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YAW
ASIYAMA -
WRITER DIRECTOR &
- Spirit
of an ancestor
It is always a blessing to return to this production. I have the
privilege of working with a team that feels like a family. I felt driven to write this play. The impact of slavery has always intrigued me since I was 8. I have often wondered what the world would look like today if the slave trade had never been. What would have been the shapes of families and communities in Africa? The burden of the guilt, as an African, on whether or not my family were implicated in this nastiness of history.
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STEVE McDANIEL
- MUSICAL DIRECTOR
It's a great privilege
to be working with Steve again on A Slave’s Story. He has been a busy man on so many levels. Lets just say he is very happy. Very Very Happy. He also has his long awaited album Lark finally on release. Finally the world has the honour of listening to a truly well crafted album. Most of us believed the album was ready a while ago. STEVE JUST WANTED PERFECTION BETTERED. Well, he has done it.
www.myspace.com/stevemcdanieluk
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MELVINA
BROWN -
Spirit of an ancestor
Mel is an ardent fan of Anne of Green Gables and believes that every little girl should be introduced to her! A committed Christian who loves playing and working with young people. She shares her characters love for words sung and written, soon she will share her writings with the world. |
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TRACY
GRABS - Araba & Pamela
Tracy is studying music and doing a Young Person’s Apprenticeship performing arts at Stantonbury Campus. She is a Christian and a member of the LICF choir. She aspires to be a successful singer, actress and fashion designer.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sf2_Iuq2kGg
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LISA
LOVELL - Missy
Writing since she was 11 years old, Lisa is a method actor who relishes getting under the skin of her roles. She is involved in several amateur theatres and was also involved with the What Black Women Want
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SHENIAH
ASIAMAH - Lil Ali
Sheniah is a year 9 student at Stantonbury Campus. Everybody thinks I laugh a lot. I love singing and acting. I am sure I will be in X Factor one day. I am the eldest of 4, my sisters, Ro-Mi and Destiny. Oh and my brother
Joel. I am in my school production of West Side Story. Sheniah was part of the What Black Women Want production. She performed at both Milton Keynes theatre and the Hackney Empire Theatre. |
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CAROLINE
THOMAS-ASANTE - Alabama
I run a business with my husband but I am also an actor, lecturer,
musician, writer, dancer, mother and friend. On first reading this play, I knew it was a
story that needed telling. I am so proud and privileged to be part of this.
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MAXINE THOMAS
ASANTE - Blessy
Maxine is 12 years old and is a student at Oakgrove. She was thrilled at being able to be a part of the Slaves Story production and has learned her own lines as well as those of most of the cast! Maxine loves to play the clarinet and loves to dance. |
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JOHANNE
HUDSON-LETT - Blessing &
Olive
“Live your dreams embrace every moment and love unconditionally.” This mantra has driven Johanne to complete some of her greatest dreams. Johanne, a mother, wife, actress, and adrenaline junkie is a presenter and journalist for the BBC. |
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APRIL
BROWN - Young Free
April is the eldest of 2 daughters and a student of
the Stantonbury Campus in Milton Keynes. April loves
music and acting and is really enjoying learning to play the piano.
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ANDREA
CARNEGIE - Freedom
Andrea made her debut in theatre playing 'Free' in Yaw’s pilot production of ‘A Slave’s Story’ 3 years ago. As a songwriter and solo singer she understands the impact music has in peoples lives and has enjoyed inspiring audiences with the message of gospel music in churches, concerts, clubs and festivals for many years. This winter sees the release of her first online single ‘The Miracle’ a charity project which aims to generate funds for Cancer sufferers. For more on Andrea or to buy the single, go to
www.myspace.com/andrealouiseonline
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p74MM_BU0eE
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zg9RlNW9wMU
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FAITH
THOMAS - Hope
I currently lecture at Milton Keynes College during the day and teach Dressmaking for the ACE (Adults Continuing Education) two evenings a week. I am also the Vice President of the Women’s Ministry which is very dear to my heart. Being asked to perform in such an awesome docu-drama of our past, and watching it grow from strength to strength is a real enlightenment of the relationship between Hope and Faith. |
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LATOYA NEWLAND -
Jessica
Latoya recently graduated from the University of Bedfordshire where she studied Media Performance. “I have a passion for acting, presenting and singing as well as writing songs and
poetry. I have been in a few short films , plays and also
modeled for Umbro. |
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BRANDON THOMAS
ASANTE - Luke
Brandon recently made the finals at the World Street Dance Championship, representing England. He is a keen football player. As with many of the children, being in the play has been an acting experience as well as an education. He performs in this scene with his real life grandmother who plays his on stage grandmother. |
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SANDRA McCALLA
- Arabella
A Classically trained pianist and violinist, Sandra has demonstrated her passion for a wide genre of music. She recently performed in choirs and groups and even more recently, Sandra has been working with the Luton Gospel Community Choir as their Music Director.
Sandra played the Lead Glorious Jones in our other production
What Black Women Want
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The Band
Steve McDaniel- MD.
Tom and Kenneth McDaniel are playing the bass
and guitar
with Chris Pulleston on percussion
Choir/
extras
Cast + Andre Anglin, Joel Maddix Asiamah, Kane Walcott,
Romi Maddix Asiamah, Jeanette Roper, Hope Brown, April Brown
and Rhiannan Francis.
Lighting
Guy Jones
Set Design
Michelle Masarati
Stage Manager
Helen Cunham
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