In this episode, we converse with Ian Finley, the playwright of "Native".

Ian is an actor, educator, playwright, and much more. In this conversation, Ian educates on the RecTime team on his process, the genesis of "Native", and his love for all things theatre and education.

Ian will also be involved with the talkbacks of our "Native" performances to be held on each Sunday's performance after the show.

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In this episode, Natasha, J. Mardrice, and Juan speak with actress/producer/singer, Yolanda Rabun about her upcoming production of No Fear and Blues Long Gone: Nina Simone. No Fear...runs at the Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts from September 6-7 at 7:30 pm, and September 8 at 2:00pm.

In Howard L. Craft’s 90-minute, one-woman show, No Fear and Blues Long Gone: Nina Simone, the world meets Nina when she returns to earth to address certain events in her life, answer questions and leaves her audience with a unique perspective on dealing with fear and current events in our world today.

The show stars equity actor and national recording artist Yolanda Rabun, as Simone who, with the help of the audience, contemplates why Nina Simone risked everything to break through barriers becoming an icon of the Civil Rights era.

For more information, visit nofearandblueslonggone.com.

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What does it mean to be a professional? Natasha, J. Mardrice and J. Ra’Chel converse on the difference between title of professional and the character of professionalism. Unfortunately, the two aren’t mutually exclusive. Explore the differences with us as we tackle worth ethic, buzz words, and self-proclaimed hierarchy in both theatre and the real world. Join the conversation…

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Tyler Perry has achieved great success, bringing Black voices and Black artists to the forefront! From theatre to television to feature films, he fingerprint on the industry can not be ignored. However, at what cost? In this episode, we discuss just how much of an influence Mr. Perry and his work has had on BIPOC artistry. Join the conversation…

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Everyone wants a seat at the table! However, how do we navigate having a seat at the table that comes with restrictions or with unknown, limited access? In this episode, we converse on the restrictiveness of being invited and the invisible parameters that come with said invitation.

This episode includes Natasha A. Jackson, J. Mardrice Henderson, J. Ra'Chel Fowler (Marketing Director) and Stan Williams (Advisor). Join in the conversation by emailing us at recalimingourtimethepodcast@gmail.com

J. Ra'Chel Fowler is a seasoned Consent-Forward performance artist with a penchant for roles that emphasize the intricate facets of femininity. She is concurrently pursuing the credentials necessary to be certified as an Intimacy Coordinator and Director.

Stan Williams is is a native of Fayetteville, NC. A double alum of Duke, Stanley obtained his Bachelor’s and Masters of Divinity degrees there and currently serves as Assistant Pastor of a church in Durham, NC. Stanley has worked for Duke University for nearly twenty years (both the university and the health system) and currently works in clinical health. Stan has over twenty-five years of experience, first performing on-stage and working backstage while in college at Duke University.

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Executive Director, Natasha A. Jackson, and Artistic Director, J. Mardrice Henderson, of Reclaiming Our Time Productions kickoff Artistry Avenue. Artistry Avenue examines the intersection of theatre and social issues.

Natasha A. Jackson has over 10 years of experience in mental health with a specialization in trauma and crisis response. She is an Equity Stage Manager, has her certificate as a Consent Forward-Artist and is currently working to complete her certification as an Intimacy Director.

J. Mardrice Henderson has over 10 years of experience in theatre and is and Equity Actor, playwright, and director. He obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro and Master of Science degree in Administration from the University of South Dakota.

Together, Natasha and J lead Reclaiming Our Time Productions, a non-profit congregate of theatre professionals, whose aim is to produce and present excellence in theatre arts, education, and professional development. The organization incorporates a broad range of theatre styles to tell the stories of marginalized cultures.

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