WUAL Presents “Wake Up To Life: Out of the Ashes”
Featured playwritghts and plays/scenes:
Adetokunbo (Ade) Borishade, “To Be or Not to Be African”
Kyra Johnson, a visibly conflicted 35 year old Black American woman, stands alone in her bedroom trying to make a life changing final decision between two different outfits. Kyra is offered the job of a lifetime with a multinational corporation; an opportunity of which she is worthy in every respect. However, she would be required to completely represent Anglo American culture at all times. To be or not to be AFRICAN? That is the question.
Evonne Fields-Gould, “Where Winter Rests on a Wounded Heart”
A senior woman who is challenged with dyslexia shares her story of how her impairment has affected her self-esteem, her relationships with family and friends, and how it has led her to this most critical moment in her life.
Peter A. Fields, “That Guy”
A playwright who receives inspiration by interacting with the imagined characters from the play that he is currently writing, is struggling through a period of writer’s block as his characters have “stopped talking” to him. He soon begins to experience a strong resurgence of depression and anxiety, along with other physical and cognitive impairments. After receiving a devastating diagnosis, he is determined to get his life headed in a productive and positive direction. But despite his best efforts, everything that matters the most in his life seems to be on the verge of falling apart.
Rebecca Morris, “Au Pare”
A mother and daughter are both highly creative. They both have dreams and become successful. The mother, Payne, finally achieves and we see how this impacts Holly, her daughter. Mother-Payne is a single mom, aspiring artist with great potential and a growing following. She wanted international acclaim and respect.
Adetokunbo (Ade) Borishade, “To Be or Not to Be African”
Kyra Johnson, a visibly conflicted 35 year old Black American woman, stands alone in her bedroom trying to make a life changing final decision between two different outfits. Kyra is offered the job of a lifetime with a multinational corporation; an opportunity of which she is worthy in every respect. However, she would be required to completely represent Anglo American culture at all times. To be or not to be AFRICAN? That is the question.
Evonne Fields-Gould, “Where Winter Rests on a Wounded Heart”
A senior woman who is challenged with dyslexia shares her story of how her impairment has affected her self-esteem, her relationships with family and friends, and how it has led her to this most critical moment in her life.
Peter A. Fields, “That Guy”
A playwright who receives inspiration by interacting with the imagined characters from the play that he is currently writing, is struggling through a period of writer’s block as his characters have “stopped talking” to him. He soon begins to experience a strong resurgence of depression and anxiety, along with other physical and cognitive impairments. After receiving a devastating diagnosis, he is determined to get his life headed in a productive and positive direction. But despite his best efforts, everything that matters the most in his life seems to be on the verge of falling apart.
Rebecca Morris, “Au Pare”
A mother and daughter are both highly creative. They both have dreams and become successful. The mother, Payne, finally achieves and we see how this impacts Holly, her daughter. Mother-Payne is a single mom, aspiring artist with great potential and a growing following. She wanted international acclaim and respect.
Rebecca Morris, Playwright, Guest Appearance on "Wake Up to Life: Out of the Ashes"
Rebecca shares her story on how she created "Au Pare"
Meet the Playwrights to “Wake Up to Life: Out of the Ashes”
Adetokunbo Knowles Borishade, Ph.D. Adetokunbo Knowles Borishade, is a novice in the acting field. However, she does have strong academic preparation for the performing arts with a B.A. and a M.A. in communications. She holds a Ph.D. in Africology, with which she concentrates on the traditional, pre-slavery portion of African cultural history with a timeline. Sue Johnson chats with Ade about her philosophy on African American culture and how it applies to her work, "To Be Or Not to Be African."
This discussion highlights the playwrights Peter A Fields and Evonne Fields-Gould creative process.
This discussion highlights the playwrights Peter A Fields and Evonne Fields-Gould creative process.
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