“Panel discussion and performances by ARTISTIC VOICES that have kept me going!” – Neicy Southers 🩷

Walk in changing yourself, walk out changing the world….

Sunday, April 26, 2026 3:00 p.m.
Carter Woodson Redwood Theater
Madison Arts and Entertainment Center

Guest Panelists:

• Kim El – playwright, actress, director
• Leila Wright – 17-year-old model, poet, visual artist, literary writer, docent
• Lisa Ann Goldsmith – actress, director, dialect coach, SAG/AFTRA representative
• Rickia Davenport – dancer, choreographer, chef, playwright
• Phat Man Dee – songstress, lyricist, composer, activist
• Tressa Glover DiGiulio – actress, director, podcaster
• Guest Speaker: Tamara Green – motivational speaker, mental health specialist and minister

Some topics covered:

• How YOU would handle being Rose in Fences
• How LOSS has made you stronger
• What ADVERSITY has taught you
• COMPETITIVENESS in the workplace
• AGING: You now vs. you 20 years ago
• Helping the DEFENSELESS
• Not being “DRAFT PICKED”

Live Performances by:

• Candace Walker – pantomime
• Phat Man Dee – original composition “Save You, Save Me”
• Leila Wright – original poem recitation
• Sierra Cruz – violist, musical selection

$31.50 general admission. Light fare buffet included. (Not part of our subscription season .)

Draft End PITY PARTY