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Anthony R. Page Directs Miss Monique's Lashon's New Play: Shades of Love.

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Augusta, GA. Raisin' AJ Productions has selected Anthony R. Page to direct  Shades of Love , a new stage play written by Miss Monique LaShon , an on-air personality with Clear Channel's Power 107 in Augusta, GA. The dramatic play will debut at the historic  Imperial Theatre in Augusta, GA on November 15th at 7pm.  Shades of Love,  (the sixth stage play produced by the company), looks at the struggle for acceptance by an interracial couple as they attempt to win the approval of their families.  It's a story of hope, inspiration and laughter that will leave you on the edge of your seat. Page remarked,  "the play is well-written with very well defined characters, which is always great for a director."  Shades of Love will feature breakout performances by  Samuel Fudge, Amanda Lynn Joyce, Matt Calcutt and  Benetra  "The Boss Lady"  Calhoun . Olaundra Grace, Rashonda Martin-Butler  and  Tyrice Lollis , who h...

Book Cover Design: Timeless Rebel by Dawn Angela Mickens

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Large Banner (33 X 80) Blue Bistro Creative has completed our first major book cover design series for Author: Dawn Angela Mickens. We are excited about this project.  Here's a little more detail about the author and the book.  ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Dawn Angela Mickens is a vibrant woman in her mid-40s embracing life with a vengeance! She is living proof that life doesn't stop or slow down when you turn 40. As a matter of fact, she lives a more fulfilled life now than when she was in her 20s. It is her objective to empower women to-- as she says-- “keep it movin’”! Dawn Angela –wife, mother, woman of faith, model, actress, philanthropist, motivational speaker, author –a woman on the ladder of success (“a force to be reckoned with"). Dawn Angela is a volunteer for the non-profit organization The Enchanted Closet, Inc. whose mission is to physically, mentally, and emotionally outfit Metro Atlanta, Georgia high school girls from low-income ...

Sickle Cell Disease Advocacy Update (August 2014)

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We have made a commitment as a family and as a company to be more vocal about the cause of Sickle Cell Disease which leads to Sickle Cell Anemia. We recently attended a national gathering of the Sickle Cell Warriors, Inc in Atlanta and were able to find support through other advocates across the United States and Canada. We are looking forward to discovering more opportunities to be engaged and consistent in our support. These are a few of the updates on our advocacy efforts for Sickle Cell Disease. ------------------------------------------------------------------ A Complete Look at Anthony's Background Short BIO Comprehensive BIO Complete Directing Profile Complete Stage and Screen Writing Profile Complete Producing & Production Management Profile Complete Stage and Screen Acting Profile Complete Theater and Live Event Profile Graphic Design Portfolio Acting Facebook Page Professional Blog --------------------------------------------------------------...

Crisis and Courage to Preview in Atlanta During 2014 Sickle Cell Community Gathering & Education Symposium

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(New play offers patient perspective on Sickle Cell Anemia) Augusta / Atlanta, GA. Sickle Cell Anemia Advocate and Survivor: La'Veda Wallace-Page, D.Mus will present excerpts of her new play: Crisis and Courage on July 19th at 7:00 pm at the Doubletree Hotel (Buckhead). The play is a part of a series of activities presented by Sickle Cell Warriors, Inc. for their 2nd Annual Sickle Cell Community Gathering and Educational Symposium , which takes place from July 17th – 20th in Atlanta . Crisis and Courage chronicles La'Veda's struggle with Sickle Cell Anemia as a patient, a sister, and a mother and includes testimonies of the many men and women, she has interviewed, who struggle against the disease. The play features performances by  Raheema T. Johnson,  Shauna Biles, Olaundra Grace,  and Shaquilla Jackson and will be presented as a series of monologues and short scenes designed to offer relate-able yet personal perspectives for those who live with this ...

Anthony R. Page is Unavailable - - Indie director signs on to direct the hit stage-play written by Miss Monique Lashon

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Augusta, GA. Anthony R. Page has signed on to direct Miss Monique Lashon's most successful stage-play: Unavailable . The comedic drama, produced by her company Raisin AJ Productions , will return to the Imperial Theatre on May 31 st at 7pm. Unavailable tells the story of Whitney, Jasmine, and Angela - - all three women must overcome the love they once shared with their now “Unavailable” men. The show stars  Olaundra Grace, Whitney Shauntel Odom , and  Rashonda Martin-Butler. Page says  this production is precedent-setting for Augusta. The quality of the writing has been an excellent creative catalyst for high-level performances. - - It's on the page, which makes it much easier to leave it on the stage. It's a director's dream to work with a script this good and actors who can rise to the level of the story. Co-stars include Halbert Richardson, Torrence Alexander White, Curtis Briscoe, and Nikkolette Amani. There will also be special guest appearances by ...

Anthony R. Page - - Art-O-Biography (2014)

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2014 Professional Activity (Snapshot and Highlights) Film and Television: Illishe McMahan is an educator living in Aiken, SC America Unfiltered - - (Documentary Series in Post-Production) America is changing and as one of the subjects included in our documentary declared, "We are at a tipping point." So we set out to examine, in some detail, how Americans view our country's artists at its crossroads. We have interviewed a variety of people, who are on the ground and in the fray of American life. Wanda Dansereau is a visual artist living in Belvedere, SC It's a democratic project in many ways. The people in the documentary are married, single, Republican and Democrat. Some follow formal religious practices, while others do not. They range in age from 14 years old to 75.  There is also variety in ethnicity including Latino, Black, White and Asian. Anibal Ibarra is a community activist living in the Harrisburg Community of Augusta, GA It...