The Afrikan Poetry Theatre (The Center For Culture)

Name: The Afrikan Poetry Theatre (The Center For Culture)
Address: 176-03 Jamaica Avenue, New York, NY, 11432, US
Telephone: +17185233312
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Help To Support The On Going Programs At The A.P.T. & Our plans of transforming our building into an Afrikan Cultural Palace .
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Make a Tax deductible Donation, CALL:718-523-3312 www.theafrikanpoetrytheatre.org In 1977 the Afrikan Poetry Theatre became a not for profit organization . The permanent center was opened in 1978 and was located at 89-11 Merrick Blvd., Jamaica, NY. The center was located in the basement of the building. The Center was located there for one year where we presented poetry readings and workshops, and

lectures on African history, etc. We presented Dr. Yosef ben-Jochanan, Dr. John Henrik Clarke, Rev. Herbert Daughtry and many others for the first time to a Queens audience

In 1979 the Theatre moved to its present location where the programs started to grow and develop. Soon youth programs were added, Jazz and African music concerts, films, weekend cultural classes for youth and a book and tape research center, the opening of our art gallery, and several other programs that community individuals presented to us and we introduced to the public. In 1987 as a result of the executive director’s travels to West Africa, The Afrikan Poetry Theatre Started its’ “Journey To The Motherland” tours, cultural and educational tours, which has re-connected hundreds of people to the motherland. In 1991 the theatre began it’s Afriquest program that organized 4 week educational programs in Ghana, West Africa for high school and college students. APT has also adopted a village in the Akuapem area of Ghana where the executive director has been enstooled, and has encouraged others such as Paul Knox (who is also enstooled) and his wife Bernita to contribute to the development of that community, bringing electricity, water, computers, supplies, etc. The Afrikan Poetry Theatre is also a co-founder of FESTAM, an international music and arts festival that takes place in Dakar, Senegal, West Africa. Where it is responsible for bringing to
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08/02/2024

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06/21/2024

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Learn The Ins & Outs of Drones in Our Exciting Workshops.
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This Program is Available for Summer Camps, Schools, and Community Centers

More info about our services:
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06/21/2024

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VR Art Tour:
Art and Tech in a Virtual World

This Summer we bring art and technology together to further our goals of opening new doors to those who were previously unfamiliar with either art or virtual reality, and face barriers to their uses.
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Through the power of virtual reality, we are bringing art to communities using cutting-edge technology that is traditionally inaccessible to under-served people. We will expose them to new experiences and knowledge through our mission to educate disadvantaged people about technology and its powerful uses. This new initiative will bring art and technology together to further our goals of opening new doors to those who were previously unfamiliar with either art or virtual reality and face barriers to their uses.

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This Program is also Available for Summer Camps, Schools, and Community Centers

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06/21/2024

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Afrikan PoetryTheatre, Inc.
Presents…

Music Coding
(For Youth)

This Program is also Available for Summer Camps, Schools, and Community Centers

For more info:
[email protected]
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Music coding is the process of writing code to produce or analyze audio input and output. It can be done in a visual or textual environment, and each coding language has its own level of difficulty and function. Music coding can be used to create a variety of projects, including:
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06/19/2024

06/16/2024

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06/01/2024

Afrikan PoetryTheatre, Inc.
2024 NYC
Cultural Immigrant Initiative
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06/01/2024

The Afrikan Poetry Theatre (The Center For Culture) &
NYC Cultural Immigrant Initiatives
Presents…

“Educated Filmmakers”

A FREE 8 Week crash course, consisting of 16 Workshops.
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Online & In-Person Option.
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Classes Are In Person, & Online

06/01/2024

Afrikan PoetryTheatre, Inc.
2024 NYC
Cultural Immigrant Initiative
Presents…

“Educated FilmMakers”

An 8 Week crash course, consisting of 16 Workshops.

Classes Begin June 8th
Learn The Business of Filmmaking,
while actually making a short film.
A Unique Experience you will never forget!!

Online & In-Person Option.
Enrollment Open Now!!

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/educated-filmmakers-2024-tickets-910802804707?aff=ebdsshios

More Info: HV FILMS

Learn Film Scoring,
Music Bedding, & Sound Design
from: Saiku “720” Branch

https://www.linkedin.com/in/saiku720music?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=ios_app

Saiku 720’s professional career in music & entertainment began over 25 years ago, as an actor, event promoter,DJ,recording artist, recording engineer, Music Producer/Composer, Song Writer and Arranger, navigating a path to work with executives and artist from companies such as Top Dawg Productions/Murder Inc Records/Def Jam/Universal Music Group, Tommy Boy Records/ Death Row East, Ruff Ryders, Terror Squad, Rawkus Records, and more…
Working as a background actor and assistant background casting director at A&E Channel, under Tuffy Questell,
“720” acquired an understanding of film scoring and sound design. This affinity for sound design led to successful soundtrack work on films like cult classics “Beef” & “Animal”, as well as Telly Award, NABJ Award Winning, Emmy nominated work on several B.E.T. Networks News specials & documentaries, Which evolved into sound design and music scoring work for the Gospel Music Channel, Arise TV, Furturo Media Group, HV Films, BSquare Communications, BET International, The Africa Channel, and several films and tv series nominated in Film Festivals such as Queens World Film Fest, Chicago Childrens Film Fest, Martha Vineyard Film Fest and more..

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05/29/2024

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05/28/2024

Ladu Poetry House
East Africa Poetic Hour Battle

Congratulations are for the New Queen, who won the East Africa Poetic Hour Battle, which took place in Kisumu, Kenya, on May 25, 2024.

Out of 20 finalists chosen from 150 submissions, Laker placed among the top 3 and went on to win with an overwhelming majority of the votes cast by online supporters from all over East Africa.

Well done! Like all competitors, patience laker, you were tough, determined, and gave it your all at every turn, no matter where the competition took you.

Congratulations on making East Africa proud by representing your nation and community.

We hope your career is filled with success.

Ugandan poet Laker Patience, better known as Laker on stage, resides in Kampala.

She has eight years of experience writing and performing spoken word poetry, and she is passionate about using her art to raise awareness of issues like mental health, self-love, women’s empowerment, and the environment.

With her clever wordplay and rhythmic performances, Laker has dazzled audiences on several stage

05/25/2024

Afrikan PoetryTheatre, Inc.&
NYC Cultural Immigrant Initiatives
Presents…

“Educated Filmmakers”

An 8 Week crash course, consisting of 16 Workshops.
Learn The Business of Filmmaking, while actually making a short film.

A Unique Experience you will never forget!!

Online & In-Person Option.
Enrollment Open Now!!
Orientation Date: June 8th

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“Bully” is a Queens, NY Filmmaker, Music Producer, ans Sound Engineer,who is heavily concentrated in Hip Hop Culture.

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He also is CEO of a Film Equipment Rental Company and works as a Director of Photography and Camera Operator for Independent films and tv series such as:
This Side of Town: Chronicles of Omar , Midlife Crisis, and Home Confinement.

Classes Will Be In Person & Virtual
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05/24/2024

Afrikan PoetryTheatre, Inc. & NYC Cultural Immigrant Initiative
Presents…

“Educated Film Makers 24’”

A FREE 8 Week crash course, consisting of 16 Workshops.

Learn The Business of Filmmaking,
while actually making a short film.
A Unique Experience you will never forget!!

Online & In-Person Option.
Enrollment Open Now!!
Classes Begin June 8th

Limited Space Available!!
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With: -Montaigne Logic Massac
Aka “MR M”

Mr.M is an Award Winning established filmmaker and video producer for youth and youth advocates. His film Project BayGanda a documentary about fashion designer/youth advocate (once his co-worker) Erica “Evarize” Varize’s youth program in Oakland, California and Uganda, Africa has enjoyed a strong festival run.

Executive Producer / Writer / Director and one of four main characters of Chicken & Beef Presents: Monkey Gang The Mockumentary a satire about the state of Hip Hop. He is now also the C.E.O of Chicken & Beef INC. now doing business as (D.B.A) Film De Montaigne.

Classes Will Be In Person & Virtual
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05/24/2024

Educated Filmmakers 24’

The Afrikan Poetry Theatre (The Center For Culture) &
NYC Cultural Immigrant Initiatives
Presents…

“Educated Filmmakers”

An 8 Week crash course, consisting of 16 Workshops.
Learn The Business of Filmmaking, while actually making a short film.

A Unique Experience you will never forget!!

Online & In-Person Option.
Enrollment Open Now!!
Orientation Date: June 8th

ACT NOW!!
for Registration Info:
Link In Bio or DM: HV FILMS

Learn Script Writing Techniques from:
Okema T Moore

Okema is an actress, singer, EMMY nominated, Silver Telly Award winning producer and a writer, who also directs.

Starting as an actress as a child on Sesame Street; now a producer, Okema has done a plethora of branded work for various household names, including Nickelodeon, FOX and Dreamworks.

Classes Will Be In Person & Virtual
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05/24/2024

Save The Date!!
Educated Filmmakers 24’

The Afrikan Poetry Theatre (The Center For Culture)&
NYC Cultural Immigrant Initiatives
Presents…

“Educated Filmmakers”

FREE!!!

8 Week crash course, consisting of 16 Workshops.
Learn The Business of Filmmaking, while actually making a short film.

A Unique Experience you will never forget!!

Online & In-Person Option.
Enrollment Open Now!!
Orientation Date: June 8th

FREE 99
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Learn How To Master Table Reads, and Understanding The Role of Directing
from:
Samson Styles

Samson is an Award winning Broadcast Journalist. Former BET Correspondent. Filmmaker.

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Classes Will Be In Person & Virtual
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Address

176-03 Jamaica Avenue
New York, NY
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Telephone

+17185233312

Website

http://www.theafrikanpoetrytheatre.org/

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Free Acting Workshops

Save The Date: Free Acting Workshops!! Limited Capacity Enrollment May,19th 2024 Contact: @HVFilms [email protected] The Afrikan Poetry Theatre (The Center For Culture)& The Coalition of Theatres of Color Presents… “Educated Actors” (Learn The Business of Acting) A FREE 8 week crash course: Learn *Audition Techniques *Monologue Techniques *Screen Presence *Set Etiquette *Charachter Development *Script Breakdown *Casting Insight and more… Limited Space REGISTER NOW!! RSVP by May 15th Register Here: https://l.instagram.com/?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.eventbrite.com%2Fe%2Feduacted-actors-tickets-891674952787%3Ffbclid%3DPAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaZ3CzK0SLJbNDQAuGUVnpF2xJFJ6HClF1VaMAck6dZbfwJdfnbRQ3GTdOM_aem_AbUrX_KZFSCOQyFDq1HsxAJq54vgcmrIumjDIOJbINPqOQPryAF6XRIsRtcjlP4CjiZxcGm1mH85bvk6BkvhGWY3&e=AT3LUgPSijJmaduN407fQP5TNelf3m9v4D9NU_o-eHP8Ci2RZFmKDkjow58GnPWoB_TYLFcx4pvIJzQWS3W_JZ7mVlJl98adokLK-g For Info DM: HV FILMS Email: [email protected] Meet Our Team: Facilitator: Tuffy Questell (Theory/Monologues/ and more) https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0703363/bio/ Specialist: Stephen Hill (Screen Precense) https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2309273/ @Rosal Margarita Colon (Audition Preparation Techniques) https://www.imdb.com/name/nm5096242/ Marvin Krondon (Dialog Delivery Techniques) https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3993304/ Plus!! Surprise Guest Instructors!!! Make Your Own Acting Reel, Field Trips, and more… _________________________ *Classes will be In Person & Virtual #educatedactors2024 #actingworkshops #theafrikanpoetrytheatre #coalitionoftheatresofcolor #hvfilmsglobal #nycdycd #nyccouncil #thehowardgilmanfoundation

Free Acting Workshop

Free Acting Workshops!! Limited Capacity Enrollment May,19th 2024 Register Now: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/eduacted-actors-tickets-891674952787?aff=oddtdtcreator&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAabTVzvBZo5CF9yd2CidFdzcmSiF5e9QVURWq2-z1j5asf39j8nPiLnL6SM_aem_AYHP7g46YIOSRKnCyVXdHdDCTD7UPHAO2TpSN4BzInCM46jGix3Q7R5SH0N8sqth6gneiDDEGRjCkbvB47QYqy0V Contact: HV FILMS [email protected] The Afrikan Poetry Theatre (The Center For Culture)& The Coalition of Theatres of Color Presents… “Educated Actors” Learn: Audition Prep Techniques with: Rosal “Margarita” Colon Rosal landed her first Broadway show at Lincoln Center, “A Free Man of Color.” She continued working in theaters on and off Broadway, most notably the Pulitzer Prize winning play “Between Riverside and Crazy“ by Stephen Adly Guirgis. She recently finished the Broadway run in 2023 which garnered a TONY nomination for Best Play. Rosal’s first major entry in TV was joining the 4th season of “Orange is The New Black.” She shot 27 consecutive episodes, describing the experience as an absolute dream and a great teacher in the art of TV and film. She continued on with some other guest spots on shows like “Elementary,” “Madam Secretary” and “New Amsterdam” until she booked a recurring role on “Power Book 3: Raising Kanan.” Rosal has appeared in the first three seasons https://www.imdb.com/name/nm5096242/ _________________________ *Classes will be In Person & Virtual #educatedactors2022 #actingworkshops #theafrikanpoetrytheatre #coalitionoftheatresofcolor #hvfilmsglobal #nycdycd #nyccouncil #thehowardgilmanfoundation

Free Acting Workshops!! Limited Capacity Enrollment May,19th 2024 Register Now!! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/eduacted-actors-tickets-891674952787?aff=oddtdtcreator&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAabTVzvBZo5CF9yd2CidFdzcmSiF5e9QVURWq2-z1j5asf39j8nPiLnL6SM_aem_AYHP7g46YIOSRKnCyVXdHdDCTD7UPHAO2TpSN4BzInCM46jGix3Q7R5SH0N8sqth6gneiDDEGRjCkbvB47QYqy0V For More Info: HV FILMS The Afrikan Poetry Theatre (The Center For Culture)& The Coalition of Theatres of Color Presents… “Educated Actors” (Learn Screen Presence) From: Stephen Hill An award winning actor (Best Male Actor, ABFF Star Project 2010), known for solid work in a variety of roles in film, TV, theater, web series, etc. Recently cast in the lead role of York in the HBO mini-series, Lewis & Clark, he is also on HBO, in Pete Chatmon’s BlackCard, and in the fifth season of Boardwalk Empire in the recurring role of Clarence, right hand man to Jeffrey Wright’s, Dr. Narcisse. On Netflix, in Kiara Jones’ Christmas Wedding Baby, Stephen gives a heartfelt and truthful performance in the lead role of Issac. Look out for him on Law & Order SVU, Blue Bloods, It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia, Louie, Political Animals, and Unforgettable. Hill can also be seen embodying the role of Jackie Robinson in the award winning documentary, Jackie Robinson: My Story. Watch Stephen online in the soulful film Runaway, starring opposite Grammy nominated vocalist Carolyn Malachi, and in the hilarious series Fort Knox. https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2309273/bio/ _________________________ *Classes will be In Person & Virtual #educatedactors2022 #actingworkshops #theafrikanpoetrytheatre #coalitionoftheatresofcolor #hvfilmsglobal #nycdycd #nyccouncil #thehowardgilmanfoundation

Today, help me celebrate the Birth of my Mother, Queen Mother Emah Ahliellah (Mama Abena), and wish her continued blessings, peace and ancestral favor. Happy Birthday Mommy, I hope you enjoy your day.💐🍷

Educated Actors Workshops

A FREE 8 week crash course: Dialog Delivery Techniques With @Marvin Krondon Classes Begin May19th 2024 Registration Open Now! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/eduacted-actors-tickets-891674952787?aff=oddtdtcreator&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaYAYZtpEEXUcOU1w2eILwJZNDzE17XCjVto7WkPeUFLxnp77ArahgPn8aU_aem_AflkJhHKdhL-qLKAbKMvxQ5vlE0blulyK9lJHWJVgMqeo_AiNFddELg_iirpJ5x-lOGhPKzhXg-76s-RiU_WbQUj Marvin "Krondon" Jones currently stars in the CW's BLACK LIGHTNING, portraying "Tobias Whale," a crime boss and lead villain. The role marks Jones' transition into acting, as he is also a solo rapper and Strong Arm Steady (SAS) front man. With the moniker Krondon (KRNDN), Jones recently released his impressive independent project "Everything's Nothing," which features standout tracks "7 Eleven" and "Lean On Me," capturing the essence of the West Coast with his "feel good" records. Apart from his work with SAS, the Cali rapper has written for a number of artists, including Snoop Dogg, Dr Dre and Xzibit. In 2003, he released a successful collection of cuts independently, entitled "The Beginning Of." Krondon has set himself apart in the rap game from more than his lyricism alone. His unique voice and dynamic look has helped him to create a lane all his own.�- IMDb _________________________ *Classes will be In Person & Virtual #educatedactors2022 #actingworkshops #theafrikanpoetrytheatre #coalitionoftheatresofcolor #hvfilmsglobal #nycdycd #nyccouncil #thehowardgilmanfoundation