Sid Powell's Mental Slated for Premiere on the APEX Museum's New Streaming Platform
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One-woman Stage Play and Companion Documentary Dive Deep into Depression
SIDPo Productions and the APEX Museum TV Network in association with Blue Bistro Creative present the one-woman stage play MENTAL. The full-length show is a transparent re-telling of screenwriter Sid Powell's lifelong struggle with depression.
Actress Beliria Sims, one of Atlanta's rising stars, brings emotional depth, veracity, and authentic vigor to the role. Under Powell's direction, the pair debuted the work in 2016 and move into this upcoming performance with more nuance and artistic profundity.
“As a filmmaker, primarily a writer, I decided to use my craft to communicate to the masses how mental illness has affected me along my life’s journey. Being in the public eye, I felt that it would be useful to share my story in the hope that someone just might see fit to seek help for similar trials and tribulations in their own life.” ~ Siddeeqah 'Sid' Powell
The intimate performances will be held in the Museum's main gallery with four shows over two weekends in October 2022.
October 8th and 9th at 6PM
October 15th and 16th at 6PM
A gifted writer, Powell's accolades include receiving an NAACP Image Award nomination for the TV movie, "Somebody's Child." Other writing credits include the TV movies The Dempsey Sisters, What Would You Do For Love?, and Love Will Find A Way.
Dan Moore Jr., the Director of Operations for the museum stated, “We are excited to have the phenomenally creative Sid Powell be a part of this new phase of what we are doing at the Museum. We believe this presentation will support much-needed conversations in the community around depression and mental health overall.”
The performances will be recorded before a live audience and will be released on the streaming platform along with a companion documentary film. The documentary will examine Sims' and Powell's journey toward bringing such a personal performance to audiences. In addition, the film will chronicle the professional intimacy between director and actor.
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| Anthony R. Page (left) getting some behind-the-scenes video with Beliria Sims (middle) and Sid Powell (right) |
Anthony R. Page, one of the program directors for the streaming platform, stated “We are curating content that aligns with the museum's core mission and their 40-year legacy. There are a series of projects in development for the streaming platform that will be integrated with unique in-person experiences at the museum.”
Page and his collaborative team at Blue Bistro Creative will produce the documentary film.
To support engagements around mental health, the museum and its partners will host community conversations led by mental health professionals.
The APEX Museum is located in the historic Auburn Avenue business district at:
135 Auburn Avenue, NE Atlanta, GA 30303
For more information and media inquiries contact
Dan Moore, Jr - Director of Operations - - APEX Museum / APEX Museum TV Network
c/o Nena Smith - - nenasmith.apex@gmail.com 404-523-2739
Sid Powell / SIDPo Productions - - sidpowell@yahoo.com
Anthony R. Page / Blue Bistro Creative - - BlueBistroCreative@gmail.com
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