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Promise Me You'll Sing My Song, created by Adam W. McKinney and The Digibees in collaboration with Bruce Wood Dance, will be featured as part of TO BE MOVED: a short film event at The Columbia Theatre in Longview, WA. The event will take place on Saturday, September 7, at 7:30 PM.

Promise Me You’ll Sing My Song is an homage to Mr. Reuben Johnson, an innocent man who was lynched on December 27, 1874, in Mountain Creek, Texas, USA. Performed by dancer Matthew Roberts near the site of the lynching of Mr. Johnson, Promise Me You’ll Sing My Song invites viewers to wrestle with the history that hides in plain sight.

https://www.columbiatheatre.com/new-events/an-evening-of-short-films-to-be-moved
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We are thrilled to share that thanks to the generous support of our community we were able to complete our fifth and final developmental residency for The Secret Sharer. Whether you made a donation, shared our message, or sent good energy our way, your support is deeply appreciated! Read more here: https://madmimi.com/p/a8177a1?pact=303060-183131186-12106927863-345bbe5513a70d489d994f39636e161e4f70678d

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This week, DNAWORKS Co-Curator Seema Sueko serves as community builder for NAS' Creative Community Fellows: New England program. NAS offers a variety of programs for arts and culture leaders. Check out their website for more information: https://www.artstrategies.org/

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THE REAL JAMES BOND...WAS DOMINICAN is coming to City Theatre in Pittsburgh from January 18 - February 16, 2025. Click on the link to get your tickets today!

https://citytheatre.culturaldistrict.org/production/94448/the-dnaworks-production-of-the-real-james-bond-dot-dot-dot-was-dominican

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Transform 1012 N. Main Street - Fort Worth Eight local organizations are working to transform the former Ku Klux Klan Auditorium at 1012 N. Main

We invite you to help us finish THE SECRET SHARER! Learn how you can support DNAWORKS in bringing this powerful work to life. Together, we can make a difference. https://madmimi.com/p/3db13a1?pact=300843-182633572-12106927863-8591cd3f9f8c869c6f47b7bda0666a78ccb8e9d7

(Photo: Antonio David Lyons and Adam W. McKinney)
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Are you ready for THE SECRET SHARER Sneak Peek? Read Daniel’s personal message here: https://madmimi.com/p/c4182a1?pact=298068-182584190-12106927863-8008de93ca6e9e9adcc07c94ed191dbd2e68993f

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Daniel’s personal connection to Joseph Conrad’s The Secret Sharer goes back to his time in high school. Click on the link below to read his story and see a photo of his copy of the book. https://madmimi.com/s/cde9d91 Daniel Banks

You can stream HaMapah/The Map Dance-on-Film as part of the Roxbury International Film Festival from June 27 to July 2, 2024!

Get your tickets here: https://artsemerson.org/events/2024-roxbury-international-film-festival/

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This week, Executive Director Andrés Franco celebrates his first anniversary with DNAWORKS! In this message, he shares exciting news about upcoming events and productions. Read more here: https://madmimi.com/p/a2f9d91?pact=287317-181934121-12106927863-fa03b4ebeae794be3bf1bf420d5f9ba887c7020f

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HaMapah/The Map Dance-on-Film is an official selection for the Roxbury International Film Festival of 2024, which takes place in Boston from June 20 to July 2, 2024. It's the largest film festival in New England dedicated to celebrating films by, for, and about people of color around the world. https://www.roxfilmfest.com/films-and-events

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Read it now! DNAWORKS Digest: Happy Pride, a new summer residency, and more! https://madmimi.com/p/7472d91?pact=284643-181804542-12106927863-7aa29943a77ba59957db459629da30533d0112bb

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What’s on your TBR list? Here is what DNAWORKS Co-Curator Troy Lambert is currently reading: Two new biographies by Brad Gooch: "City Poet" on Frank O'Hara and "Radiant Baby" on Keith Haring, "Second-Class Citizen," a novel by the late Buchi Emecheta.

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In the news! OnStage Pittsburgh Article - City Theatre Stirs Things Up to Complete 50th Anniversary Season Lineup. 2024-25 will include DNAWORKS’ The Real James Bond…Was Dominican. Read the full article here: https://onstagepittsburgh.com/2024/05/01/city-theatre-stirs-things-up-to-completes-50th-anniversary-season-lineup/

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onStage PittsburghCity Theatre Stirs Things Up to Completes 50th Anniversary Season Lineup 2024-25 will include DNAWORKS’ The Real James Bond … Was Dominican’ City Theatre kicked off the month of May by completing the lineup for 2024-25, the South Side company’s 50th an…

DNAWORKS Co-Founder/Co-Curator Daniel Banks will be inducted into the College of Fellows of the American Theatre in April 2025. The College of Fellows is an honorary society of outstanding theatre educators and professional theatre practitioners. One of several endorsement notes stated that Daniel has “forged a unique role as a healer, a facilitator of dialogues across difference, and a scholar-artist who puts his ideals into practice.”

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News! Broadway World Article - City Theatre Announces THE REAL JAMES BOND...WAS DOMINICAN For 2024/2025 Season!
Read the full article here: https://www.broadwayworld.com/pittsburgh/article/City-Theatre-Announces-THE-REAL-JAMES-BONDWAS-DOMINICAN-For-20242025-Season-20240501

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Are you looking for some reading inspiration? Here is what DNAWORKS Co-Curator Troy Lambert is currently reading: "Black Girl Call Home" by Jasmine Mans (poems) | "Ancillary Justice" by Ann Leckie (Sci-fi) | "Frutos Extraños" by Leila Guerriero (Argentine poet).

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DNAWORKS Digest: The Real James Bond in Pittsburgh, a new book on Hamilton, and more! Read about all the latest news and events here: https://madmimi.com/p/546d791?pact=281085-181051168-12106927863-745fbd7adb896caef02bcc724cb496a72425344b

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Breaking News! City Theatre will present The Real James Bond… Was Dominican in Pittsburgh as part of their 50th Anniversary Season!

There will be more than 30 performances of the production—written and performed by Christopher Rivas and developed and directed by Daniel Banks—in January and February 2025.

https://www.broadwayworld.com/pittsburgh/article/City-Theatre-Announces-THE-REAL-JAMES-BONDWAS-DOMINICAN-For-20242025-Season-20240501

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Two weeks ago, DNAWORKS Co-Founder Adam W. McKinney, in partnership with Lake Arts Project, conducted a workshop bringing together veterans and Minnesota Ballet dancers. The event provided a unique opportunity for attendees to interact with Adam and participate in transformative artistic experiences, such as Adam and participants traveling to Duluth's Civic Center and choreographing a work based on what they felt in that space-the monument, the surrounding buildings, and green spaces.

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What’s on your current playlist? Here is what DNAWORKS Co-Curator Troy Lambert is listening to: "Have You Heard of Christmas" by Matt Rogers, LGBTQIA, holiday, dance | "Ventriloquism" by MeShell NdegeOcello, album of AMAZING covers | "Retrospectacle: The Best of Thomas Dolby" by Thomas Dolby, New Wave, dance, orchestral.

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Co-Curators Sarita Ocón and Daniel Banks screened HaMapah/The Map Dance-on-Film at the historic Cephus House in San Marcos, TX, and led a community storycircle as part of their residency with the Texas State University Center for the Study of the Southwest.

Huge appreciation to Tammy Gonzales and Prof. John Mckiernan-González for their hospitality and organizing. And a shout out to the attendees for sharing their beautiful and moving stories of personal and San Martian histories!

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Hello Friends! We are thrilled to share with you an incredible opportunity: From April 15 to 29, all donations made on the North Texas Giving Day page will be matched 100%.

These funds will be shared with other organizations on a first-come, first-served basis, based on the time the donation was made. Please help us secure the matching funds by making a donation as early as possible after the opening bell (April 15 at 12:01 AM Central Time) using the link below. https://www.northtexasgivingday.org/community/Arts2024

DNAWORKS Co-Founder Adam W. McKinney is in Duluth, MN today! Adam is leading a workshop presented by Lake Arts Project as part of Revival of the HeArt, a project honoring and supporting veterans. Learn more at www.lakeartsproject.com.

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At long last, this project is seeing the light of day! After many years of wrangling permissions and rights, Editor Kevin Wetmore has stewarded this exciting volume to publication. Daniel is thrilled and honored that his chapter was placed as the Conclusion to this collection of critical essays on HAMILTON.

A shout out to all the colleagues who supported the writing of this chapter as well as all the volume contributors.

(If folks are interested in reading the book, you can request that your local/school library purchase it. The most reasonable price we can find is the Digital Edition on sale at B&N for $29.99 -- https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/hamilton-history-and-hip-hop-kevin-j-wetmore-jr/1143482152)

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DNAWORKS Co-Curator Troy Lambert will present at the American Educational Research Association's 2024 Annual Meeting and Conference in Philadelphia, PA, April 11-14, 2024. Troy will be co-presenting his paper "Seeking Legacy in Co-Created Brave Spaces" alongside colleagues from John Jay College of Criminal Justice | CUNY. Read more here: https://bit.ly/3TUCe9A

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Fresh off the press! DNAWORKS Digest: A new public art project, Song of the Exile workshop, and more! Read about all the latest news and events here: https://madmimi.com/p/c0ff391?pact=271999-180471852-12106927863-d166d48f62726f3028c019f51ba5d98868b92a77

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Ready to unlock your creativity? Join Daniel on Nov 2nd for a transformative Fringe Benefits Theatre Master Class, part of ‘Creative Tools for Critical Times: Master Classes with Devised Innovators.’ Don’t miss out - reserve your spot today!

http://www.cootieshots.org/master-classes

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What’s on your reading list? DNAWORKS Co-Curator Troy Lambert was recently reading the following: Marlon James' "The Book of Night Women" | Marcus Anthony Hunter and Zandria F. Robinson's "Chocolate Cities: The Black Map of American Life" | and Belinda Deneen Wallace and Jesse W. Schwartz's "Afrofuturism: Race, Erasure, and COVID" in the special Teaching Afrofuturism issue of Radical Teacher.

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Exciting News! DNAWORKS Co-Curator Seema Sueko just wrapped up a captivating workshop of SONG OF THE EXILE, a mesmerizing play infused with jazz music, adapted from the renowned novel by Kiana Davenport! Hosted by the esteemed Olney Theatre in Maryland, their Vanguard Arts Fund made this creative journey possible.

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