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Creatively Shaded: A podcast where three Bay Area Black Artists take center stage to explore the depths of Bay Area Theatre from A Black Artists' POV. Get ready for laughs, theatrics, drama, and authentic exploration that's Creatively Shaded in the culture! Artists: Elizabeth Jones Phaedra Tillery-Boughton ShawnJ West

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Creatively Shaded: A podcast where three Bay Area Black Artists take center stage to explore the depths of Bay Area Theatre from A Black Artists' POV. Get ready for laughs, theatrics, drama, and authentic exploration that's Creatively Shaded in the culture! Artists: Elizabeth Jones Phaedra Tillery-Boughton ShawnJ West

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See it, Call it, Say it!

2/27/2025
Send us a text On this episode, Phaedra, ShawnJ and Liz pay homage to Black Bay Area Theatre History, get into the spill out of D.E.I., and who answers the "Call" of the Craft. Chile, Center Stage Shade had to run back those audition Lewks. Gather your notes and pull into the Shade! Recommendations: The San Francisco Black Theater Movement Panel Discussion San Francisco Public Library Available on YouTube Documentary Black Theatre: The Making of a Movement California Newsreel Available on Vimeo "Jesus Christ Superstar" at Berkeley Playhouse On stage February 21- March 30, 2025 Tickets available at berkeleyplayhouse.org Creatively Shaded Blackout Nights Coming Soon: "Wild With Happy" directed by ShawnJ West at NCTC On stage March 7 - April 5, 2025 tickets available at nctcsf.org Blackout Night's Date TBD Discount: 20% off full priceCode: SHADE (not case-sensitive)Dates: 3/7 -3/14, 3/19-3/23"Fat Ham" at S.F. Playhouse On stage March 20 - April 19, 2025 tickets available at sfplayhouse.org Blackout Night's Date TBD 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 Voice over: Margo Hall @margogot Editor: James Oh @jamesaaronoh

Duration:00:48:18

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Claim It, Yes!

1/16/2025
Send us a text On this episode, Phaedra, ShawnJ and Liz light the spark for 2025! Jobs, opportunities, Center Stage Shade, "Oh MY!" Get ready to "Blackout" the theater with the Divas in 2025! Keep those sparklers lit-Happy New Year! Job Opportunities: SFBATCO Box Office Manager sfbatco.org A.C.T. Professional and Outreach Manager act-sf.org Lesher Center For The Arts Ticket Clerk lesherartscenter.org Auditions: Audition workshop Magic Theatre January 25, 2025 magictheatre.org Joint Audition - Lorraine Hansberry Theatre + SFBATCO + Magic Theatre February 3-4, 2025 phaedra@sfbatco.org Creatively Shaded Blackout Nights Coming Soon: "Fat Ham" at S.F. Playhouse On stage March 20 - April 19, 2025 tickets available at sfplayhouse.org Blackout Night's Date TBD "Wild With Happy" directed by ShawnJ West at NCTC On stage March 7 - April 5, 2025 tickets available at nctcsf.org Blackout Night's Date TBD "The Magnolia Ballet" at Shotgun Players On stage July 12- August 10, 2025 tickets available at shotgunplayers.org Blackout Night's Date TBD 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 Voice over: Margo Hall @margogot Editor: James Oh @jamesaaronoh

Duration:00:33:35

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You Pranced Over That!

12/26/2024
Send us a text On this episode, Phaedra, ShawnJ and Liz give their take on DEI in the theatre, who's out here singing soulless notes and run back some of their favorite shows of 2024. The Divas give a little holiday ding as Center Stage Shade pops out for the season. Put a little peppermint in your hot toddy and savor the cheer! Recommendations: "A Thousand Ships" at Oakland Theatre Project On stage December 13-January 5 tickets at oaklandtheaterproject.com/ships "Waitress" at S.F. Playhouse Now on stage until January 18th tickets available at sfplayhouse.org Coming in 2025: "Wild With Happy" directed by ShawnJ West at NCTC On stage March 7 - April 5, 2025 tickets available at nctcsf.org "Fat Ham" at S.F. Playhouse On stage March 20 - April 19, 2025 tickets available at sfplayhouse.org " SistahFriend" staged reading written by Phaedra Tillery-Boughton at Lorraine Hansberry Theatre On stage June 21, 2025 tickets available at lhtsf.org "Jesus Christ Superstar" at Berkeley Playhouse On stage February 21 - March 30th, 2025 tickets available at berkeleyplayhouse.org "The Day the Sky turned Orange" at SFBATCO Fall 2025 info at sfbatco.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 Voice over: Margo Hall @margogot Editor: James Oh @jamesaaronoh

Duration:00:56:02

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They come in Threes!!!

12/13/2024
Send us a text On this episode, Phaedra, ShawnJ and Liz discuss ego's, the happenings in the theatre streets and whether or not they've had love behind the curtain. A local theatre company gets lit up as the Divas give the thickest read on Center Stage Shade! Ba-by the reads come by the triplets! Lean in! Opportunities for Creatives: The Ground Floor berkeleyrep.org/the-ground-floor Application closes December 22, 2024 TBA Cash Grant Theatrebayarea.org/grants/cash Reopens spring 2025 Black Futures Residency zaccho.org/?resids_black-futures Keep an eye out for 2025/26 applications Lloyd Richards New Futures Residency SDCFoundation.org Application just closed. Watch out for 2025-26 Cycle Recommendations: "The Bag" at Aurora Theatre Company Limited engagement on stage December 13/14 tickets auroratheatre.org "A Thousand Ships" at Oakland Theatre Project On stage December 13-January 5 tickets at oaklandtheaterproject.com/ships "Waitress" at S.F. Playhouse Now on stage until January 18th tickets available at sfplayhouse.org "Peter Pan Panto at The Presidio" Now on stage until December 29 tickets at presidiotheatre.org "Soulful Christmas" at Lorraine Hansberry Theatre Playing December 20-22 tickets @lhtsf.org/soulful 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 Voice over: Margo Hall @margogot Editor: James Oh @jamesaaronoh

Duration:00:50:55

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A Lil' Light Shade

11/21/2024
Send us a text On this episode, Phaedra, ShawnJ and Liz do serve shade, but is it thick or thin?They discuss a local casting agency and its practices, whether monologues are necessary or not and who're all the Aunties & Uncs. This that thick or thin- you be the judge! Recommendations: "JaJa's African Hair Braiding" at Berkeley Repertory Theatre Playing November 8 - December 15 tickets @berkeleyrep.org "Charlie Brown Christmas" at Contra Costa Civic Theatre Playing November 23-December 15 tickets @ccct.org "A Red Carol!" at SF Mime Troupe Playing December 14- December 29 tickets @sfmt.org "Soulful Christmas" at Lorraine Hansberry Theatre Playing December 20-22 tickets @lhtsf.org/soulful 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 Voice over: Margo Hall @margogot Editor: James Oh @jamesaaronoh

Duration:00:43:20

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Shade on you, Shade on me, Shade on Us!!!

10/31/2024
Send us a text On the premiere episode of the second season, Phaedra, ShawnJ and Liz recap their summer break and get into what's currently on their plates. They runback "Butt's in Seats" which seems to be on a loop in the theatre community. And check this—The Divas plunge into the deepest Shade as the spotlight turns it's glare on them! Oooh Chile! Put on that kettle cause this tea is Piping Hot! Take long, slow, sips! Recommendations: "The Thanksgiving Play" at Altarena Playhouse Playing October 24 - November 24 tickets @altarena.org "JaJa's African Hair Braiding" at Berkeley Repertory Theatre Playing November 8 - December 15 tickets @berkeleyrep.org "4th New Roots Theatre Festival" at SFBATCO Playing November 14 - 17 tickets @sfbatco.org "A Red Carol" SF Mime Troupe Playing December 14 - 29 tickets @sfmt.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 Voice over: Margo Hall @margogot Editor: James Oh @jamesaaronoh

Duration:00:54:08

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Anxiety, Vices & Heauxs!

5/30/2024
Send us a text 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 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 Voice over: Margo Hall @margogot Editor: James Oh @jamesaaronoh

Duration:01:09:33

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Swallows, Whispers & Wine!

5/2/2024
Send us a text 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 Voice over: Margo Hall @margogot Editor: James Oh @jamesaaronoh

Duration:00:57:22

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Blowing in The Stage Wind!

4/4/2024
Send us a text 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 Voice over: Margo Hall @margogot Editor: James Oh @jamesaaronoh

Duration:01:13:32

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Who Asked You?

3/6/2024
Send us a text 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 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 Voice over: Margo Hall @margogot Editor: James Oh @jamesaaronoh

Duration:00:58:59

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Black Futures Month

2/15/2024
Send us a text 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 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 Voice over: Margo Hall @margogot Editor: James Oh @jamesaaronoh

Duration:01:18:07

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For The Culture

1/24/2024
Send us a text 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 Voice over: Margo Hall @margogot Editor: James Oh @jamesaaronoh

Duration:01:23:08

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Don’t Burn Your Bridges!

12/5/2023
Send us a text 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 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 Voice over: Margo Hall @margogot Editor: James Oh @jamesaaronoh

Duration:00:43:46

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Rooted in The Bay

11/21/2023
Send us a text 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 Voice over: Margo Hall @margogot Editor: James Oh @jamesaaronoh

Duration:00:59:39

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We Doin Thangs Around Here!

11/9/2023
Send us a text On this week's special episode of Creatively Shaded, Phaedra, ShawnJ, and Liz, discuss being new arts journalists in the Bay, all of the exciting theatre that's happening and how representation still matters. They also pay homage to a local Bay Area Actor. You know there's a little Center Stage Shade! Lean into it! Recommendations: "We Are Continuous" Directed by: ShawnJ West nctcsf.org "New Roots Theatre Festival" sfbatco.org "Panto in the Presidio" Featuring Phaedra Tillery-Boughton presidiotheatre.org "Mame" Featuring Elizabeth Jones 42ndstmoon.org "Bulrusher" (Use Code CREATIVELY20 For 20% off tix) berkeleyrep.org "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 Richard D. May https://www.gofundme.com/f/richard-darnell-may Kim Donovan KSD Casting ksdcasting.com African-American Shakespeare african-americanshakes.org Theatre Bay Area theatrebayare.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 Voice over: Margo Hall @margogot Editor: James Oh @jamesaaronoh

Duration:00:40:34

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Let me do it all!

10/31/2023
Send us a text On this week's episode of Creatively Shaded, Phaedra, ShawnJ, Jacquetta and Liz, open up a bag of tricks and treats! They discuss working as an understudy, opportunities in the Bay Area, the practice of hiring out of town actors and then some! Honey, the shade is pulled all the way out! Get ready to go in 'cause the Divas definitely do! 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 Voice over: Margo Hall @margogot Editor: James Oh @jamesaaronoh

Duration:00:51:33

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Theatre: the sidepiece, concubine, or fulltime lover?

10/17/2023
Send us a text On this week's episode of Creatively Shaded, Phaedra, ShawnJ, Jacquetta, and Liz, discuss shows that are relevant to the black community, dealing with offers to work for questionable pay, and the hustle and tussle of being an artist in the Bay Area! The table is set and the drinks are flowing! Bring your appetite and dig in! 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 Voice over: Margo Hall @margogot Editor: James Oh @jamesaaronoh

Duration:00:41:02

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Introducing the Divas!

10/3/2023
Send us a text On the premiere episode of Creatively Shaded, your new hosts, Phaedra, ShawnJ, Jacquetta, and Liz, deep dive into Black Artists’ POV on Bay Area Theatre! Intros are had, questions are asked, and heads most definitely turn, as The Divas pull back the curtain on Bay Area Theatre through the hued lens of Black Artists. Buckle up and have a row of seats as we introduce a segment: “Center Stage Shade” where we talk about the state of theatre, pushing the black narrative and so much more! We want to hear from you! Email us at creativelyshaded@gmail.com, and keep in touch with us on Instagram at @creativelyshaded, @phaedratboughton, @starshawnj, @jacquetta.farrar and @elizasenoj. You can also watch this episode and others on YouTube: @creativelyshaded Editor: James Oh @jamesaaronoh 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 Voice over: Margo Hall @margogot Editor: James Oh @jamesaaronoh

Duration:01:02:29