Aviona the Creatrix (she/they) is an afrolatinx curvaceous person who bends time and space itself to be involved in the theater. Aviona is a Seattle-based actor, director, model, teaching artist, stage manager, poet, producer, student and social justice leader. As a social justice leader, Aviona is working to begin a detention replacement program that teaches at risk children and adults art therapy. As a teaching artist, Aviona is developing a solo show of self-written poetry which depicts the intersectionality of being multiracial, accepting herself as queer, while dealing with mental illness and drug addiction. After the performance they offer a poetry writing workshop and the opportunity to share in an open mic setting.

Follow them on Instagram @smiling_avi AND @photofocus_avi

Support Aviona Rodriguez Brown at:Venmo/cash app :@smilingavi

PayPal avibrown1061@gmail.com

Conversation recorded over Instagram Live on April 25, 2020.

About CD Forum:

The CD Forum is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization whose mission is to present and produce Black cultural programs that encourage thought and debate for the greater Seattle area. Our vision is to inspire new thoughts and challenge assumptions about Black Culture.