the Are We Free Yet? project by TS Hawkins

the Are We Free Yet? project

by TS Hawkins

based on the book

Are We Free Yet? The Black Queer Guide to Divorcing America by Tina Strawn

originally commissioned by AngelPirate Productions

Through sound and verse, we sojourn in an afro-future encapsulated within a Sunday dinner unpacking decades and dynasties of epigenetic memories. Will the future ever progress against the past? Sauté and serenade with ANTIQUITY and DESTINEÉ as they prepare a table of life, love, and a longing to still be free.

CAST SIZE

2 womynx+

PRODUCTION HISTORY

the Are We Free Yet? project, a choreopoem commissioned by AngelPirate Productions is based on the book Are We Free Yet?: The Black Queer Guide to Divorcing America by Tina Strawn. Presentation of the Are We Free Yet? project; 29hr new play development workshop and elevated staged reading for AngelPirate Productions at Theatre Exile in October of 2024.

Playwright & Director — TS Hawkins

CAST
Cynda Purnell as ANTIQUITY
Maria Genao Beltre as DESTINEÉ

Jordan Simone reading stage directions

for full list of the CREATIVES & CREW, click here!

the Are We Free Yet? project presented at AZUKAFEST! Azuka’s inaugural celebration of fresh plays being written by members of our New Pages and Rising Writers playwright cohorts. More than a play reading series, AzukaFest is a 3-day opportunity to mingle, discuss, enjoy a selection of food and drinks from area restaurants, and experience new play joy!

Director — TS Hawkins

Dramaturg — Dr. Kimmika LH Williams Witherspoon

CAST

Cynda Purnell as ANTIQUITY

Maria Geano Beltre as DESTINEÉ

Autumn Storm Blalock reading goodess voice/stage directions

for full list of the CREATIVES & CREW, click here!

Theatre Philadelphia hosts Philly Theatre Week: the 8th annual celebration of the artists, organizations, and audiences that have made Greater Philadelphia one of the most vibrant theatre regions in the nation. Audiences will have an opportunity to try something new from our theatre community through a series of productions, readings, interactive events, and much more! Support theatre in the region and try something new. the Are We Free Yet? project by TS Hawkins was presented online as a pre-recorded elevated stage reading for 24 hours.

Playwright & Director — TS Hawkins

CAST
Cynda Purnell as ANTIQUITY
Maria Genao Beltre as DESTINEÉ

Jordan Simone reading stage directions

for full list of the CREATIVES & CREW, click here!

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TESTIMONIALS

Deep gratitude to TS, Gabi, all the cast & crew for bringing Are We Free Yet to life! With love until liberation... — Tina Strawn

Wow. I am soooo glad I was able to attend today. That was so moving and beautiful. Huge congrats! TS, you are a powerhouse. — HRP

The elevated stage reading was awesome. The actors were dynamic, polished, and prepared to breathe life into the production. Kudos to Prime Act Media LLC and those who provided technical assistance to the production. I was honored to be invited to Antiquity and Destineè's dinner table! — Frank L.

You're incredible & needed! Thank you! — Gina R.

Impressed with the time you all had. look forward to where this goes! — Lindo Y.

Bravo! Here's to more joy & more freedom! — Tsami

Intergenerational healing is happening here. Thank you for walking us on a path of liberation! — Maribeth

What an experience! Keep thriving! — Nicole

Beautiful, loving and meaningful production. Thank you for inviting our ever present ancestors! — Stacey

Great work cast; so proud of you. Your acting is incredible and loved the journey you took me on! — Dorothy LH.

"...was blown away by how the poetry drove the plot forward; congrats!" — AZ

"Shange would be proud!" — Zuhairah M.

"...loved your reading. It was so refreshing to see something so different from the typical formats and structures in American Theatre. Thank you for inviting me to your table!" — Priyanka S.

"your words and writing deserve a second serving!" — Amy A.

PRESS

Broad Street Review Podcast - "the beauty of theatre" with TS Hawkins, Gabrielle Corsaro & Tina Strawn!

The BSR Weekly Arts and Culture Roundup ft. the Are We Free Yet? project by TS Hawkins

Ring of Keys Unlocked Newsletter highlighting the Are We Free Yet? project by TS Hawkins

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