FREEDOM
3 events commemorating Juneteenth, a holiday celebrating the emancipation of those who were enslaved in the United States. Programs explore what “Freedom” means in today’s society for Black people and other marginalized folx in the U.S.
Note: All events are scheduled after the commemorative day, June 19th.
“A Look Back/A Look Forward”
Monday, June 21st at 7pm PT / 10pm ET
A panel of Black & Brown theatre practitioners discuss the past year’s reckoning with racism while imagining an Anti-Racist & Equitable theatre community.
Moderator: Lee Sherman (Actor)
Panelists: Celia Mandel Rivera (Artistic Associate Skylight Theatre, founding member of BLKLST), Carene Rose Mekertichyan (Actress, Social Justice Artistic Associate at ISC), Kristina Wong (Performance Artist, Elected Representative of Koreatown)
*American Sign Language Interpreted event
All participants are subject to availability.
“We're Not Free, Until We're All Free”
Wednesday, June 23rd at 7pm PT / 10pm ET
A panel recognizing that we all must be liberated, seeks to center other marginalized voices and identities in our theatre community. By speaking on their experiences and needs, we strive to learn and grow as a community to make theatre equitable for all.
Moderator: Shaina Rosenthal (Artistic Associate Skylight Theatre, Director, Ensemble Studio LA member)
Panelists: Olivia Buntaine (Artistic Director Project Nongenue), Sandra Mae Frank (Actress), Amir Levi (Actor, Singer, Activist), Tiana Randall-Quant (Actress, Producer), Diana Wyenn (Director, Writer, Choreographer)
*American Sign Language Interpreted event
All participants are subject to availability.
“Elation”
Saturday, June 26th at 3pm PT / 6pm ET
An exploration of discovering “What is Black Joy?” through curated performances, meditation, and setting intentions for the future.
Artists: Zola Dee, A’raelle Flynn Bolden, Brandon Rachal, Tiana Quant-Randall, Dee Dee Stephens
Learn more: Elation Artist Bios
*American Sign Language Interpreted event
Artists subject to availability.
Skylight Live Music by: Michael Teoli
Live Stream Director: Garret Crouch
3 Events
June 21, June 23, & June 26
All events are ASL interpreted
-Events remain online for on demand viewing for 1 week
Skylight Live – Spotlight on Change 2021 offers entertainment that invites understanding, fresh beginnings, and opportunities to grow while helping others.
The online series is designed to bring people together and create connection while we're living lives distanced and apart. Please visit our partner organization's websites to learn more about who they are and what they do.
Skylight Theatre's Artistic Development Programs are supported in part by grants from the City of Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs, and the Los Angeles County Department of Arts and Culture.
We thank them for their unwavering support for the performing arts and artists.
3 Events
June 21, June 23, & June 26
All events are ASL interpreted
-Events remain online for on demand viewing for 1 week
Skylight Live – Spotlight on Change 2021 offers entertainment that invites understanding, fresh beginnings, and opportunities to grow while helping others.
The online series is designed to bring people together and create connection while we're living lives distanced and apart. Please visit our partner organization's websites to learn more about who they are and what they do.
Skylight Theatre's Artistic Development Programs are supported in part by grants from the City of Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs, and the Los Angeles County Department of Arts and Culture.
We thank them for their unwavering support for the performing arts and artists.
