Executive Director, Natasha A. Jackson, and Artistic Director, J. Mardrice Henderson, of Reclaiming Our Time Productions kickoff Artistry Avenue. Artistry Avenue examines the intersection of theatre and social issues.
Everyone wants a seat at the table! However, how do we navigate having a seat at the table that comes with restrictions or with unknown, limited access? In this episode, we converse on the restrictiveness of being invited and the invisible parameters that come with said invitation.
Tyler Perry has achieved great success, bringing Black voices and Black artists to the forefront! From theatre to television to feature films, his fingerprint on the industry can not be ignored. However, at what cost? In this episode, we discuss just how much of an influence Mr. Perry and his work has had on BIPOC artistry. Join the conversation…
What does it mean to be a professional? Natasha, J. Mardrice and J. Ra’Chel converse on the difference between title of professional and the character of professionalism. Unfortunately, the two aren’t mutually exclusive. Explore the differences with us as we tackle worth ethic, buzz words, and self-proclaimed hierarchy in both theatre and the real world. Join the conversation…
Natasha A. Jackson (Executive Director) received the opportunity to speak with Sean Hayden of Stage Combat: The Podcast. Stage Combat is an immersive storytelling experience as performing artists from all walks of life finally emerge from silence and speak up about their experiences in the theatre industry.
Please listen to Natasha’s featured episode below.
Sean [Hayden] continues to explore the problem with toxic stage managers and investigates whether our jobs can physically make us sick.
Content warning: STRONG language
Editing by Alex Griffith; Mixing and Sound Design by Justin Gerrish.
Reclaiming Our Time
Reclaiming Our Time Productions (RecTime) is a non-profit congregate of theatre professionals, whose aim is to produce and present excellence in community theatre productions, workshops, and arts education. The organization incorporates a broad range of theatre styles to tell the stories of marginalized cultures.
