BLACK MATTER: MONOLOGUES AND POEMS OF PERSEVERANCE

by AUBREY-SIMONE WILLIAMS

Overview

Originally created and performed as a stageplay back in 2018 and 2019, "Black Matter" is a commentary on Black lives and Black taboos such as abuse, Black on Black crime, Black mental health, the Black LGBTQIA community, the plight of Black woman, and so much more. The author, Aubrey-Simone Williams re-writes the cutting edge play as a memoir that describes her life's journey and thought process for the powerful monologues and spoken word poetry exhibited in the play. Scenes from the play are excluded from this publication.

Product Details

BN ID:	2940162994329
Publisher:	Lulu Publishing
Publication date:	10/21/2020
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
File size:	5 MB

About the Author

Aubrey-Simone Williams is the founder of TheACTivists Theatre Company and is also a Senior Producer at Fox Soul TV. Prior to television, She was one of two founding theatre teachers at Charles R. Drew Charter School in Atlanta, GA. In addition, she served as a professional stage manager, lighting designer, acting coach and director. She has also participated in panels on broadway and has handled contracts for off-broadway productions in New York City. Aubrey has studied and trained at the Shakespeare Globe Theatre in London, England, the Stella Adler Studio of Acting in New York City, as well as Robert Mello Studios and the Alliance Theatre in Atlanta, Georgia. Her formal education includes a B.I.S. in Theatre Performance,  a B.A. in Film, and an M.A. in African American Studies -all from Georgia State University. In addition to producing theatre and television, Aubrey’s recent projects include directing the touring production, “Black Matter” and partnering with Kenny Leon’s True Colors Theatre Company for their “Act Like A Lady” program. She is also a proud member of C4 Atlanta, The Dramatist Guild, and The Gathering Spot. Aubrey’s other published projects include: “Black Matter: The Play”, and “The Last Poets” for the Black Power Encyclopedia – 2019.