Celebrating local dance, theatre and art in the Dallas Arts District.
INFINITE
July 17 - 19, 2025
ROOM FOR THE ENTIRE CAST
The DallasāFort Worth Lexus Dealers are proud to be the O cial Vehicle Sponsor of the AT&T Performing Arts Center and its resident companies. Through this dynamic partnership, Lexus is committed to supporting the Center and its Dallas Arts District neighbors in establishing Dallas as one of the worldās premier destinations to experience the performing and visual arts.
UNVEILING ECHOES: A JOURNEY
OF SELF-DISCOVERY
Written and Directed by Verb Kulture
Original Songs:
āLast Night You Leftā ā Tamara Tramell Peterson
āStop All This Cryingā ā Tamara Tramell Peterson
āBoardingā ā Dana Harper
āEmotionsā ā Verb Kulture
āSpacey Songā ā Kwinton Gray
Original Monologues and Poetry:
āFear Interludeā ā Written and Performed by Verb Kulture
Monologue for Fear (Act III) ā Written and Performed by Wayne Henry Poems and Monologues (Acts II & III) ā Written and Performed by Trevion Adams
Original Poem (Act III) ā Written and Performed by Empress AXA (as Love)
Original Choreography:
āTransparency,ā āFaith That Conquers,ā and āAnxietyā ā
Choreography by Daunte Borner
āTransparencyā Dance ā Choreography by Ava Paul
Photography by Steve Glick
AI Art and Graphics by Justice Man (Ali Amiri)
Lighting Design by Christopher Ham
Soundscape and Audio Engineering by Larry Scales aka Tux
Costuming by Verb Kulture and Motu Kreations
Pre-Show Soundscape Mix curated and performed by Verb Kulture
Additional Music Selections:
āTransparencyā ā KAMAUU
āFaith That Conquersā ā Kelly Price
āAnxietyā ā Doechii
āZoomā ā The Commodores
āI Canāt Stand the Rainā ā Ann Peebles
āAināt No Sunshineā ā Bill Withers
ABOUT INFINITE ARTS MOVEMENT, INC.
Infinite Arts Movement, Inc. ā Where Creativity Meets Community
Founded in 2021, Infinite Arts Movement, Inc. is a Dallas-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to cultivating artistic expression, cultural awareness, and community engagement through the performing arts. Born out of a desire to create meaningful opportunities for artists during a time of uncertainty, the organization was founded by a collective of professional and teaching artists with a combined century of experience in arts education, performance, and cultural advocacy.
Infinite Arts Movement provides accessible, low-cost, and free arts programming to underserved communities across North Texas. Its mission is to create an infinite cycle of creative development ā connecting professional artists, emerging talents, and community members through performance, education, and collaboration.
Since its inception, Infinite Arts Movement has:
ā¢ Hosted multiple Summer Arts Camps for youth
ā¢ Presented many performances and events across Dallas
ā¢ Created residencies and artist opportunities in underserved areas
ā¢ Partnered with the City of Dallas Office of Arts and Culture, Dallas Public Library, Dallas Park and Recreation, and the AT&T Performing Arts Center
ā¢ Produced impactful original works such as Unveiling Echoes, Rhythm and Rhapsody, and Poet Spits the Blues
Through spoken word, music, dance, theater, and visual storytelling, Infinite Arts Movement ensures the voices, history, and future of the arts remain alive, valued, and accessible to all.
Support, donate, or learn more at artsmovement.org
BIOS
Verb Kulture ā Spoken Word Artist. Cultural Activist. Producer. Visionary. A Chicago native now rooted in Dallas, TX, Verb Kulture is an award-winning spoken word artist, cultural activist, dancer, producer, and creative visionary. With over 16 years of experience providing platforms for artists in the community, she has produced and hosted more than 100 original shows and creative productions that celebrate culture, amplify truth, and spark transformation.
She is the founder of Infinite Arts Movement, Inc., a nonprofit dedicated to uplifting underserved communities through accessible, artist-driven programming, and
the creator of Verb Kulture Events, a cultural arts platform focused on curating immersive, multidisciplinary experiences.
Her body of work includes standout productions such as Harlem Renaissance Extravaganza, Rhythm and Rhapsody, Rhythm & Groove, BeatStreet Poetry Live, Poet Spits the Blues, Jibberish to Jazz, Marvin Gaye Tribute, and many more. As a recording artist, Verb Kulture has released powerful original spoken word songs like Rebel and Love in 7 Minutes, continuing her mission to blend poetic truth with musical impact.
Verb Kulture also serves as curator of the Arlington Annual MLK Celebration and the Denton Black Film Festival's Poetry Get Down and Poetry Slam, further demonstrating her impact as a cultural leader.
Whether commanding a stage or curating transformative events, Verb Kultureās work remains deeply rooted in the African American experience, driven by rhythm, resistance, and a passion for truth-telling. Her performances and productions are not just entertainment ā they are healing, history, and revolution in motion.
Justice Man (Ali Amiri) is a musician, entrepreneur, and creative technologist. At 18, he performed at Oklahoma Reggae Fest, leading to an international tour to Costa Rica with the Latin reggae band Talawa, official UN ambassadors who regularly perform for the United Nations. His name, Justice Man, originates from his involvement with the civil rights group Justice Seekers, led by Reverend Peter Johnsonāa direct associate of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and a key figure in the passage of the original food stamp legislation. Ali studied neuroscience and music at Oberlin College, where he opened for Joey Bada$$ and served as president of the Oberlin Chess Club. In his free time, he explored video game programming, which later led him to develop his own tools for AI-generated art. All of his AI creations are built locally on his own computer, developed with custom programs ānever using pre-made websites.
Trejavu (Trevion Adams) is a Soulpreneurāan artist, healer, and builder who turns pain into power and vision into action. He speaks from lived experience, not theory. Every poem he writes, every service he offers, every move he makes is rooted in truth, purpose, and legacy. Through projects like echos of the void and his published book The Gift of Being Present, Trejavu invites others to feel more, to grow deeper, and to remember who they truly are. Heās not here to impress. Heās here to awaken. Heās not waiting for permission. Heās building worldsāwith his hands, his words, and his soul.
Daunte Borner , also known as Cheesy, is a multi-performing artist from Dallas,TX. His work ranges from pantomime, hip hop, and contemporary to acting, and many other related genres In his professional career, Daunte uses dance as a platform to express his story through movement while teaching others to discover their own individual personality/purpose as artists.
Daunte attended Grambling State University where he received his Associates of Science in Child Development and Bachelorās in Theatre Arts. Over the years, Daunte has been seen on So you Think You Can Dance, NBC, and shared the same stage with artists such as Fred Hammond, Jennifer Holiday, Leah Jenea from The Four, Latasha Henderson, designer/stylist from Project Runway, and many local artists in Dallas, TX.
Empress Axa (aka Cynthia Robinson / Axa Nicole / Empress the Poet / Big.Baby.Giant) is a powerhouse of poetic expression, known for her commanding presence, emotional depth, and lyrical precision. Ranked among the Top 25 Women Poets of the World in 2021, she weaves themes of love, loss, identity, and resilience into compelling performances that fuse ancient oral tradition with contemporary truth-telling. Founder of Imperial Expressways, Axa delivers powerful messages designed to āimpress upon the hearts and minds of many.ā Her work has been featured in Salute to Black Women: Black Women Poetsā Tribute, and she continues to push boundaries with bold vision and purpose. Whether on stage or in print, Empress Axaās words move with intentāand leave a lasting imprint.
Steve Glick is a Dallas-based photographer who has been capturing life through the lens since the fourth grade. His passion lies in live performance photography, particularly live music, where he seeks to preserve the energy and emotion of each moment on stage. With hundreds of shows under his belt, Steveās work has been featured both locally and internationally. In 2020, he was named a top 10 finalist in the prestigious Jazz World Photo competition held in the Czech Republic.
Kwinton Gray ā Pianist. Composer. Sonic Architect. Born and raised in Dallas, TX, Kwinton Gray is a genre-blending pianist, composer, and bandleader whose musical journey began at home under the guidance of his mother, who homeschooled him and his siblings. Coming from a deeply musical family, Kwinton performs with his siblings in their family band, We Them Grays, known for its soulful blend of styles and tight familial
chemistry. Kwinton also leads his own jazz/fusion ensemble, The Kwinton Gray Project, which released its debut album Leap of Faith in 2018 to critical acclaim. His talent has taken him across the globe, performing and touring with world-renowned artists including Lalah Hathaway, Janet Jackson, MonoNeon, Liv Warfield, and The Funky Knuckles. In 2018, he joined Camille A. Brown & Dancers, working under the direction of the Tony Award-nominated choreographer to bring live musical storytelling to stages nationwide.
Dana Harper is a Dallas-based singer-songwriter and performer known for her soulful, acoustic-R&B style and heartfelt stage presence. A former contestant on The Voice (Season 11, Team Blake), sheās since captivated audiences at Sofar Sounds, TedX, Dallas Music Network, and the Bath House Cultural Centerās Lakefront Live series. Her single āDaydreaming,ā featured on KXTās Local Show, channels a ā90s acoustic soul vibe influenced by India Arie and Lauryn Hill. More than a performer, Dana is a dedicated educator and community artist. She's led workshops and appeared in intimate venues, weaving storytelling and connection into every event.
Wayne Henry is a nationally recognized poet, performer, and teaching artist based in Dallas, TX. Originally from South Central Los Angeles, he moved to Dallas in 2008 and quickly became a force in both the local and national slam poetry scenes. Heās a former Dallas Grand Slam Champion, Denton Black Film Festival Poetry Get Down Champion, Black Art Film Festival Slam Champion, and top 5 finalist at the Individual World Poetry Slam. His work explores themes of mental health, identity, spirituality, and social justice. As a teaching artist with Big Thought, Wordspace, and Dallas Poetry Slam, Wayne is passionate about using poetry to heal, educate, and empower.
Aden Jemaneh is a multifaceted performer and creative based in Dallas. With roots as a vocalist, her work now spans stage management and acting. She has stage managed original productions including Journey to SĆ³l (Dana Harper, 2024) and Live on the Lawn (AT&T Arts District, 2023), and appeared as Circe in The Odyssey at Dallas Theater Center. Known for her organization, presence, and passion for live performance, Aden brings heart and precision to every project she touches.
Keva Mines (Production Assistant) is a junior at Prairie View A&M University pursuing a Bachelorās degree in Business Management. At PVAMU, sheās actively engaged in campus life and building a strong foundation in leadership, operations, and organizational strategy.
Jaivia Monea is a soulpreneur ā a visionary artist, author, and storyteller devoted to transforming truth into vibration. As the host of echos of the void, she leads poetic, soul-stirring conversations that awaken what the world taught us to suppress. Her voice is both mirror and medicine ā soft enough to soothe, yet sharp enough to pierce illusion. Her debut book, Echoes of the Void, is not merely a collection of poetry ā itās a sacred offering. Every page is a portal into the silent spaces we often avoid, written to guide readers back to the voice within. It's a map for the remembering. Jaiviaās mission is to help souls reclaim their wholeness by weaving together art, inner work, and divine remembrance. Her work lives at the intersection of healing and expression, where pain is not hidden ā but honored, transmuted, and turned into power.
T. Odis is a poet from Dallas, TX by way of Chicago, IL. He began using poetry as a means of catharsis, and has since embraced his unique writing, performance, teaching and corporate experience to entertain, inform and organize events nationwide. He is a nationally ranked slam poet, and is currently a member of the Locād and Loaded Slam Team. He is an HBCU alumnus, has published three books of poetry, and performs in venues and festivals nationwide with his poetry family, the Grand Griots. He is a husband, father, architect and teaching artist. https://linktr.ee/terryodis
Ava Paul ā Performer as āPeaceā
Ava Paul embodies Peaceāthe quiet force of ascension, inner strength, and resolve. Her movement speaks to the sacred tension between heaven and earth, with the pole as her axis, balancing the struggle between the two. Rooted and reaching, she dances in harmony with Faith, symbolizing a divine union that both uplifts and steadies. Together, they express stillness, trust, and the spiritual rhythm that guides the soul toward home.
Tamara Tramell Peterson (born Tamara Tramell Stovall) is a Dallas native and powerhouse vocalist known for her dynamic, soulful sound and commanding stage presence. A graduate of Dallasā prestigious Booker T. Washington High School for the Performing and Visual Arts, Tamara studied voice, dance, and theater. Tamaraās genre-blending soundārooted in blues and soul but infused with elements of jazz, neo-soul, rock, and even countryāis shaped by icons like Aretha Franklin, Sade, Al Green, Tina Turner, and Lucky Peterson himself. Her emotive vocals and magnetic presence have earned her a loyal following across continents. With more than 30 years of international live performance under her belt, Tamara Tramell remains a spellbinding artist whose voice continues to resonate with audiences worldwide.
Tuxed by TUX Audio & Sound Engineer | Producer | Emcee
Born in Frankfurt, Germany as Larry Wayne Scales II, Tuxed by TUX brings over a decade of experience in sound engineering, music production, emceeing, and stage lighting. Since moving to Dallas in 1993, Tux has immersed himself in the technical and creative arts, graduating from Cedar Valley College in 2013 with a focus on audio production. Tux approaches every project with a unique blend of artistic expression and mechanical precision, believing that soundāan audible mechanical vibrationāshould not only be heard, but felt. His work explores the emotional path sound creates, aiming to unlock that intangible connection between listener and vibration. For TUX, the discovery of that path is the ultimate conquest.
Motu Kreations is a Dallas-based costume design brand specializing in bold, African-inspired looks for dance and theatrical productions. Their vibrant, movement-friendly designs have brought powerful visuals to life in Rhythm & Rhapsody, Dance Africa showcases, and other culturally rooted performances. With a passion for heritage and style, Motu Kreations blends tradition and creativity to elevate every stage they touch.
Tamara Tramell
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