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Playwright/Director
Kenthedo Robinson
Kenthedo Robinson (Playwright/Director) Kenthedo Robinson has taught English and Theatre in the New York School system for twenty-five years. He was an adjunct professor of creative writing at the College of New Rochelle and Empire State College. He completed a B.A. Degree in Communications Arts at Park University (Parkville, Missouri) and holds two Master Degrees: Education and Educational Administration. He also holds a M.A. Degree in Theatre (Playwriting and Directing) from Hunter College (City University of New York). Mr. Robinson was also awarded two scholarships to study the works of William Shakespeare at Columbia, University. He has written, produced and directed over twenty plays. Some of his written plays are: The Divine Assignment: A Murder Mystery, The Heartbeat of the World about the identity of man, My Mother The Super Action Hero about desires and dreams of a 71 year old mother who wants to become the lead actress in her son's film, and Nicky: The Unknown Man about an aging Kansas City boxing trainer suffering from brain concussions, which was considered one of the best plays in the Off Broadway Theatre Season. His plays have been selected for staged readings at The National Black Theatre Festival and produced Off Broadway and in The Harlem Fringe Theatre Festivals, The Women of Color Theatre Festival and Provocative Playwrights Festival. Some of his directing credits include A Streetcar Named Desire, Joe Turner's Come and Gone, The Wiz, Anthony and Cleopatra, Fame, Othello, A Day Of Absence and recently an Off Broadway production of A Raisin in the Sun. Also included in his production and directing credits are The Pulitzer Prize winning plays, The Piano Lesson and Fences by August Wilson. Mr. Robinson has just won the Jean Dalrymple Award for Best Direction of a Classical Play (Oedipus the King) and Best Set Design for excellence Off Broadway Theatre.
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Marketing
Alchemy Theatrical Consulting, LLC
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Publicist
Jay Michaels Global Communications, LLC
JMGC is creating visibility for independent theater, film, music, and literature has been the battle-cry of this boutique promotion and production firm for more than 20 years. Through a diverse internal multi-media platform, this communications organization is able to supply guaranteed coverage to hundreds of emerging artists and their productions while growing its external network of promotional sites and groups as well as producing events for the purpose of promotion and marketing to industry and generalized audiences. JMGC has clients on and off-Broadway, in film and television, across the country and around the world. [email protected]
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Lights
Jonathan Gregory Power
Jonathan is thrilled to be back at ATA as the lighting designer. Past lighting credits include Scrooge, Buffalo Hero, The War in Ukraine. Jonathan has also played at ATA as an actor. Past credits include: Julius Caesar, The North Forty, Ramaavan a Musical. Jonathan is thankful to God to be making art at this time and in this place.
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Stage Manager
LeeSandra Moore
Raised in the vibrant streets of Harlem, LeeSandra Moore's culinary expertise reflects the rich heritage of her upbringing, while her heart finds inspiration in the diverse energy of Brooklyn. With over 25 years of experience as an accomplished chef and baker, LeeSandra seamlessly weaves her knowledge of nutrition and culinary techniques into a tapestry of flavors that delight the senses and nourish the soul. While honing her culinary craft, LeeSandra discovered a passion for the dramatic arts while working as a caterer on set. This ignited a creative spark, leading her to delve into the world of acting and film/stage management. Whether orchestrating a culinary masterpiece or contributing behind the scenes on stage and screen, LeeSandra's mission remains unwavering: to create experiences that are as visually captivating as they are delectable. Her theatrical journey has been interwoven with a background in agricultural and commercial projects, underscored by her BS degree in Imaging and Photographic Technology from the Rochester Institute of Technology. Beyond the stage and kitchen, LeeSandra finds joy in being an urban gardener. Currently, LeeSandra resides in Harlem, NY with her family, where she continues to infuse her culinary and artistic passions into every endeavor.

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