HIP HOP LOVE STORY

BROWARD CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS

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TRACKLIST The Happening: A Theatrical Mixtape, Volume V IN THE DARK YOUNG GUNNAS BLACKBOARD BATTLE AMEN CORNER BE CAREFUL EAT 'EM UP RAPSS RAP PARTY A LOVE LETTER 5 MICS THE BOTTOM LOVE IS THE END?

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

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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.

Sheena O. Murray Sheena O. Murray is a vocalist, songwriter, and actress currently based in Florida. Born in Jamaica, she moved to the U.S. at a young age, during the time when R&B was searing the airwaves heavily and leaving little drops of musical fire into her soul. Her fondest musical memory as a child was listening to Whitney Houston and wanting to "sing like her".

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WHO'S WHO Yamille Mercedes Yamille Mercedes is a Puerto-Rican/Domincan actress and dancer born in New York and currently living in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

Theater credits include “M” (Fort Lauderdale), “In The Heights” (Hattilloo Theater Memphis, TN) and “Golden Fruit” (Memphis Tennessee). Yamille manages a work life balance with creativity, an abundance of energy and a great attitude.

Elijah Muhammad Elijah Muhammad is a dancer and actor based in Miami Gardens background. With an extensive background in performance. He is excited to display his multitdue of talents in 5th edition of The Happening

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!

Marnino Toussaint Marnino Toussaint, a South Florida-based RnB and Hip Hop singer, rapper, songwriter and actor who uses a fusion of Hip/Hop, R&B, and poetry to create contagious sounds and relatable narratives that delivers something for everyone.

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

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WHO'S WHO Lauren Potts Fort Lauderdale native holding degrees in Film and Media Arts and Theatre. Performing has always been a passion of mine for many years. It is an absolute honor to perform in my hometown. You can see me on BECON Tv hosting Sports Bltiz and All Access.

Yerani Rodriguez Yerani Rodriguez is a dancer, choreographer and educator based in Miami, FL. He is excited to be a part of this experience.

DJ Rickyy DJ Rickyy is a sought after trendsetter in South Florida. 1/3 of Cush Creation, she's happy to be back for this installment of The Happening.

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SPONSORS

This program is part of the Broward Center's Art for Action: Black Voices initiative funded through the Community Foundation of Broward's Art of Community grant program, which aims to use the arts as a tool or catalyst to heighten awareness, deepen knowledge and mobilize action on social justice issues.

Support has been provided by the following Funds at the Community Foundation of Broward: Mary N. Porter Community Impact Fund, Community Concerts Association of Ft. Lauderdale Performing Arts Fund, A Fund for the Performing Arts and the Linda and Michael Carter Fund. Additional supporters of the initiative include BBX Capital Foundation and JM Family Enterprise, Inc.

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