Gathering Myself (Creative Writing Workshop)
Based on the writing process of Precious Metals, "Gathering Myself" is a transformative creative writing workshop aimed at older adults, led by Carolyn Harrison. It's designed to empower participants to reframe their stories, infusing their daily lives with renewed vitality and perspective. Hosted as part of the 2024 WHAM Festival by Goddard Riverside Community Arts, this workshop emphasizes self-acceptance and the beauty in one’s truth. Proceeds support both the artists and the mission to make the arts universally accessible, underscoring the community's commitment to inclusivity and the enriching power of storytelling.
2024 WHAM Festival: Gathering Myself
Part of the 2024 WHAM Festival collection. A creative writing workshop for older adults with Carolyn Harrison.
Date and Time:Saturday, March 9, 2024 · 2 - 4pm EST
Location:The Bernie Wohl Center at Goddard Riverside
647 Columbus Ave New York, NY 10025
This workshop is led by Carolyn Harrison.
FEATURED PROJECT
Precious Metals: Beauty in Brokenness
Embark on a journey with Carolyn Harrison's upcoming show, a masterful solo performance that navigates the intricate landscapes of human emotions and resilience. This poignant play, through its multi-character narrative, reveals the universal truth that beauty and grace can be found even in our most fragmented moments. Harrison's artful storytelling invites audiences to explore the depths of brokenness, only to discover the ever-present beauty that binds the human experience. Prepare to be moved and inspired by this profound exploration of strength, vulnerability, and the beauty that exists within adversity.
WHAM Festival: Precious Metals
Presented by: Goddard Riverside Community Arts
Venue: The Bernie Wohl Center at Goddard Riverside
647 Columbus Ave, New York, NY 10025
A play by Carolyn Harrison
Black American Working Woman
In the heart of a compelling narrative, a marketing manager grapples with self-doubt, hindering her entrepreneurial spirit. This internal battle is rooted in ancestral shadows that she's unaware of until a deep dive into her family's past reveals the source of her constraints. With this revelation, she courageously fights to shed the psychological barriers inherited from generations past, striving to free herself from the invisible shackles that limit her potential, and steps forward to embrace her true capability and dreams.
Good Light Productions MID-SUMMER SHOWCASE
Presented by Good Light Productions in association with The Episcopal Actors’ Guild of America OPEN STAGE Grant
Location:Episcopal Actors' Guild
1 East 29th Street New York, NY 10016
A play by Paula Ralph Birkett
The Danger of Hope
"The Danger of Hope™" delves into the transformative journey of Detroit high schoolers under the guidance of a Behavior Specialist, Ms. Morgan, mistakenly rumored to be a "witch." This powerful narrative explores the delicate balance between trauma and hope, as Ms. Morgan's efforts to open the minds and hearts of her students reveal the profound impact of hope in the darkest corners. Her office becomes a crucible where the potential for change wrestles with the reality of pain, making it the most pivotal space in the school.
Good Light Productions MID-SUMMER SHOWCASE
Presented by Good Light Productions in association with The Episcopal Actors’ Guild of America OPEN STAGE Grant
Location:Episcopal Actors' Guild
1 East 29th Street New York, NY 10016
A play by Morgan Breon