CenterStage Arts Alliance Presents: THE COLOR PURPLE

Get ready for a powerful and moving performance of THE COLOR PURPLE by CenterStage Arts Alliance - it's gonna be a night to remember!

CenterStage Arts Alliance Presents: THE COLOR PURPLE

Director: Sherion Cosby | Choreographer: Shawn Cosby | Music Director: Juliet Lowery

Come join us for a mesmerizing performance of THE COLOR PURPLE at the Creative Suitland Arts Center! Get ready to be swept away by the powerful story, incredible music, and talented cast. This in-person event promises to be a night to remember. Don't miss out on this unforgettable experience!

An inspiring story of hope and resilience, The Color Purple follows Celie, a young woman in the American South, as she overcomes hardship, finds her voice, and discovers the power of love and sisterhood. With a soul-stirring score of gospel, blues, and jazz, this Tony Award-winning musical is a celebration of triumph over adversity and the beauty of the human spirit.

For questions and more information, visit www.centerstageartsalliance.org.

SHOW TIMES

Saturday, November 8th at 2:00 PM
Saturday, November 8th at 8:00 PM
Sunday, November 9th at 2:00 PM
Sunday, November 9th at 8:00 PM
Tickets: $65

Tickets are $60 in advance and $70 at the door.

PLEASE NOTE THAT BY PURCHASING YOUR TICKET YOU AGREE TO THE FOLLOWING COVID-19 SAFETY POLICIES:

• If you are sick, stay home!

• Masks are recommended but not required.

• Sanitize your hands upon entrance of the lobby.

CenterStage Arts Alliance Presents: THE COLOR PURPLE

Get ready for a powerful and moving performance of THE COLOR PURPLE by CenterStage Arts Alliance - it's gonna be a night to remember!

CenterStage Arts Alliance Presents: THE COLOR PURPLE

Director: Sherion Cosby | Choreographer: Shawn Cosby | Music Director: Juliet Lowery

Come join us for a mesmerizing performance of THE COLOR PURPLE at the Creative Suitland Arts Center! Get ready to be swept away by the powerful story, incredible music, and talented cast. This in-person event promises to be a night to remember. Don't miss out on this unforgettable experience!

An inspiring story of hope and resilience, The Color Purple follows Celie, a young woman in the American South, as she overcomes hardship, finds her voice, and discovers the power of love and sisterhood. With a soul-stirring score of gospel, blues, and jazz, this Tony Award-winning musical is a celebration of triumph over adversity and the beauty of the human spirit.

For questions and more information, visit www.centerstageartsalliance.org.

SHOW TIMES

Saturday, November 8th at 2:00 PM
Saturday, November 8th at 8:00 PM
Sunday, November 9th at 2:00 PM
Sunday, November 9th at 8:00 PM
Tickets: $65

Tickets are $60 in advance and $70 at the door.

PLEASE NOTE THAT BY PURCHASING YOUR TICKET YOU AGREE TO THE FOLLOWING COVID-19 SAFETY POLICIES:

• If you are sick, stay home!

• Masks are recommended but not required.

• Sanitize your hands upon entrance of the lobby.

CenterStage Arts Alliance Presents: THE COLOR PURPLE

Get ready for a powerful and moving performance of THE COLOR PURPLE by CenterStage Arts Alliance - it's gonna be a night to remember!

CenterStage Arts Alliance Presents: THE COLOR PURPLE

Director: Sherion Cosby | Choreographer: Shawn Cosby | Music Director: Juliet Lowery

Come join us for a mesmerizing performance of THE COLOR PURPLE at the Creative Suitland Arts Center! Get ready to be swept away by the powerful story, incredible music, and talented cast. This in-person event promises to be a night to remember. Don't miss out on this unforgettable experience!

An inspiring story of hope and resilience, The Color Purple follows Celie, a young woman in the American South, as she overcomes hardship, finds her voice, and discovers the power of love and sisterhood. With a soul-stirring score of gospel, blues, and jazz, this Tony Award-winning musical is a celebration of triumph over adversity and the beauty of the human spirit.

For questions and more information, visit www.centerstageartsalliance.org.

SHOW TIMES

Saturday, November 8th at 2:00 PM
Saturday, November 8th at 8:00 PM
Sunday, November 9th at 2:00 PM
Sunday, November 9th at 8:00 PM
Tickets: $65

Tickets are $60 in advance and $70 at the door.

PLEASE NOTE THAT BY PURCHASING YOUR TICKET YOU AGREE TO THE FOLLOWING COVID-19 SAFETY POLICIES:

• If you are sick, stay home!

• Masks are recommended but not required.

• Sanitize your hands upon entrance of the lobby.

CenterStage Arts Alliance Presents: THE COLOR PURPLE

Get ready for a powerful and moving performance of THE COLOR PURPLE by CenterStage Arts Alliance - it's gonna be a night to remember!

CenterStage Arts Alliance Presents: THE COLOR PURPLE

Director: Sherion Cosby | Choreographer: Shawn Cosby | Music Director: Juliet Lowery

Come join us for a mesmerizing performance of THE COLOR PURPLE at the Creative Suitland Arts Center! Get ready to be swept away by the powerful story, incredible music, and talented cast. This in-person event promises to be a night to remember. Don't miss out on this unforgettable experience!

An inspiring story of hope and resilience, The Color Purple follows Celie, a young woman in the American South, as she overcomes hardship, finds her voice, and discovers the power of love and sisterhood. With a soul-stirring score of gospel, blues, and jazz, this Tony Award-winning musical is a celebration of triumph over adversity and the beauty of the human spirit.

For questions and more information, visit www.centerstageartsalliance.org.

SHOW TIMES

Saturday, November 8th at 2:00 PM
Saturday, November 8th at 8:00 PM
Sunday, November 9th at 2:00 PM
Sunday, November 9th at 8:00 PM
Tickets: $65

Tickets are $60 in advance and $70 at the door.

PLEASE NOTE THAT BY PURCHASING YOUR TICKET YOU AGREE TO THE FOLLOWING COVID-19 SAFETY POLICIES:

• If you are sick, stay home!

• Masks are recommended but not required.

• Sanitize your hands upon entrance of the lobby.

SOUND OFF! Open Mic feat. Will Cook

Hosted by Pi-Anir the Poet with Musical Vibes by Nomad Mal

Join us for a night of uninhibited artistic expression and release as we invite you to SOUND OFF! Open Mic. This is your safe space to share your thoughts, emotions, and creativity in a supportive environment. Whether you're a seasoned performer or a first-time speaker, come amplify your voice and be part of a community that values and celebrates the power of expression!

FEATURED POET
Will Cook is a multidisciplinary artist born and raised in the DMV. He entered the spoken word scene in September 2022 and has since featured at numerous locations in and around DC. An avid painter, Will is in the process of creating his first poetry cookbook, a collection of original works, recipes, and paintings showcasing decades of explorations in the kitchen. Will’s poetry often explores masculinity, vulnerability, and the injustices the working class faces within an oppressive system. Will is also a member of the Rich Ink slam team which placed second in the nation at the 2025 SoFried Poetry Slam and was named SoFried Rookie of the Year. As a small business owner, Will runs Will Cook Tutors, a math tutoring company for K-12 and college students. Whether it’s in the kitchen, ink on a page, or performing on a stage, one thing is for certain: Will Cook will cook.

SHOW TIMES

Monday, October 27th at 7:00 PM
Tickets: $10

Interested in performing? The mic is open to ALL performers (18+) from poets to singers to comedians. Purchase a ticket on Eventbrite and arrive between 6:30-6:45 PM to sign up on the list. There are 12 slots available for our open mic performances. The list fills up quickly, so please plan accordingly!

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OPEN MIC RULES

1. 5 MINUTES. As soon as your mouth opens, your 5 minutes have begun.

2. RESPECT THE SPACE. This is a safe space and will be treated as such. The open mic is church for many of us, and it takes a lot of courage to share while fighting a war of nerves to share parts of our lives with others. We don’t know each other’s struggles, but we respect one another.

3. WHAT YOU WON’T DO. No homophobia. No transphobia. No disrespect against ANYONE’S sexuality or gender expression. No racism. No xenophobia. No misogyny. Straight to the point, no BS!

4. WATCH YOUR MOUTH. Yes, cursing is allowed, but only in the context of a piece!

5. NO BACKTRACKS. Acapella performances only! No exceptions.

6. BYE, FELICIA! Not following any of these rules will get you kicked out and banned from future open mics, so play nicely. We are all here for a reason. Let’s have fun and let’s enjoy this space and the art we are about to witness.

Learn more about SOUND OFF! Open Mic here.

PLEASE NOTE THAT BY PURCHASING YOUR TICKET YOU AGREE TO THE FOLLOWING COVID-19 SAFETY POLICIES:

• If you are sick, stay home!

• Masks are recommended but not required.

• Sanitize your hands upon entrance of the lobby.

SOUND OFF! Open Mic feat. Queen Drissy

Hosted by Pi-Anir the Poet with Musical Vibes by Nomad Mal

Join us for a night of uninhibited artistic expression and release as we invite you to SOUND OFF! Open Mic. This is your safe space to share your thoughts, emotions, and creativity in a supportive environment. Whether you're a seasoned performer or a first-time speaker, come amplify your voice and be part of a community that values and celebrates the power of expression!

FEATURED POET
Queen Drissy is a poet, educator, and multidisciplinary creative whose work rises from the roots of family, blossoms in pride for Black womanhood, and carries the rhythms of healing, love, and empowerment. A proud graduate of Howard University with a master’s from Bowie State University, she is also a traveler who finds inspiration in the power of community across cultures and places. A resident of District Heights, she brings that spirit into her Prince George’s County Visual Arts classroom and onto the stage—creating spaces where Black voices and stories can flourish.

SHOW TIMES

Monday, September 22nd at 7:00 PM
Tickets: $10

Interested in performing? The mic is open to ALL performers (18+) from poets to singers to comedians. Purchase a ticket on Eventbrite and arrive between 6:30-6:45 PM to sign up on the list. There are 12 slots available for our open mic performances. The list fills up quickly, so please plan accordingly!

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OPEN MIC RULES

1. 5 MINUTES. As soon as your mouth opens, your 5 minutes have begun.

2. RESPECT THE SPACE. This is a safe space and will be treated as such. The open mic is church for many of us, and it takes a lot of courage to share while fighting a war of nerves to share parts of our lives with others. We don’t know each other’s struggles, but we respect one another.

3. WHAT YOU WON’T DO. No homophobia. No transphobia. No disrespect against ANYONE’S sexuality or gender expression. No racism. No xenophobia. No misogyny. Straight to the point, no BS!

4. WATCH YOUR MOUTH. Yes, cursing is allowed, but only in the context of a piece!

5. NO BACKTRACKS. Acapella performances only! No exceptions.

6. BYE, FELICIA! Not following any of these rules will get you kicked out and banned from future open mics, so play nicely. We are all here for a reason. Let’s have fun and let’s enjoy this space and the art we are about to witness.

Learn more about SOUND OFF! Open Mic here.

PLEASE NOTE THAT BY PURCHASING YOUR TICKET YOU AGREE TO THE FOLLOWING COVID-19 SAFETY POLICIES:

• If you are sick, stay home!

• Masks are recommended but not required.

• Sanitize your hands upon entrance of the lobby.

SOUND OFF! Open Mic feat. Creativity the Poet

Hosted by Pi-Anir the Poet with Musical Vibes by Nomad Mal

Join us for a night of uninhibited artistic expression and release as we invite you to SOUND OFF! Open Mic. This is your safe space to share your thoughts, emotions, and creativity in a supportive environment. Whether you're a seasoned performer or a first-time speaker, come amplify your voice and be part of a community that values and celebrates the power of expression!

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Creativity the Poet is a National Spoken Word Artist originally from South Florida who now resides in Atlanta, GA. 15 years in the Poetry game, has graced many stages across the nation, living out a purpose, "Touching Lives Through What I Speak." 

 Also a musician, he composed, arranged & played the drums on his debut album "Poetic Therapy: Life, Love & Pain" that's streaming on all platforms...

 He's thought-provoking with witty wordplay. Creativity truly defines the essence of his name...

 The Gentleman, Musician, & Poet...

 Craig J. Lee

SHOW TIMES

Monday, August 25th at 7:00 PM
Tickets: $10

Interested in performing? The mic is open to ALL performers (18+) from poets to singers to comedians. Purchase a ticket on Eventbrite and arrive between 6:30-6:45 PM to sign up on the list. There are 12 slots available for our open mic performances. The list fills up quickly, so please plan accordingly!

—

OPEN MIC RULES

1. 5 MINUTES. As soon as your mouth opens, your 5 minutes have begun.

2. RESPECT THE SPACE. This is a safe space and will be treated as such. The open mic is church for many of us, and it takes a lot of courage to share while fighting a war of nerves to share parts of our lives with others. We don’t know each other’s struggles, but we respect one another.

3. WHAT YOU WON’T DO. No homophobia. No transphobia. No disrespect against ANYONE’S sexuality or gender expression. No racism. No xenophobia. No misogyny. Straight to the point, no BS!

4. WATCH YOUR MOUTH. Yes, cursing is allowed, but only in the context of a piece!

5. NO BACKTRACKS. Acapella performances only! No exceptions.

6. BYE, FELICIA! Not following any of these rules will get you kicked out and banned from future open mics, so play nicely. We are all here for a reason. Let’s have fun and let’s enjoy this space and the art we are about to witness.

Learn more about SOUND OFF! Open Mic here.

PLEASE NOTE THAT BY PURCHASING YOUR TICKET YOU AGREE TO THE FOLLOWING COVID-19 SAFETY POLICIES:

• If you are sick, stay home!

• Masks are recommended but not required.

• Sanitize your hands upon entrance of the lobby.

SOUND OFF! Open Mic feat. Ink

Hosted by Pi-Anir the Poet with Musical Vibes by Nomad Mal

Join us for a night of uninhibited artistic expression and release as we invite you to SOUND OFF! Open Mic. This is your safe space to share your thoughts, emotions, and creativity in a supportive environment. Whether you're a seasoned performer or a first-time speaker, come amplify your voice and be part of a community that values and celebrates the power of expression!

Ink is a PG-born Spoken Word Artist, clothing designer, and entrepreneur. A 3-time Poetry Slam winner, she has been featured at SpitDat DC, Trap Poetry, First Fridays Poetry Club in Philly, and 9 Busboys open mic events. She created her brand INK WRITES POETRY to serve artists of all trades by encouraging them to fall in love with their work and platform their art.

SHOW TIMES

Monday, July 28th at 7:00 PM
Tickets: Pay-What-You-Wish starting at $5

Interested in performing? The mic is open to ALL performers (18+) from poets to singers to comedians. Purchase a ticket on Eventbrite and arrive between 6:30-6:45 PM to sign up on the list. There are 12 slots available for our open mic performances. The list fills up quickly, so please plan accordingly!

—

OPEN MIC RULES

1. 5 MINUTES. As soon as your mouth opens, your 5 minutes have begun.

2. RESPECT THE SPACE. This is a safe space and will be treated as such. The open mic is church for many of us, and it takes a lot of courage to share while fighting a war of nerves to share parts of our lives with others. We don’t know each other’s struggles, but we respect one another.

3. WHAT YOU WON’T DO. No homophobia. No transphobia. No disrespect against ANYONE’S sexuality or gender expression. No racism. No xenophobia. No misogyny. Straight to the point, no BS!

4. WATCH YOUR MOUTH. Yes, cursing is allowed, but only in the context of a piece!

5. NO BACKTRACKS. Acapella performances only! No exceptions.

6. BYE, FELICIA! Not following any of these rules will get you kicked out and banned from future open mics, so play nicely. We are all here for a reason. Let’s have fun and let’s enjoy this space and the art we are about to witness.

Learn more about SOUND OFF! Open Mic here.

PLEASE NOTE THAT BY PURCHASING YOUR TICKET YOU AGREE TO THE FOLLOWING COVID-19 SAFETY POLICIES:

• If you are sick, stay home!

• Masks are recommended but not required.

• Sanitize your hands upon entrance of the lobby.