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A Musical Showcase...
The Making of a Miracle
The Making of a Miracle
Welcome to Live Garra Theatre!
OUR MISSION
The word "garra" literally means claws -- to hold on and to ‘live Garra’ (Portuguese for prevail) means to go the distance and never give up. The organization exists to Illuminate all facets of a multicultural society; foster cross-cultural understanding of the many voices in the community, and to fill the void of culturally specific Theatre. Live Garra Theatre endeavors to effectuate change and have a positive impact on the diverse communities in and around the Silver Spring and DMV areas.
OUR VISION
As a resident company of the Theatre Consortium of Silver Spring, the organization operates out of the Silver Spring Black Box Theatre as a performance training studio, an incubator for a core repertory of skilled poets, playwrights, and artists coming together to teach and share a blend of the cultural arts. Live Garra Theatre features full-length productions, play readings, acting seminars, internships, workshops, lectures, and question and answer discussions.
OUR CORE VALUES
Employ the cultural arts to address universal social-life issues. Reinforce the value of diversity, strengthen the social connections among people, as well as provide a 'safe harbor' for the youth. Live Garra Theatre is dedicated to increasing awareness, preserving the unique legacy of the African-American heritage; contributing to the survival of Black Theatre.
OUR QUINTESSENCE
The haunting Negro Spiritual, 'Follow the Drinking Gourd' was sung by slaves in the South to pass along secret directions to run-aways who journeyed on the Underground Railroad. The Big Dipper constellation; the drinking gourd in the sky that points North, guided African-Americans' ancestors through dark dangerous pathways that ran throughout places like Maryland; a candle in the window gave them respite - hush, a 'safe-house'. They endured, they lived Garra until they saw the light of liberty. “Children, if you get tired, keep going; if you are scared, keep going; if you are hungry, keep going; if you want to taste freedom ... keep going.” - Harriet Tubman
Why Black Lives Matter ...
The word "garra" literally means claws -- to hold on and to ‘live Garra’ (Portuguese for prevail) means to go the distance and never give up. The organization exists to Illuminate all facets of a multicultural society; foster cross-cultural understanding of the many voices in the community, and to fill the void of culturally specific Theatre. Live Garra Theatre endeavors to effectuate change and have a positive impact on the diverse communities in and around the Silver Spring and DMV areas.
OUR VISION
As a resident company of the Theatre Consortium of Silver Spring, the organization operates out of the Silver Spring Black Box Theatre as a performance training studio, an incubator for a core repertory of skilled poets, playwrights, and artists coming together to teach and share a blend of the cultural arts. Live Garra Theatre features full-length productions, play readings, acting seminars, internships, workshops, lectures, and question and answer discussions.
OUR CORE VALUES
Employ the cultural arts to address universal social-life issues. Reinforce the value of diversity, strengthen the social connections among people, as well as provide a 'safe harbor' for the youth. Live Garra Theatre is dedicated to increasing awareness, preserving the unique legacy of the African-American heritage; contributing to the survival of Black Theatre.
OUR QUINTESSENCE
The haunting Negro Spiritual, 'Follow the Drinking Gourd' was sung by slaves in the South to pass along secret directions to run-aways who journeyed on the Underground Railroad. The Big Dipper constellation; the drinking gourd in the sky that points North, guided African-Americans' ancestors through dark dangerous pathways that ran throughout places like Maryland; a candle in the window gave them respite - hush, a 'safe-house'. They endured, they lived Garra until they saw the light of liberty. “Children, if you get tired, keep going; if you are scared, keep going; if you are hungry, keep going; if you want to taste freedom ... keep going.” - Harriet Tubman
Why Black Lives Matter ...
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About our Artistic Producer
Dr. Whiteside trained at the Boston Conservatory of Music, HB Actor's Studio and Usdan Center for the Creative and Performing Arts in New York. She has performed professionally at the Olney Theatre Center, the Arena Stage and the Round House Theatre. She served as a judge for the NAACP Actso competitions and presenter at the University of Maryland Black Theatre Symposium on the state of Black Theatre in America. Wanda was employed at Discovery Communications, Inc. for 15 years as a Director/Editor. She and her husband owned and operated the Bonifant Theatre Space in Silver Spring, MD. Wanda earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theatre Arts from Howard University. She received a Master of Science in Business Management and holds a Master’s degree and Doctorate of Education in Leadership for Change, both from Fielding Graduate University. Wanda is currently a faculty member at Montgomery College as an Acting instructor. Dr. Whiteside received an Honorable Citation from the Maryland State House of Delegates for her work with the Silver Spring Town Center, Inc. She is a founding member and currently an ex-officio board member of the Theatre Consortium of Silver Spring, Inc. and was awarded Montgomery’s Best Honoree Community Service award. Dr. Whiteside believes; "Artistry, is the insatiable desire to be free"-w.