to their blog and share with another poetry lover.
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