Did we mention we had a BLAST at SigWorks?

Pictured LTR: Composer Ross Baum and Angelica Chéri

Pictured LTR: Composer Ross Baum and Angelica Chéri

So SigWorks was UNREAL! Ross and I did tons and tons of work on Gun & Powder: we wrote two new songs, cut the second half of Act One and completely rewrote Act Two. In total, it was about 65 pages of new book!!! It was a beast, but we had the support of our incredible director Joe Calarco of the Signature Theatre, our fabulous musical director Annastasia Victory and our fearless cast of 9 actors. We had two public readings, resulting in a wealth of helpful feedback. Our gears are still turning! 

The Sting of White Roses was a Hit at #2017NBTF

A Sold-Out Run! 

(Pictured: Angelica Chéri with SOWR Director Jackie Alexander)

(Pictured: Angelica Chéri with SOWR Director Jackie Alexander)

After its limited run in the 2016-2017 season at the North Carolina Black Repertory Company, The Sting of White Roses encored at the 2017 National Black Theatre Festival with a SOLD-OUT RUN! Four shows, packed to the brim, along with a Health Fair offering information about breast cancer and other health disparities, free mammograms and live musical entertainment. The final day featured a talk back with Angelica, an oncologist, a radiologist and a 3-time breast cancer survivor. It was truly a moving, inspiring experience, and even bigger things are in store next!

Mentioned in American Theatre Magazine!

American Theatre Magazine highlights Jackie Alexander and The Sting of White Roses! 

One week away from the 2017 National Black Theatre Festival, American Theatre Magazine highlights Jackie Alexander, new Artistic Director of North Carolina Black Repertory Company and the new works he's bringing to the table. Angelica speaks about her experience working with Jackie on The Sting of White Roses and the outreach initiative the play inspired. Read the article here! 

The Sting of White Roses at #2017NBTF!

An Encore at the National Black Theatre Festival!

In just a few weeks, Angelica will head back to Winston-Salem, NC for the encore of The Sting of White Roses at the prestigious biannual National Black Theatre Festival. With over 40 shows listed on the bill, expecting more than 60,000 attendees, The Sting of White Roses was chosen as one out of the Top 10 shows to see. Don't miss this historical, star-studded event! Performances will be from Aug. 3rd-5th. More show and ticket info here. 

Gun & Powder is a Winner!

Chosen for SigWorks Lab

(Pictured: Angelica with her collaborator, composer Ross Baum)

(Pictured: Angelica with her collaborator, composer Ross Baum)

Out of 170 submissions, Gun & Powder was chosen to participate in the SigWorks Lab at the Signature Theatre! This summer Angelica and her collaborator, composer Ross Baum, will spend two weeks workshopping their show, under the direction of Signature Theatre's Director of New Works Joe Calarco and a cast of actors and a musical director. The workshop will include two public presentations, on Aug. 26th and Sept. 2nd. Click here to reserve free tickets!  

Berta, Berta goes to San Fran!

One out of 500...

Out of 500 applications to the 2017 Bay Area Playwright's Festival, Berta, Berta was one of 25 finalists and the only play selected to participate in the Rough Readings Series at Playwright's Foundation. Angelica got to work with the legendary director Steven Anthony Jones and phenomenal actors Tobie Windham and Dawn Troupe-Masi on two staged readings of the play, which received rave reviews from both audiences. Read Angelica's interview here. 

Gun & Powder goes to the Barnett!

Making Music in the Woods

This past April, Angelica and her collaborator Ross Baum  were invited to work on Gun & Powder in the inaugural group of the Barnett Residency. They spent a week in a picturesque barn in gorgeous Upstate New York writing new songs, bonding with their peers and of course, finding inspiration in the "Wide Open Plains". 

"Derailed" is a Semi-Finalist!!!

Showtime's Tony Cox Episodic Screenplay Competition  Selects...

Derailed has been selected as one of five semi-finalists for the Showtime Tony Cox Episodic Screenplay Competition in the 2017 Nantucket Film Festival!!! Here's hoping that Angelica makes it all the way! Read more about it here.