The Diary of an Afro Goddess
The Diary of An Afro Goddess, a fresh, new, unapologetic, dynamic one-woman show, written and performed by the magical and nuanced Cherie Danielle and directed by Broadway veteran and coach Marishka S. Phillips. The solo show was originally developed in "The Intimacy" workshop at "Marishka Phillips Theatrical Preparatory" and continued development at the "POTPORRI! World Women Works" reading series, produced by RHYTHMCOLOR Associates. It premiered with a 12 performance run at the historic Wow Cafe Theatre (the oldest women's and transgender theatre in the Universe. This performance led Cherie to be honored by The Core 4 P.O.W. (Powerful Organization of Women) sponsored by Fearless Radio and nominated for an AUDELCO "The Viv "Theatre Award 2016, for Outstanding Solo Performance. She since then has also had the pleasure of performing at the world famous Nuyorician Poets Cafe and the Shabazz Center in Harlem. Recently the show was well received in her home town Atlanta, GA at “The Porter Sanford Performing Arts Center" and “The DC Black Theatre Festival”. The Diary of an Afro Goddess" was written in honor of her ancestors and Black America. See full trailer, behind the scenes, and more below.
Synopsis
Isis, the Afro Goddess is the main source of entertainment at "The Goddess Lounge", a special place between heaven and earth, for those who need an extra boost of self-love before transitioning into the next dimension. But the only person who seems to need an extra boost is Isis herself. Experience her journey from her hair to her career as an artist; from her beginnings in 1960s Birmingham, Alabama to falling in love; to self love; Witness her transformation through text, humor, drama, poetry and song.
Audience comments:
"Cherie Danielle's energy is infectious....a young actress with wisdom beyond her years....I enjoyed Isis'
journey immensely..." - Stephanie Calla, Owner of La Maison d'Art
"Cherie captured me from her opening monologue....her hair monologues were hilarious....one minute I
was laughing my butt off and then she transported the audience into a dramatic historical odyssey of
race in America via her character, Isis' journey to self - discovery....This play should be seen by
everyone...." - Clarence Mujahid Ali, Producer
"Cherie is unapologetic in rendering Isis' story....character transitions...her depth ...range and blending
of today's Hip-Hop genre with the culture of the 60's was so refreshing.... "
- Michael A. Jones, Actor, Musician, Playwright
Press:
To read a full review written on the show by the "April and Nina Salon" click here
The Making of "The Diary of an Afro Goddess"
Check out Cherie and her director Marishka Phillips in a behind the scenes look at the making of "The Diary of an Afro Goddess." The Preparatory is a self-produced series that started at The Marishka Phillips Theatrical Preparatory.
"The Diary of an Afro Goddess" Audience Feedback
Checkout the feedback from audiences after seeing "The Diary of an Afro Goddess."
Are you interested in having "The Diary of an Afro Goddess" come to your town, school, event, or Theatre??? Feel free to reach out to us at: TheDiaryofanAfroGoddess@Gmail.com
