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The Messenger
Musical Theatre, written by Cheyenne Wyzzard-Jones
Support for First Draft Presentation by 5th Avenue Theatre
The Messenger is a Black Indigenous musical journey that shares an intimate “coming of age” story about a 16-year old femme, Zanyah, who has been chosen to become the next Messenger for her nation, The In-Between. There is a wind that has come to share the threat of destruction of The In-Between however no one knows why or how to stop it. Only the next Messenger, Zanyah, will be able to provide them the message and lead them toward a better future. As Zanyah goes on a spiritual journey with her elders she meets people that each share a lesson about what Zanyah needs to know about her past, present, and future. The Messenger shares with the audience the complexities, sacredness, and love of what it means to take on the role of a Messenger within a community.
Composed by: Jennah Bell, Feza Lugoma, Joseph Serenhes
Dramaturg: Shawn Rene Graham
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Chef Sherry Pocknett
Creator of Sly Fox Den & member of the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe
Chef Sherry Pocknett was the catering chef at Spiritual is Political's welcoming ceremony. It was there where we got to chat with Chef Sherry about the history of the food she makes. We are honored to share some of the history and storytelling with you.
Creating Ceremony
The Messenger is a Black Indigenous musical journey that shares an intimate “coming of age” story about a 16-year old femme, Zanyah, who has been chosen to become the next Messenger for her nation, The In-Between. There is a wind that has come to share the threat of destruction of The In-Between however no one knows why or how to stop it. Only the next Messenger, Zanyah, will be able to provide them the message and lead them toward a better future. As Zanyah goes on a spiritual journey with her elders she meets people that each share a lesson about what Zanyah needs to know about her past, present, and future. The Messenger shares with the audience the complexities, sacredness, and love of what it means to take on the role of a Messenger within a community.
Composed by: Jennah Bell, Feza Lugoma, Joseph Serenhes
Dramaturg: Shawn Rene Graham
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