A Mile In My Shoes Comes to The 2019 Atlanta Black Theater Festival

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A MILE IN MY SHOES - -Join Ester, an omniscient shoe whisperer, as she walks us through a day in her life on Skid Row. We meet a vagabond of characters: a transgender teen, a young mom, a mentally ill substance abuser, a high school valedictorian, a police officer, concerned citizens at a city council meeting, and others.

The show is a mix of poetry, drama, and comedy in the consciousness-raising theater. Creator Kathryn Taylor Smith portrays over 19 characters inspired by research and personal interviews with past and present members of the homeless community in LA as well as those who advocate for them. This socially conscious and socially relevant piece speaks to the audience from a raw, uncensored, unapologetic perspective. It will compel you to do more, to be better, and to act kinder to your homeless brethren; not because they are homeless, but simply because they are human.

DONATIONS TO THE HOMELESS: Toiletry items and/or Shoes (new or gently used) will be collected and donated to the homeless after the show.
  • Written by: Kathryn Taylor Smith
  • Directed by: Zadia Ife
  • Produced by: Kathryn Taylor Smith
The show will be presented at the Porter Sanford Performing Arts Theatre 
with a Friday, October 4 performance beginning at 8pm in the black box. 

MORE ABOUT THIS SHOW

"Smith's show has intelligence, compassion, humor, pathos, and insight but most of all... humanity." - TVolution

"Grounded and real. her characters [are] so relatable and specific...she absolutely shines." -Matt Richley, Gina on the Move (Theatre Review)

"[A] a fantastic piece of theatre... it got under my skin and into my heart." -Zahir Blue, Night Tinted Glasses (Theatre Review)

Other Credits: Lighting Designer - Andrew Schmedake / Projection Designer - Matt Ritchey & John Williams / Composer - Tony Tenneyson, Bobby Crear & Kenny McCloud / Graphic Artist - Edwin "EdVanz'd" Morrow / Wardrobe - Mylette Nora / Makeup - Sheila Dorn / Dialect Coach - John Sperry / Choreographer - James "Annex" Cleaver

City of Origin: Los Angeles, CA
For More Info: http://www.kathryntaylorsmith.com/

Anthony R Page and Blue Bistro Creative will serve as the consulting producer for the performance at the Atlanta Black Theatre Festival. 

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Kathryn Taylor Smith's performance earned an overall

BEST ACTRESS AWARD for the 2019 Atlanta Black Theatre Festival 

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