Egwu Onwu, Songs to Tide us over
Onwu Di Njo: A Community grief circle & creative writing workshop for people who have lost a parent, child, or sibling. Co-facilitated by Nkeiruka and collaborator Micheal French this interactive workshop will explore our personal connections with death and using creativity as a tool to support our grief and commemoration.
PlayCookie Selectah @ Sibling Revel-ry! Black Theater Night & ‘The Monsters’ Pre-show Mixer
I’ll be hosting & bring PlayCookie Selectah out to whine you.
Sibling Revel-ry! Black Theater Night & Pre-show Mixer with Afro Urban Society
Friday, April 10 | 6:30 PM Berkeley Repertory Theatre | Narsai M. David Courtyard | 2015 Addison St., Berkeley
Who will take home the National Sibling Day Champs Prize? Join us for a lively, all-ages pre-show celebration before Ngozi Anyanwu's The Monsters — featuring musical chairs, a dance-off, complete the lyrics, arm wrestling, and more.
Bay Area artist duos and groups will go head-to-head in a friendly sibling rivalry that mirrors the heart of the play itself. Bring your people and be part of the fun — performances, games, and refreshments included.
This event is free and open to all before and there’s a post-show talk back. A ticket is required for the play.
Artist lineup TBA
Theatre in Video: Mixtape of the Dead & Gone #1- Egwu Ahamefula + Artist Q& A
A one-night only Theatre in Video showing of ‘Mixtape of the Dead & Gone #1- egwu ọnwụ Ahamefula’, a shit-just-got-real Afro-dance-theater piece following Ahamefula moments after her death, in a tussle with Asa-#7, a Messenger called from ‘Onye Ozi’ Ancestor app, sent to collect them.
There will be a post-show Q & A with the creator/director Nkeiruka Oruche and some cast members sharing their creative process, a report-back on their cultural exchange trip to Nigeria, and what future plans lie ahead. You’ll also be invited into some interactive activities with song, movement and practices surrounding grief.