Producer | Nambi Kelley

JABARI DREAMS OF FREEDOM:

Selected by The New York Times as one of “5 Things to Do in New York City” (2022) for Jabari Dreams of Freedom

Jabari Dreams of Freedom Film Trailer

What audiences say...

“A resourceful and heartfelt piece of theater.”

Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, Chicago, IL, on Jabari Dreams of Freedom

“Young people need this play right now.”

Jacqueline Russell, Artistic Director, Chicago Children's Theatre, on Jabari Dreams of Freedom

“I think that Jabari learned that it’s okay to be afraid at times and all of the people who stood up for Black Lives were afraid too.”

Josiah H., student

“I think that Jabari learned that it’s okay to be afraid at times and all of the people who stood up for Black Lives were afraid too.”

Josiah H., student

HERO THE BOY FROM TROY:

A NEW MUSICAL ABOUT YOUNG JOHN LEWIS

“The way you frame John Lewis’s story through Jayden’s journey is so honest and accessible—it makes the history feel immediate and human.”

Steven Scott, Ensemble Theatre, Houston, TX

“The performers did an excellent job and the show and the message was well written, delivered and engaged the audience. This was an amazing production.”

Julia Shildmyer, The Center Presents, Carmel, IN

“I absolutely loved this show! The kids were very engaged. The way the story was told was very well done for this age group. The cast was kind and gave 110% on stage.”

Hanan Misko, Lied Center, Lawrence, KS

“This is one of my most favorite performances that I have ever seen. I love that you could learn so much in a fun way.”

Julia Shildmyer, The Center Presents, Carmel, IN

“Hero was wonderful! The response was so positive and the company were truly lovely. I am so glad we were able to present three sold out shows.”

Andrea, Auburn, AL

“It was engaging, fun, interactive and informative. I feel like my students will carry the lesson ‘get into good trouble’ with them.”

Julia Shildmyer, The Center Presents, Carmel, IN

“This was one of the best performances I have seen for middle schoolers that honors Martin Luther King and civil rights activists.”

Lisa Larracuente, West Palm Beach, FL

“We would never have learned lessons in the same way from a text or workbook alone.”

Julia Shildmyer, The Center Presents, Carmel, IN