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This episode of Creatively Shaded centers Mental Health Awareness Month. Phaedra, ShawnJ and Liz, lay their burdens down on the couch of licensed psychologist and multi-hyphenate artist, Dr. Jacqueline Benson. They discuss navigating the creative path of Black Artists, unwarranted trolling, and if your boo-boo's butt should be in that theatre seat. Just because The Divas are on the couch doesn't mean that Into The Shade & Center Stage Shade wasn't popping. Ba-by! It's time for you and your crew to take a turn, cause the Doctor is Definitely in Session! Take Notes!

Recommendations:

"The Infinite Wrench" by the San Francisco Neo-Futurists
Playing Every Friday & Saturday in SF. Free tix for BIPOC Artists using code LFTB go to sfneofuturists.org

"Tick, Tick...Boom!" at New Conservatory Theatre Center
Playing until June 16 tickets @ nctcsf.org

"The Glass Menagerie" at SF Playhouse
Playing until June 15 tix: sfplayhouse.org

"Head Over Heels" at Berkeley Playhouse
Playing until June 30 tix: berkeleyplayhouse.org

"Cabaret" - Center Rep at the Lesher Center for the Arts
Playing until June 23 tix @lesherartscenter.org

"Garuda’s Wing" - Magic Theatre at Fort Mason Center for Arts & Culture directed by Bay Area’s own Margo Hall! Playing June 5-June 23 tix @ magictheatre.org

"SistahFriend" - written by Phaedra Tillery-Boughton a stage reading presented by 3Girls Theatre’s (3GT) June 16 Free tix @ 3girlstheatre.org

"I, Too, Sing America" - SFBATCO at Grace Cathedral in SF
Playing June 13-15th tix @sfbatco.org

Jackie's Place -Silicon Valley's Soul Food Restaurant San Jose jackiesplacesj.com

Dr. Jacqueline Benson deeperthancolor.com @dr.jacquelinebenson

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On this episode of Creatively Shaded, Phaedra, ShawnJ and Liz, discuss how they've put their butts in several theater seats, who's possessed with the takeover spirit, and the art of lips caressing on stage! Into The Shade & Center Stage Shade, will have you salivating for more! Get your Good Divas, and several glasses cause the libations are flowing! Come take a sip!

Recommendations:

"Aren't You?" One Night Only! May 3 at Marin Shakespeare Company Directed by ShawnJ West tix: marinshakespeare.org

"(NO MORE) adjustments" with Lorraine Hansberry Theatre at the Magic Theatre in Fort Mason Playing until May 5 tix: lhtsf.org

"The Infinite Wrench" by the San Francisco Neo-Futurists
Playing Every Friday & Saturday in SF. Free tix for BIPOC Artists using code LFTB go to sfneofuturists.org

"A Strange Loop" at American Conservatory Theater playing April 18-May12 tix: act-sf.org

"Blue Door" at Aurora Theatre Company playing April 19- May19 tix: auroratheatre.org

"Tobacco, Zig-Zags & Gum" a World Premiere at The Marsh Berkeley Mainstage
extended through May 24 tix: themarsh.org

"The Taming of the Shrew" at African American Shakes at Marines Memorial Theater
Playing Sat & Sun May11-May 26 tix: african-americanshakes.org

"The Glass Menagerie" at SF Playhouse Playing until June 15 tix: sfplayhouse.org

"Head Over Heels" at Berkeley Playhouse Playing May24-June 30 tix: berkeleyplayhouse.org

We want to hear from you! Email us at creativelyshaded@gmail.com, and keep in touch with us on Instagram at @creativelyshaded, @phaedratboughton, @starshawnj, @elizasenoj. You can also watch this episode and others on YouTube: @creativelyshaded

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On this episode of Creatively Shaded, Phaedra, ShawnJ and Liz, discuss how theatre creatives get caught up in the wind, energy, and aromas! They talk about who's getting vetted, who needs to check it at the door, and who's team too much! Baby, the receipts keep coming and the Divas leave Nothing on Read! Oh Too Shade Honey, Oh Too Shade!

Recommendations:

“The Great Leap" featuring our very own James Oh! Playing at Center Rep at The Lesher Center For The Arts until April 7 tix: lesherartscenter.org

"Sign My Name to Freedom- The Unheard Songs of Betty Reid Soskin" San Francisco Bay Area Theatre Company playing until April 13 tix: sfbatco.org

“Larry the Musical" at Brava Theater playing until April 14 tix: larrythemusical.com

"King Liz" at City Lights Theater Company playing until April 21 tix: cltc.org

"A Midsummer Night’s Dream" at Shotgun Players at the Ashby Stage playing until April 27.
Tix: shotgunplayers.org

"Blue Door" at Aurora Theatre Company playing April 19- May19 tix: auroratheatre.org

"A Strange Loop" at American Conservatory Theater playing April 18-May12 tix: act-sf.org

We want to hear from you! Email us at creativelyshaded@gmail.com, and keep in touch with us on Instagram at @creativelyshaded, @phaedratboughton, @starshawnj, @elizasenoj. You can also watch this episode and others on YouTube: @creativelyshaded

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On this episode of Creatively Shaded, Phaedra, ShawnJ and Liz, discuss the ways that theatre is reviewed in the Bay and invite The People to throw in their own two cents. Center Stage Shade casts it's gaze on the actor while Into The Shade, brings light to accessing children's theatre. You might want to gather your flock for this one cause The Divas got a word! Come and get this blessing!

Recommendations:

“West Coast Premiere “Bees & Honey” Marin Theatre Company until 3/10"
Use code: MTCSHADED for 20% off your tix! marintheatre.org

"World Premiere Play, “Dirty White Teslas Make Me Sad” at The Magic Theatre.
Playing until 3/17 tix: magictheatre.org

“Unpacking in P’town” New Conservatory Theatre Center Playing until 3/31 featuring @starshawnj tix: nctcsf.org

"“Pipeline” by Dominique Morisseau at African American Shakes Playing Sat & Sun 3/16-3/31 tix: african-americanshakes.org

“The Soul Never Dwells in a Dry Place” Workshop dates 3/21-3/24 8pm, 2pm Sat/Sun info:cuttingball.com

“Rent” Berkeley Playhouse Playing until 3/31 tix berkeleyplayhouse.org

"Sign My Name to Freedom- The Unheard Songs of Betty Reid Soskin" San Francisco Bay Area Theatre Company March 29 - April 13 sfbatco.org

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Happy Black History Month! On this episode of Creatively Shaded, Phaedra, ShawnJ and Liz, highlight local Black Bay Area Creatives and other artists who have made it big! They recap the local theatre scene and kiki about audition bloopers. Center Stage Shade and Q & A segment Into The Shade, dive deep into theatre community effectiveness and appropriate terminology, that is Stamped in The Black! Getcha note pad Henny cause The Divas got receipts!


Recommendations:

“A Rolling World Premiere: The Black Feminist Guide To The Human Body“
Presented by Lorraine Hansberry Theatre at MoAD featuring @phaedratboughton 2/24 moad.org

“People Where They Are” San Jose Stage Company until 2/25 thestage.org

"Aren’t you?” The Marsh 2/10- 3/2 themarsh.org

“Bottled Spirits” an in person screening 2/18 at the Parkway Theater in Oakland, presented in partnership with the Lorraine Hansberry Theatre & the Anti-Police Terror Project lhtsf.org

“Rent” Berkeley Playhouse 2/23-3/31 berkeleyplayhouse.org

"Black Joy Parade" Feb 25th blackjoyparade.org

“Unpacking in P’town” New Conservatory Theatre Center 3.1-3/31 featuring @starshawnj
nctcsf.org

"Sign My Name to Freedom- The Unheard Songs of Betty Reid Soskin" San Francisco Bay Area Theatre Company March 29 - April 13 sfbatco.org

*CORRECTION:
Lyrics, Music, Book written by Betty Reid Soskin
Play script written by Michael Gene Sullivan

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Happy New Year! On the first episode of 2024, Phaedra, ShawnJ and Liz, set the FIREWORKS OFF! They lay down tips on the do's & definitely the don'ts of going to an audition, give their THREE CENTS on "The Color Purple" 2023 version and The Center Stage Shade is EXPLOSIVE! A new Q & A segment, Into The Shade is introduced. Bring a fan baby cause you're gonna need to cool ALL THE WAY OFF!

Come sit under the Shade!


Recommendations:

“Babes in Ho-lland” Shotgun Players 1/14-2/4 shotgunplayers.org

“Every Brilliant Thing” Center Rep until 1/28 lesherartscenter.org

“How I Learned What I Learned” 1/17-2/3 theatreworks.org

"The Wiz" 1/17-2/11 broadwaysf.com

"Aren't you?” The Marsh 2/10- 3/2 themarsh.org

"Fences" 6th St Playhouse 1/18-2/4 6thstreetplayhouse.com

We want to hear from you! Email us at creativelyshaded@gmail.com, and keep in touch with us on Instagram at @creativelyshaded, @phaedratboughton, @starshawnj, @elizasenoj. You can also watch this episode and others on YouTube: @creativelyshaded

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On this week's episode of Creatively Shaded, Phaedra, ShawnJ, and Liz discuss theatre "etiquette", inclusivity with action, and getting rid of "the box" that has stifled the overall theatre experience. The Center Stage Shade of the week has the Divas throwing the spotlight on the audience!

Lean all the way into it!


Recommendations:

"Panto in the Presidio" Featuring Phaedra Tillery-Boughton
Use Code: 'bedtime' two free child tickets per 1 adult ticket
12/1-12/30/23 presidiotheatre.org

"The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee" theatreworks.org

"Cinderella" Directed by: Khalia Davis berkeleyplayhouse.org

"1984" Adaptation by: Michael Gene Sullivan auroratheatre.org

"A Christmas Carol" act-sf.org

"Guys & Dolls" sfplayhouse.org

"The Land of the Dead" thepear.org

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On this week's episode of Creatively Shaded, Phaedra, ShawnJ, Liz and Jacquetta, discuss witnessing Black and Brown Stories on stage, the impact of diverse butts in seats, and the healing power of theatre. On Center Stage Shade, the Divas shine a light on acceptable time frames for audition results: Did I book the job or nah?

Lean into it!

Upcoming Auditions:

Cal Shakes, Marin Shakes, SF Shakes, Vallejo Shakes
November 19 & 20
calshakes.org

"A Strange Loop" American Conservatory Theater
Submission deadline Wednesday, November 29, Audition Date December 11
Signup through Instagram: @actsanfrancisco

Theatre Bay Area Generals
2/3 -2/4/2024
theatrebayarea.org

Recommendations:

"We Are Continuous" Directed by: ShawnJ West nctcsf.org
Use Code: 'we are continuous' for 25% off ticket price
Closes 11/26/23 nctcsf.org

"Panto in the Presidio" Featuring Phaedra Tillery-Boughton
Use Code: 'prettysleepy' 11/25-12/1/23
Use Code: 'bedtime' two free child tickets per 1 adult ticket
12/1- 12/30/23 presidiotheatre.org

"Bulrusher" (Use Code CREATIVELY20 For 20% off tix) berkeleyrep.org
"Joe Turner's Come and Gone" Directed by Ayodele Nzinga The Lower Bottom Playaz
Closes 11/26 thelowerbottomplayaz.com

"The Legend of Georgia McBride" Directed by: Elizabeth Carter lesherartscenter.org
"Group Therapy" Directed by: Tanika Baptiste therhino.org
"The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee" theatreworks.org
"Cinderella" Directed by: Khalia Davis berkeleyplayhouse.org
"1984" Adaptation by: Michael Gene Sullivan auroratheatre.org
"A Christmas Carol" act-sf.org

We want to hear from you! Email us at creativelyshaded@gmail.com, and keep in touch with us on Instagram at @creativelyshaded, @phaedratboughton, @starshawnj, @elizasenoj. You can also watch this episode and others on YouTube: @creativelyshaded

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