Harrisburg's New Renaissance: Central PA Regional Awards

Recently, I was informed that folks have been nominating HairStory: Reclaiming Our Crown for the Broadway World Central PA Regional Awards. I checked out the site and anyone can nominate any of the great shows that have been put on this year for multiple categories. Best New Play, Best Director, Best Dance Production, and more categories are available and they all sound like HairStory to me! I decided to spread the word about this opportunity to show your love for our groundbreaking production. If you attended in May, you will get an email about it this week.

I also hope folks will recognize that this year has been a "Renaissance year" for Black theatre in Harrisburg, PA. In a town where black folks couldn't even get one black play a year to see, we now have multiple black producers, directors, playwrights, and even our first black-owned theatre space! I am proud to have seen Sankofa's Voices of the Eighth, Dr. Faustus at Narcisse Theatre, the Black Improv group at YPOC's Juneteenth celebration and so much more!

There is something in the air, Harrisburg! That "new negro" spirit from 100 years ago is waltzing down Front Street. It's the Harrisburg Rennaissance. Can't you feel it?

To nominate HairStory: Reclaiming Our Crown before October 31st, click HERE.

The deets:

HairStory: Reclaiming Our Crown is a NEW PLAY. Here's the review.

Playwright: Maria James-Thiaw

Director: Roe Braddy

Production Manager: Janet Bixler

Stage Manager: Hannah Avcin-Roda

Theatre: Gamut Theatre (also great for youth performances - we had 200 local school kids!)

Choreography/Blocking: Janet Bixler

Live musicians: Yvonne Sadowy, Bruce Payne, and Adam Saho

Music Direction: Yvonne Sadowy

Costume Design: ABW Productions (Andrea Fulton)

Wigs: Of Eden salon and spa (all but alopecia wig)

Dance production: Lark Daniel

Supporting Ensemble: Steve Ross, Keya Perry, Shamia Terry, Josh Selvy, Jovani Lewis, Adrienne Thomin, Shenoa Alcantara, Zari McCullers, Anthony Ariano, Sharon Williams, Kevin Williams, Lou Kirkland

Alana Cornish as Aleyah

Scenic design: Artist Christine D. Johnson

Vote for HairStory: Reclaiming Our Crown today!