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Sounds of Afrolitical Movement
May 28, 2023 @ 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Join us on May 28th from 2-6pm at Portland Playhouse!
May 24th – June 18th, 2023
Created by Ramona Lisa Alexander, Oluyinka Akinjiola, Darrell Grant, and Charles Grant.
An immersive protest journey through the past, present & future of resistance
The Sounds of Afrolitical Movement is like nothing you have seen before, This groundbreaking, newly devised show takes you on a journey through the many forms of protest and resistance.
A captivating and immersive exploration, told through the rhythms and movements of the African diaspora, this production works through seven powerful movements – from the ritual of (Wade) in the Water to the celebratory One Second Line at a Time.
Led by an ensemble of artists from diverse practices and protests, The Sounds of Afrolitical Movement offers a unique and transformative experience for audiences. Through music, dance, and ritual, you’ll encounter the fierce chaos of protest, the cleansing power of baptism, and the meditative stillness of self-reflection.
Each movement is a powerful expression of both the struggle for and the triumph of, liberation and self-discovery. The ensemble will guide you through the experience, and encourage you to journey through the memories evoked within each movement to find a connection to your surrounding community and the ability to embrace your authentic self.
About Your Experience
Important: This is an immersive protest journey that is both participatory and transformative
Each show day is a chance to embrace a different form of protest, exploring the many facets of the struggle for liberation and self-discovery.
About The Days
On Wednesdays, dive deep into the powerful movements of Offerings Must Be Made, (Wade) in the Water, Ring Shout, and Chaos as you explore the rich traditions of protest and resistance.
Be Prepared: On this day prepare to be engaged in dialogue, and/or thought-provoking activities that cause us to reflect on ways we can tend to our individual care as well as the collective work needed to advance our communities.
Thursdays bring a shift as you move through Offerings Must be Made to Chaos before delving into the cleansing power of Baptism & Rebirth.
Be Prepared: By way of song, we invite you to listen and/or sing together with us the timeless music that inspired us in our times of need.
Fridays offer a unique opportunity to be still and find peace as you move through Offerings Must Be Made to Chaos, before fully experiencing A Meditation on Stillness.
Be Prepared: Bring your fuzzy socks, a blanket, or a yoga mat as we invite you to share in a collective breath, be at rest, and join in through gentle movement.
Saturdays (suggested 21+) continue this exploration as you move through the first four movements again, before embracing the power of Acceptance of our individual and collective selves with the power of dance!
Be Prepared: Bring your dancing shoes!
Finally, on Sundays, you’ll move through Offerings Must Be Made to Chaos before fully experiencing the joy and celebration of One Second Line at a Time.
Be Prepared: Keep those dancing shoes on! We invite you to join us as we Second Line through our King neighborhood which ends with our Congo Circle marketplace in the Playhouse courtyard.