8/29/23 O&A NYC DANCE: Sneek Peek at THPAC Documentary- To The Souls of Our Feet

By Walter Rutledge

On August 18 and 19 the Thelma Hill Performing Arts Center (THPAC) began two days of interviews with dancers, choreographers and directors about their experiences with Thelma Hill and THPAC for the upcoming documentary To The Souls of Our Feet. The two days of filming captured the experiences of six artists, (George Faison, Alfred Gallman, Dyane Harvey Salaam, Abdel Salaam, Edisa Weeks, Jill Williams and Lakai Worrell), who lives and careers were directly impacted by Ms. Hill and/or THPAC.

THPAC Documentary Preview

Here is an excerpted from the upcoming documentary with the one and only dance and theater legend George Faison. The final filming will take place in the fall and we will keep you inform as our documentary “To The Souls of Our Feet” get one step closer to coming to a theater near you. For more information about the Thelma Hill Performing Arts Center and/or to make a donation to the “To The Souls of Our Feet” documentary project visit https://www.thelmahill.org/. An additional filming date will take place later in the fall. 

8/21/23 O&A NYC HOLLYWOOD MONDAY: To Kill a Mockingbird (1962)

In small-town Alabama in 1932, Atticus Finch (Gregory Peck) is a lawyer and a widower. He has two young children, Jem and Scout. Atticus Finch is currently defending Tom Robinson (Brock Peters), a Black man accused of raping a white woman. Meanwhile, Jem and Scout are intrigued by their neighbors, the Radleys, in particular the mysterious, seldom-seen Boo Radley.
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8/20/23 O&A NYC SUNDAY SCHOOL: The Untold Story of the Queen of Sheba

This is the untold story of the Queen of Sheba, a woman of remarkable strength and influence, with intriguing secrets from the Bible revealed. This is the legacy of a powerful queen who embarked on a journey of wisdom, love, and cultural exchange. Continue reading

12/1/23 O&A NYC WORLD AIDS DAY: Ulysses Dove- Dancing on the Front Porch of Heaven

Dancing on the Front Porch of Heaven: Odes to Love and Loss is a work by Ulysses Dove. Set to Estonian composer Arvo Pärt’s haunting composition Cantus in Memory of Benjamin Britten, the ballet features six dancers; and is a moving tribute described by Dove to the “people I loved. Continue reading

8/19/23 O&A NYC ITS SATURDAY- ANYTHING GOES: Carmen DeLavallade- The Creation (TEDxEast 2012)

Dancer, actor and choreographer Carmen DeLavallade performs The Creation featuring choreography by her husband Geoffrey Holder. Holder also designed the costume and music. 
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8/16/23 O&A NYC WILDIN OUT WEDNESDAY: Grumpy Trumpy- Felon from Jamaica in Queens! A Randy Rainbow Song Parody

Rainbow Randy is back! His latest Trump spoof is a uptempo rendition of Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy (Don Ray & Hughie Prince) Parody Lyrics by: Randy Rainbow Performed by: Randy Rainbow Song Produced, Orchestrated, Mixed, Mastered by: Michael J Moritz Jr. Continue reading

8/15/23 O&A NYC INSPIRATIONAL TUESDAY: Let Them Go- Madea’s Life Changing Speech

Tyler Perry’s Madea (everyone’s favorite gun toting cinamatic grandmother, shares some important words of wisdom. Continue reading

8/15/23 O&A NYC INSPIRATIONAL TUESDAY: Let Them Go- Madea’s Life Changing Speech

Tyler Perry’s Madea (everyone’s favorite gun toting cinamatic grandmother, shares some important words of wisdom. Continue reading

8/14/23 O&A NYC THE MORNING FUNNIES: Donald Trump Family Barbie Doll Collection

In an attack against WOKENESS the Trump family introduces it’s own Donald Trump Family Barbie Doll Collection. Continue reading

8/13/23 O&A NYC GOSPEL SUNDAY: Delta Rhythm Boys – Joshua Fit the Battle of Jericho

Joshua Fit the Battle of Jericho performed by the Delta Rhythm Boys resemble many other spirituals who dual propose. The song  alluded to eventual escape from slavery – in the case of this song, “And the walls came tumblin’ down. The lyrics refer to the old testament verses Joshua 6:15-21, which tells the story of the Battle of Jericho in which Joshua led the Israelites in battle against Canaan.  Continue reading