Archive for March, 2010
Wednesday, March 3rd, 2010
Love and Gratitude for a successful run of “A Night of Three God/desses” at the WOW Cafe Theater.
What people are saying about “A Night of Three God/desses”…
Soldier Blues by Tantra-zawadi was perfectly poised between Mildred Gerestant’s powerful ancestral opening (I Transgender: Gender Expressions of Haitian God/desses) and Sokhna Heathyre Mabin’s climatic dance (snapshots from the underground forrest)…like a second verse in a classic hit record where everyone is on the dance floor, pure enjoyment! “A Night of God/desses” was a COMPLETE SPHERE OF A WOMAN!
Ronald Hayne
Actor, Poet, Humanitarian
On Mildred Gerestant’s I Transgender: Haitian GOD/DESSES – Drawing from traditional Afro-Atlantic religion and culture, she takes the physical and sartorial form of each of three spirits sacred to practitioners of voudon–Danbala, Baron Samedi and Erzulie–who, themselves, contain duality, triplicity and all kinds of powerful multitudes within. Full moon on her back, she does not lack–to slightly paraphrase one of the lines from her dynamic monologue–for she has found survival in moon-like fluidity and self-transformation. Her command of voice and body, of cosmetics and costume (most designed by her colleague, dancer sokhna heathyre mabin) is confident and assertive.
Eva YaaAsantewaa
Arts Journalist
www.infinitebody.blogspot.com
Tantra-zawadi knows from impact – Soldier Blues–a “poetic movement” concerned with the well-being of our military forces and their families–makes her wicked-sharp, blues-based spoken word performance the solid core of a contained multimedia team presentation. She’s sensational, rousing and right as rain.
Eva YaaAsantewaa
Arts Journalist
www.infinitebody.blogspot.com
Performing with Mildred, Tantra and Sokhna has really changed my life. We all have a story. I encourage you to share yours.
Blis
Poet/Musician/Veteran
Cast of Soldier Blues
Had a fabulous night in New York! It was Amazing!!! I definitely look forward to seeing it again!!!!!
Alicia Cobbs
Artist/Poet
If you want “A Night of Three God/desses” to come to your city, please contact Mildred Gerestant @ www.dredlove.com!
Greetings beautiful ones!
Black History Month was filled with amazing celebrations and reflections on the historical contributions and achievements of blacks throughout history. Here we are in the month of March, to commemorate the many ways in which women are impacting our world.
I cannot think of a more appropriate time to showcase the premiere of three new one-woman shows: Haitian God/desses by Mildred (the artist formerly known as “Dred”) Gerestant, Soldier Blues by Tantra-zawadi and Snapshots from the Underground Forrest by Sokhna Heathyre Mabin, at the WOW Café Theater from March 11-13th. We are blessed to present these works through story-telling, music, poetry and movement. Your presence is all that is needed as we rejoice in the creative expression of women through art.
We hope to see you there.
Love Power and Gratitude!
Tantra-zawadi
A Night of Three God/desses
WOW Café Theater
59 East 4th Street (bet. 2nd and 3rd Avenues), 4th floor
New York City
Thursday, March 11th
Friday, March 12th and
Saturday, March 13th
Performance time: 8:00 PM
Admission: $15.00 (partial proceeds to benefit Haiti)
RSVP is recommended as seating is limited (646) 342-5660
Musical Guest: Kevin Nathaniel Hylton
Poetry Guest: Blis Blis
www.wowcafe.org
www.dredlove.com
www.tantra-zawadi.com
By subway:
F train to Second Avenue
6 train to Astor Place
R train to 8th Street
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