Rise of the American Griots: Recent Episodes
Tijara Smith
When young Black teen, Nani, discovers she holds a gift that connects her to a long line of storytellers descended from her enslaved ancestors, she must quickly adjust to her new position in order to find a cure to an unknown illness rapidly spreading through the Black community. But with time not in her favor, can she rally enough support among new friends to save her family? And her people?
Nani comes face to face with her fate. Can she handle it?
Thank you so much to everyone who has contributed to this production!
CAST:
McKenzie Franklin as Nani
Joshua Curry as Charlie
Jada M. Darden as Tayla
Jordan Loman as Nazim
Michael Cortez as Eric
Yani Barrow as Dia
James Bond as Elijah
Samantha Haughawout as Syn
Annaya Barnes as Angry Spirit
SPECIAL THANKS:
Nyla Smith (Singer/Songwriter)
Dr. Deanna Koretsky
The Annotated African American Folktales by Henry Louis Gates and Maria Tatar
Spelman College English Department
Spelman College Tech Department
Royalty Free Sounds
Amidst doubt cast upon her by her family, Nani meets a familiar friend.
Thank you so much to everyone that has contributed to this production!
CAST:
McKenzie Franklin as Nani
Joshua Curry as Charlie
Jada M. Darden as Tayla
Jordan Loman as Nazim
Michael Cortez as Eric
Yani Barrow as Dia
James Bond as Elijah
Samantha Haughawout as Syn
Annaya Barnes as Angry Spirit
SPECIAL THANKS:
Nyla Smith (Singer/Songwriter)
Dr. Deanna Koretsky
The Annotated African American Folktales by Henry Louis Gates and Maria Tatar
Spelman College English Department
Spelman College Tech Department
Royalty Free Sounds
Nani learns more about who, and what, she is.
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Thank you so much to everyone that has contributed to this production!
CAST:
McKenzie Franklin as Nani
Joshua Curry as Charlie
Jada M. Darden as Tayla
Jordan Loman as Nazim
Michael Cortez as Eric
Yani Barrow as Dia
James Bond as Elijah
Samantha Haughawout as Syn
Annaya Barnes as Angry Spirit
SPECIAL THANKS:
Nyla Smith (Singer/Songwriter)
Dr. Deanna Koretsky
The Annotated African American Folktales by Henry Louis Gates and Maria Tatar
Spelman College English Department
Spelman College Tech Department
Royalty Free Sounds
Nani plays catch up with her African American folklore knowledge.
Thank you so much to everyone that has contributed to this production!
CAST:
McKenzie Franklin as Nani
Joshua Curry as Charlie
Jada M. Darden as Tayla
Jordan Loman as Nazim
Michael Cortez as Eric
Yani Barrow as Dia
James Bond as Elijah
Samantha Haughawout as Syn
Annaya Barnes as Angry Spirit
SPECIAL THANKS:
Nyla Smith (Singer/Songwriter)
Dr. Deanna Koretsky
The Annotated African American Folktales by Henry Louis Gates and Maria Tatar
Spelman College English Department
Spelman College Tech Department
Royalty Free Sounds
Nani decides whether or not to fulfill the role destined for her.
Thank you so much to everyone that has contributed to this production!
CAST:
McKenzie Franklin as Nani
Joshua Curry as Charlie
Jada M. Darden as Tayla
Jordan Loman as Nazim
Michael Cortez as Eric
Yani Barrow as Dia
James Bond as Elijah
Samantha Haughawout as Syn
Annaya Barnes as Angry Spirit
SPECIAL THANKS:
Nyla Smith (Singer/Songwriter)
Dr. Deanna Koretsky
The Annotated African American Folktales by Henry Louis Gates and Maria Tatar
Spelman College English Department
Spelman College Tech Department
Royalty Free Sounds
Nani uncovers a long-kept family secret.
Thank you so much to everyone that has contributed to this production!
CAST:
McKenzie Franklin as Nani
Joshua Curry as Charlie
Jada M. Darden as Tayla
Jordan Loman as Nazim
Michael Cortez as Eric
Yani Barrow as Dia
James Bond as Elijah
Samantha Haughawout as Syn
Annaya Barnes as Angry Spirit
SPECIAL THANKS:
Dr. Deanna Koretsky
The Annotated African American Folktales by Henry Louis Gates and Maria Tatar
Spelman College English Department
Spelman College Tech Department