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Tamara Wellons Well Water Tour at Joe’s Movement Emporium, Nov 12 & 13

Tamara Wellons Well Water Tour at Joe’s Movement Emporium, Nov 12 & 13

Tamara Wellons launches her Well Water Tour
A theatrical take on her latest album “Pretty”.
Directed by Risikat Okedeyi

Saturday, November 12, 2016. 8PM
Sunday, November 13, 2016. 4PM

Location: Joe’s Movement Emporium

Singer, songwriter, performer Tamara Wellons launches The Well Water Tour at Joe’s Movement Emporium in Mount, Rainier, MD with performances Saturday, November 12th at 8 pm and Sunday, November 13th at 4 pm. The theatrical interpretation of her most recent album, “Pretty”, is directed by Risikat Okedeyi. The performances follow a week-long residency at Joe’s Movement Emporium supported by a grant from the Maryland State Arts Council.

Wellons met with Joe’s Movement Emporium staff this week to discuss her upcoming show which has been in development in weekly rehearsals in the direct-mail turn performing arts center facility (click here to check out rehearsal video). The performance concept continues to evolve with the most recent inclusion of two deaf dancers who take turns interpreting and performing the work, six musicians and minimalist set-pieces. The performance will feature a mix of live and recorded instrumentals with theatrical moments. The 75 minute performance will be broken into two parts with a brief intermission during which guests can purchase refreshments and shop vendors chosen by Wellons.

In a July article on The Body Is Not An Apology, a “Radical Self Love and Body Empowerment” website founded by Sonya Renee Taylor, Wellons gives audiences a glimpse into the personal hurdles that inspired “Pretty.” She writes, “the music project came as an exploration of my beliefs. […] I wanted to examine and reclaim the word.” She encourages readers to “explore, examine and experiment” with what the word “pretty” means to them as a part of their journey to “restore a personal freedom.” The article can be read in full here.

The trailer for the “Pretty” music project can be viewed on Wellons Youtube channel showing clips of her returning to her hometown, a deep source of her desire to unpack the word “pretty.” This album is her third. Her debut full-length, “Life Is” (2008), was released by OCHA Records.

Tickets are $20 for general admission, $15 for seniors and $10 for children, available to purchase online at http://www.joesmovement.org or at the door at Joe’s location 3309 Bunker Hill Road, Mount Rainier, MD 20712.

Tags: Joe’s Movement Emporium, Mount Rainier Maryland, Tamara Wellons, Well Water Tour, Risikat Okedeyi

2016 Fall Children’s Drama Classes at Joe’s Movement Emporium, Sep 10-Nov 12

2016 Fall Children’s Drama Classes at Joe’s Movement Emporium, Sep 10-Nov 12, 2016

M-NCPPC Drama – Children: Junior Academy of the Performing Arts
Ages 8 – 11

Saturdays, 1:00 to 4:00pm,
September 10 to November 12, 2016

Location: Joe’s Movement Emporium

Learn the skills necessary to excel on stage or screen for projection, relaxation, movement, terminology, character study, improve, blocking, marketing yourself, memorization and so much more! The Junior Academy for the Performing Arts is a seasonal program focused on the fundamentals of voice, acting, and musical theatre movement (dance). Through these disciplines, the students will grow in their confidence, teambuilding, problem solving, as well as artistic knowledge and skills. Led by distinguished and well trained instructors, the students will learn proper technique in a fun, safe environment and gain the experience of creating, learning and performing an end of season show for friends and family. This course will be held at Joe’s Movement Emporium located at: 3309 Bunker Hill Road Mount Rainier, MD 20712.

Registrations may be processed at any staffed M-NCPPC facility in Prince George’s County or through Smartlink, #1656921.

Fees:
Residents Course Fee $500.00
Non-Residents Course Fee $650.00

To sign up visit: https://smartlink.pgparks.com/smartlink/Start/Start.asp

2016 Fall Teen Drama Classes at Joe’s Movement Emporium, Sep 10-Nov 12

2016 Fall Teen Drama Classes at Joe’s Movement Emporium, Sep 10-Nov 12, 2016

M-NCPPC Drama – Teen: Junior Academy of the Performing Arts
Ages 12 – 14

Saturdays 1:00 to 4:00pm,
September 10 to November 12, 2016

Location: Joe’s Movement Emporium

Intro to drama featuring acting, singing, dancing, and stage management. The Junior Academy for the Performing Arts is a seasonal program focused on the fundamentals of voice, acting, and musical theatre movement (dance). Through these disciplines, the students will grow in their confidence, teambuilding, problem solving, as well as artistic knowledge and skills. Led by distinguished and well trained instructors, the students will learn proper technique in a fun, safe environment and gain the experience of creating, learning and performing an end of season show for friends and family. This course will be held at Joe’s Movement Emporium located at: 3309 Bunker Hill Road Mount Rainier, MD 20712.

Registrations may be processed at any staffed M-NCPPC facility in Prince George’s County or through Smartlink, #1656909.

Fees:
Residents Course Fee $500.00
Non-Residents Course Fee $650.00

To sign up visit: https://smartlink.pgparks.com/smartlink/Start/Start.asp

Dance Theater Intensive Camp Show at Joe’s Movement Emporium, Aug 12 at 5:30pm

2016 Dance Theater Intensive Camp Show at Joe’s Movement Emporium, Aug 12, 2016

Dance Theater Intensive Camp Show

Location: Joe’s Movement Emporium

Participants will be actively immersed in the theater arts through technical training in dance, vocals, and spoken word. The 4-week theater experience will culminate with a performance that includes original work by students and material created by guest artists. Camp will culminate in a performance on: August 12 at 5:30pm. Tickets are $5 for adults.

For more information see: http://www.joesmovement.org/summer_arts_camps

Adrain Bolton Dance presents Desert Storm at Joe’s Movement Emporium, Aug 4-7

Adrain Bolton Dance presents Desert Storm at Joe’s Movement Emporium, Aug 4-7

Adrain Bolton Dance Production & True Talents of the Arts Dance School Presents “DESERT STORM”

Thursday August 4th, 2016 at 10am
Thursday August 4th, 2016 at 1pm
Friday August 5th, 2016 at 8pm
Saturday August 6th, 2016 at 3pm
Saturday August 6th, 2016 at 7pm
Sunday August 7th, 2016 at 3pm
Sunday August 7th, 2016 at 7pm

Location: Joe’s Movement Emporium

Adrain Bolton Dance Production & True Talents of the Arts Dance School Presents “DESERT STORM”, a spectacular animated anointed gospel dance drama production centered around a woman named Righteous, who’s steps are ordered by the Lord to journey through a sand storm to a weary desert land to receive the gift of God’s precious jewels. She encounters a conniving viper whose mission is to possess the gemstones, Righteous spirit becomes weary, she is restored with the anointing zeal to witness unto the viper through the word of God. Viper is convicted and transformed to a changed soul. Together Righteous and Viper reveal the Glory of God to be the most precious gift one will ever acquire.

“Desert Storm”, is performed by professional and pre-professional dance artists as well as the youth of Adrain Bolton Dance Production and True Talents of the Arts Dance School Summer Dance Intensive. “Desert Storm” is spiritually uplifting and enjoyable for All ages.

Tickets: $15 general admission, or $10 seniors. For Advance tickets and group rates please call/text 404-632-4865, 301-456-3246 or 240-595-2151.