The Happening: A Theatrical Mixtape - Vol. IV, Black Like He

BROWARD CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS

Art Prevails Project Art Prevails Project Broward Center for the Performing Arts for Performing Arts PRESENTS The Happening: A The Happening: A Theatrical Mixtape, Theatrical Mixtape, VOLUME IV VOLUME IV BLACK LIKE HE BY DARIUS V. DAUGHTRY and others STARRING DOUGLAS GOODRIDGE DAVID H. HEPBURN DENZEL MCCAUSLAND FRANKIE MIDNIGHT KEDAR MYERS DJAMIL NINSOO JAZZ PATTERSON LIGHTING DESIGN DUDLEY PINDER GRAPHIC DESIGN BCPA MARKETING STAFF BCPA MARKETING STAFF STAGE MANAGER BRITTANY KING VISUAL ART BY CONSTANCE IVANA BANCROFT FITZGERALD NICA SWEET LOUI V. ART MUSIC BY AVIEL DEL ROSARIO + FRANKIE MIDNIGHT DIRECTED BY DARIUS V. DAUGHTRY

The

BLACK PARADE

Black Boy Smile

TRACKLIST

Happening: A Theatrical Mixtape, Volume IV

Of Dads and Sons New Name Bank Shots and Boys B.L.A.C.K. Outkasted Cuttin' Up! Shoot Your Shot Who Gets Played?

INTERMISSION Feel Us A.L.P.H.A. Fire Next Time Black Man Cry It Was All a Dream Just Babies

I Got Your Back Say Sumthin' Put Your Phone Down Being

BE ALRIGHT

Please join us for a talkback with the Director and cast members immediately following each performance.

WHO'S WHO

Darius V. Daughtry

Darius V. Daughtry is a poet, playwright, director, and educator. He is the Founder and Artistic Director of Art Prevails Project and selfproclaimed World’s Greatest Uncle. His work is cultural critique and seeks to ask more questions than give answers.

David Hepburn

David H.Hepburn began acting in high school as a part of The Performing and Visual Arts Center at Miami Northwestern Senior High. He studied Visual Arts and Film at The CooperUnion for The Advancement of Arts & Sciences in New York. During that time, he wrote and performed in church plays, student projects, music videos, short films and public speaking events. He is a founding member of The Black Improv Alliance. He is currently a cast member at Just The Funny Improv Theater in Coral Gables.

Denzel McCausland

Denzel is an actor born and raised in Miami. He is a Florida Atlantic University graduate with a bachelor's in Theatre. His most recent credits include the portrayal of "M" in Lungs, produced by The New City Players, Shepard Mallory from Boca Stage's production of Ben Butler and Bass in the production of Merchants of Venice performed at the Victory Black Box Theatre. Denzel is honored to be able to work with Darius and this incredible cast.

Douglas 'Xaire' Goodridge

Douglas Goodridge is someone who truly feels uncomfortable writing bios, it's not a fun experience for him. With that being said, he feels incredibly blessed to be part of this amazing cast and be under the guidance of the incomparable Darius Daughtry. If there's anything you'd like to know about Douglas, please talk to him after the reading; he promises that he's friendly.

WHO'S WHO

Kedar Myers

Kedar Myers is thrilled to have earned the privilege of working with Darius V. Daughtry and cast of this very insightful play. After a finish of his recent play, The Opponent, he is ecstatic to enhance his learning and creative exploration in a show that explores various aspects of the culture.

Frankie Midnight

Frankie Midnight is a recording artist and actor of stage and screen from Miami, FL. He is trained in the Meisner technique and a multimusician of guitar, bass, piano, drums, harmonica, and vocals. He previously starred in City Theater's production of Bob Marley's Three Little Birds as well as Crime History's short film, The Poison Garden, both released in 2022. He also has 3 studio albums released, Love Stories (2018), Look Up!! (2020), and WRDFRNDZ (2022), solely composed , performed, and produced.

Jazz Patterson

Jazz Patterson is thrilled to be making his debut at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts.Jazz is a stage and screen actor, writer, director, photographer, and tennis athlete based in SouthFlorida. He received his BA in Multimedia and Acting (minor) from Florida Atlantic University,where he appeared in Crumbs from the Table of Joy and No Child. Recently, he has directed theshort plays The Waiting Room and Fire is Light for New City Players, a professional theatrecompany based in Fort Lauderdale, as well as appearing in their original web series Karma’s aBitch! Jazz is also certified proficient in rapier and dagger by the Society of American FightDirectors. Jazz can be seen next in the film My Magic Sunshine (Pro-Content Media) in 2023.DM him on Instagram @viewtiful.jazz to set up a headshot session, photoshoot, or otherphotography inquiries!

WHO'S WHO

Djamil Ninsoo

Djamil Ninsoo, a proud son of Jamaica, is a student of history and lover of culture who believes in education through representation. An Africana studies major with a concentration in the Caribbean, Djamil has a primary interest in Islamic retention in the Anglophone Caribbean. Djamil, or DouglaBwoy as he’s better known on TikTok, utilizes his education and social media platform to curate content for his followers centered at the intersection of his Jamaican, Afro East Indian and Muslim identities with videos on the history of Islam in Jamaica, on the impact of Indian culture on the island and shedding light on the retentions of African culture that survived the Maafa.

Author of "Eva, My NaniJi", Available on Amazon

Aviel del Rosario

Aviel is a graduated of the illustrious Dillard Center for the Performing Arts. He currently attenda Florida State University, where he is continuing his musical education.

Friends and Family,

Theatre is a communal art. Artist and audience need each other. I am grateful that you are embarking upon this journey with me, once again.

We are humbled to share the fourth installment of this Mixtape cocnept with you. Each version has explored a different topic and has looked a little different. This exploration of experiences through lens of Black men is important.

My hope is that ths work illuminates and inspires. I hope someone sees themselves reflected on the stage, and I hope someone else feels a bit more empathy for those in their lives.

Empathy. We could all use a lot more of that. One of the great gifts of art is empathy. So, during this holiday season, this is our gift to you.

Personally, I am thankful for my family - those related by blood and those realted by love. I am grateful for everything my mother poured into me, including the ability to pour it back out to you. This show, and everything I do, is to honor her.

I am thankful for the aritsts that trust me enough to embark upon these journeys with me. I am eternally gratefully.

Thank you to the Broward Center for the Performing Arts for their continued support and investment in elevating Black voices.