Introducing       
The Spotlight Series
By Chantal Maurice

The Spotlight Series is an Exclusive 1 Night event for preeminent professionals & artists in Atlanta to experience Social Justice in a refreshing & entertaining way.

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Our mission: to bridge the gap between Entertainment & Activism by creating civic engagement around social justice issues using Theatrical Performances. In addition to giving Atlanta based Writers, Directors & Actors an opportunity to create community & showcase their talents together, live on stage.

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In Association with The ArtsXChange, the inaugural Spotlight Series will feature 7 original 10 minute plays. The event will take place at the Paul Robenson Blackbox Theatre on Sunday December 10th, 2023.

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Our 10 Minute Plays:

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"SIBLINGS KEEPER" Highlights the various forms of Sex Trafficking & the plight of the rescuing process

Written by Kim Akia

Directed by Chantal Maurice

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"DADDY"  Highlights Police Brutality

Written By Larry Spivey

Directed by Jarrett Michael Collins

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"FAKE OUTRAGE"  Highlights the role that Social Media plays In collective community outrage against racial Injustices

Written by Lynette J. Blackwell

Directed by Dap Paxton

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"GUIDANCE" Highlights the issue of gun violence

Written by Brittani Minnieweather

Directed by Maxie McClintock

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"MASK OFF" Highlights the role that the media plays In creating negative narratives about marginalized communities

Written by Kayla Bennett

Directed by Marquelle Young

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"SELF ACTIVATION" Highlights Mental Health Issues

Written by Aaron Spells

Directed by Jason Louder

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"GETTING REPPED" Highlights racial discrimination In the workplace

Written by Onaji Rouse

Directed by Dajour Ashwood

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Cast List will be announced soon!

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SOCIAL JUSTICE ISSUES HIGHLIGHTS

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Sex Trafficking

The state of Georgia and the city of Atlanta are one of the most extensive hubs of the United States of human trafficking horror.

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Police Brutality

In Atlanta, a black person is 12 times more likely to be killed by police.

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Gun Violence

People of color are disproportionately affected by gun violence. Black and Hispanic adults are more likely to have witnessed a shooting: 31% and 22% respectively. Compare that to the 14% of white adults.

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