We showin' out now...

What do you get when you ask Professor Kenneth Green to produce a Birthday Tribute for the World Renowned Rev. Dr. Joseph E. Lowery? Answer's simple-- Epic Greatness.

Earlier this month, Professor Kenneth Green of Spelman College, produced a show that Atlanta was not ready for entitled, A mile in his shoes. This production chronicled the life of Rev. Lowery through Dance, Song, Live Art, and powerful words. He managed to assemble an All-Star Cast which included stars such as legendary dancer Savion Glover, Andrew Young, Nicole Ari Parker and Boris Kodjoe, Charon L. Kirkland-- Atlanta Public Schools 2008 Teacher of the Year, Chloe Bailey, Fonzworth Bently, Keith David, Cassi Davis, Julius (Dr. J) Erving, (deep breath) Jasmine Guy, LaTanya Richardson-Jackson, Victoria Rowell, Mykelti Williamson, Capathia Jenkins, Samuel L. Jackson, Alfree Woodard, and none other than the Queen of Soul herself, Aretha Franklin.

Just about every medium of media was used in this production, and every component was meticulously thought out-- right on down the the program, which included a letter from Barry himself! (That's President Barack Obama to you) Not only were there celebs involved in the show, but our own performers as well. Big shout outs to the Spelman Dance Theater, the Morehouse and Spelman Glee Clubs, Jarrett O'Neil, Kashief Muhammad, Kenesha Reed, M'Ballu Tejan-Sie, Deshanna Wiggins (my boo), and Althea Williams.

"If you weren't at the program, you missed a SPECIAL treat!" but we got you...

And... the Spelman Dance Theater and The Queen.

"...I'll follow you till you love me, Papa-Paparazzi!"

What does the end of October mean to students/ Alumni of the AUC? Surely not just the arrival of fall... But HOMECOMING! For many Spelmanites, it is an opportunity to visit family and friends during fall break, then back to ATL for festivities. For the Renaissance Men, a week-long battle between good and evil (class and partying). For both groups, homecoming is the highlight of the year, and the only excuse for acceptable substance and alchohol abuse-- well, usage. Don't judge.

We can't forget one integral part of the week. Fashion. Lookey lookey what we stumbled upon. v103's webmag came out to show love, and snapped a few photos. I think faces have been cut off to protect those who did not consent. ehh... maybe you'll see yourself.

They're mostly all of "bags and boots," but incase anyone was nervous, I can assure you, they're all women dressed in women's clothes. Thanks Dr. Franklin.





For the actual blog on v103's website, click here.

For more homecoming pictures, search facebook for these key words: "All the way turnt up."

Gone get ya camera phone on, it's a photoshoot...

Every moment is a photo op. Cheese!

Upcoming Performances.

Keep your eyes and ears open for these shows.

The Glass Menagerie by Tennessee Williams
October 29-November 1, and 5-8
Maya Angelou Black Box Theater
Directed by Marion Wright

Spelman Dance Theater Fall Concert
Novemeber 19-22
Baldwin Burroughs Theater
Directed by T.Lang

Enjoy this preview of the show:


CROWNS
February 18-22
Baldwin Burroughs Theater
Adapted by Regina Taylor Directed by Jade Lambert-Smith

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The Bluest Eye
April 1-4
Baldwin Burroughs Theater
Adapted by Lydia Diamond from the novel by Toni Morrison Directed by Jasmine Guy

Enjoy this preview of the show:

Spelman Dance Theater Spring Concert
April 15-18
Baldwin Burroughs Theater
Directed by T. Lang

"In the name of Aphrodite, women should be known as MIGHTY!"

The Spelman College Department of Drama and Dance opened the season with Neil Simon's women's translation of the classic Lysistrata. What's special about this show, is that it is written entirely in a rhymed couplet. Lysistrata rallies the Athenian women together, seizes the treasury, stages a sex strike, and force the men of each warring faction to come home and sign a truce. The setting? .... wait for it.... the height of the feminist movement and the Vietnam War. To all those who supported, thank you.

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Congratulations to the 2009-2010 SpelHouse Players!

The following students have been selected to be the Spelman Morehouse Performance ensemble. The students were selected based off of their preperation and outstanding performance at the general auditions. Congrats again!

2009-2010 Spelhouse Players:

Brittany Benson
Joy Brunson
Ashley Cleveland
Amanda Denham
Jazmine Dinkins
Leland Fowler
Patrick Jackson
Tendayi Kuumba
Anthony McQueen
Eric Mosley
Gavin Pickins
Rachel Redd
Amber Rembert
Mike Scott
Pam Stegall

It's been a long time coming... updates.

We've been gone for a minute, now we're back with the jumpoff...

It's been awhile since we've last posted, but it's just becasue we've been so busy in the department. We've got updates, so enjoy.

Our FAME movie night in the blackbox theater was a major sucess! The room was full, and the aroma of freshly popped, movie-style popcorn lingered all about. Spriggs sound concessions, while we all gathered to enjoy the free 1980's FAME.