1.3 Psalmayene 24: Exploring Identity and Experimenting with Theatrical Forms

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Step into the world of playwright, director, and actor Psalmayene 24 as he shares insights into his unique creative process and the powerful themes that define his theatrical body of work.

We explore his seminal hip-hop theatre piece Free Jujube Brown!, discuss his reimagining of an iconic historical interaction between Richard Wright and James Baldwin in Les Deux Noirs, and reflect of several other dynamic works that he has written, directed, or performed in throughout his career.
Don't miss this conversation about the essence of creativity, the exploration of identity, and the profound responsibility that artists bear in shaping our cultural landscape.
KeyBARD is produced, written, and hosted by Thembi Duncan.
Theme music by Sycho Sid.

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Chapter

1. 1.3 Psalmayene 24: Exploring Identity and Experimenting with Theatrical Forms (00:00:00)

2. Biography (00:00:21)

3. The First Art Form (00:02:18)

4. The Hip-Hop Roots of a Brooklyn-Born Artist (00:03:49)

5. Themes that Emerge in the Work (00:05:38)

6. Artistic Tools for Writing vs. Directing (00:06:51)

7. What is an Artist in Residence? (00:10:51)

8. Free Jujube Brown! (00:14:35)

9. His Grandfather's Inspiring Journey (00:16:27)

10. Le Deux Noirs (00:20:32)

11. An Eloquent Fugitive Slave Flees to Ireland (00:23:10)

12. Monumental Travesties (00:26:19)

13. Reflections on Regional and Global Arts Ecosystems (00:30:15)

14. Inspiration for Place-based and Historical Narratives (00:35:01)

15. The Role of Arts in Society (00:37:40)

16. Psalmayene 24: Self-Definition (00:39:31)

17. Tempestuous Elements: A Valentine to Black Women (00:41:12)

18. Metamorphoses and The Colored Museum (00:43:52)