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ARTISTIC STATEMENTS

Learn more about the artistic direction of the Apollo  from Apollo Executive
Producer, Kamilah Forbes.




SEPTEMBER 2022

 


THE NEXT MOVEMENT

Dear Apollo Family,

Over the past several years, our lives have changed in many ways. Faced with a
range of challenges, we forged new paths, tried new things, and found new ways
to move forward. I am proud to be part of a historic institution that has always
met the challenge of advancing our culture forward. The Apollo has built a
dynamic platform for the elevation of Black voices and creativity through
inspired innovation and a commitment to artistic excellence—forging a powerful
legacy of forward movement. This fall we celebrate that ongoing tradition and
look to the future with a season titled The Next Movement.  

The Next Movement’s vibrant programming is led by trailblazing Black artists and
thought leaders. Camille A. Brown and Dancers continue our commitment to dance
culture with ink, part of Brown’s canon-building movement trilogy celebrating
self-empowerment and resilience—now presented in full for the first time, in
partnership with the Joyce Theater and featuring Brown’s final performances as a
dancer in this repertory.

Tomorrow, we launch our Arts & Ideas series, its mission is providing resonant
access to groundbreaking thinkers and cultural figures. The series kicks off
with fashion industry icon Edward Enninful, who, in advance of his coming memoir
A Visible Man, discusses his unprecedented career path and role as a champion of
inclusivity with renowned Academy Award-winning actress Lupita Nyong’o.  Later
in the season, and in recognition of the upcoming 50th anniversary of Hip Hop,
multi-platinum artist, philanthropist, and South Bronx native Fat Joe will share
intimate stories from his new memoir, The Book of Jose.

Moving forward in our mission to amplify Africa’s rich influence on worldwide
contemporary culture, next month Malian musician Oumou Sangaré, in partnership
with World Music Institute, makes her Apollo debut—and a rare U.S. appearance—in
a one-night-only performance.

Nothing speaks more meaningfully to forward movement than broadening the
experiences of young people. Our School Day Live program this fall looks at the
origins and history of the blues, with a live orchestra, and following a
two-year hiatus, our teaching artists return to meet NYC students in their
schools.  Because learning is a lifelong process, we invite educators and the
public to workshops led by Camille A. Brown & Dancers, and as part of the
Apollo’s Live Wire series, we’ll take a deep dive into Hip Hop Style with local
choreographers and the Fashion Institute of Technology.

We invite you to discover or revisit Apollo favorites including Amateur Night at
the Apollo, the incubator of major talent and one of America’s longest-running
events; the Kwanzaa:Regeneration Celebration featuring Abdel R. Salaam’s Forces
of Nature Dance Theatre; the Apollo Music Café; Comedy Club; and community
events for all ages.

Our three-year Master Artist in Residence program, inaugurated with Ta-Nehisi
Coates and now in its second iteration, supports the creation of new artistic
and civic works moving us all towards a diverse 21st century American performing
arts canon. The program continues with current resident, Grammy and
Emmy-nominated musician/producer Kamasi Washington.

Speaking of next movement, The Apollo will soon expand, welcoming audiences to
an exciting new space just down the street. The Apollo’s Victoria, a renovated
former movie and vaudeville house, will house two new black-box theaters for a
range of Apollo programs, add administrative offices, and offer subsidized
rental opportunities for community and non-profit arts organizations. Like all
New Yorkers, we couldn’t be happier to have more space!

The Apollo is always in motion, offering illuminating and joyful experiences
that center and amplify Black voices. We invite you to experience The Next
Movement and join us on our amazing journey forward!

Kamilah Forbes
Executive Producer


ARTISTIC STATEMENT ARCHIVE

2021 2020
 * September 2021
   
    
   
   
   THE RENAISSANCE IS NOW
   
   “We build our temples for tomorrow, strong as we know how, and we stand on
   top of the mountain, free within ourselves.”  The Negro Artist and the Racial
   Mountain, Langston Hughes
   
   I believe that history is cyclical.  Like the Harlem Renaissance – which
   emerged out of the darkness of an authoritarian leadership regime, a major
   migration that dramatically impacted the demographics of who we are as
   America, and a global health pandemic – this moment in time again stands as a
   turning point for a new revival of artistic, creative, and innovative
   expression that has been inspired by the truths exposed in the wake of our
   current pandemics.
   
   For the past few months, I have been inspired and motivated by the work
   and words of critically acclaimed dramaturg, director, historian and Apollo
   New Works artist Talvin Wilks, who shared:
   
   Does a movement exist if there is no one to write about it, to document it,
   to claim it? The genius of Alain Locke and W.E.B. Du Bois and the impact of
   Crisis Magazine and Opportunity curated one of the greatest foundations of
   beauty, art, and propaganda. Let us remind ourselves that the anti-Black
   machinery in this nation was profound – restrictions on voting to the defense
   of lynchings – all happening at the same time as the Harlem Renaissance. It
   is against this backdrop that the Harlem Renaissance rises and flourishes,
   forged by the firebrand of Marcus Garvey, infused by the spirituality of
   Father Divine, instigated by the marching syncopation of Major James Reese
   Europe and the Harlem Hellfighters Band (369th Infantry Regiment), the beat
   of the Tom Tom, the Blues of Bessie Smith, Swing at the Savoy, The Duke at
   the Cotton Club, and the voices of Ida B. Wells and the anti-lynching
   movement. 
   
   What we learn from the Harlem Renaissance is that revolution has to be
   curated, it doesn’t just happen. It is conjured, believed, doubted, debated.
   It is established and elusive. As we mark nearly 100 years since the start of
   this historic era, we know that without it the very foundation upon which we
   stand would be sinking sand. The Harlem Renaissance serves as a significant
   moment of collective witnessing, collective contemplation, and collective
   action holding firm the tradition of celebrating Blackness. It is an
   essential anchorage, an essential movement in a long lineage of many
   movements, setting the stage for the Black Arts Movement, the Hip Hop
   Movement, and the Afrofuturistic movement. We hold this era in the highest
   esteem, in all of its contradictions and triumphs.
   
   Thank you, Talvin, for those deep and powerful words and connections that I
   hope resonate with you as much as they resonated with me.
   
   And so, it is at this intersection of artistry and activism that the Apollo
   responds with a season of signature programs, audience favorites, and a
   preview of the first of a series of commissioned projects and new works by
   artists who are pushing the boundaries of their artforms while expanding
   the cannon of African American works.  We embrace the notion of our
   duty as artists, to lead, to reflect, and to respond. As much as this is a
   motion of growth and resurgence, it is also a moment of healing and
   reflection.  After 19 months of physical and emotional isolation, it is
   artists who will lead the way – a path to begin to feel again with the
   fullness of our unspoken humanity.
   
   As we continue to welcome you back to the theater or engage with us
   digitally, we believe we are entering a new renaissance – an era that will
   propel the next century with extraordinary breath
   of cultural creativity. That is why we are thrilled to launch our fall
   season, “The Renaissance is Now,” which serves as a reminder that the Apollo
   has long been a hub of Black creativity, expression, and artistry and
   continues to be a trailblazer as we reimagine our future in pushing the
   culture forward and beyond.
   
   – Kamilah Forbes
   
    

 * February 2020
   
   If the past twelve months have shown us anything, it is the importance of
   making the most of the present, making our voices heard, and leaving a legacy
   that we as individuals and a as community can be proud of. It is in this vein
   that I introduce the Apollo Theater’s all digital Spring season line up of
   film, festivals, music, comedy, and more. 
   
   Our work this season is centered around what it means to be Black and alive.
   In a society where we’ve been forced to affirm our humanity through rallying
   cries like Black Lives Matter, we celebrate the joy and historical legacy of
   the Apollo Theater, while marking our presence in the social and cultural
   commentary of today’s society. We’re shifting the narrative from reverence to
   relevance. We honor the ritual and tradition of the past as we chart a path
   forward with our incredible roster of artists and audiences into the unknown.
   The works presented this season not only ask questions, but answer questions
   about who we are and want to be as Black people in America.
   
   The performing arts are critical to our connection to one another and
   extending our work into the digital space offers an invitation to connect a
   global audience across time and space. Whether it be through our WOW – Women
   of the World Festival Festival, featuring brilliant women across the world,
   or giving us a glimpse back in time as we celebrate hip hop culture of the
   80s and 90s with 30 years of House Party. We also continue to amplify and
   highlight the brightest among us through our Apollo Late Nights, Apollo Film
   series and Apollo Theater education programs. No matter where you are in the
   world, we welcome you to experience the magic of the Apollo Theater.
   
   Even virtually, the Theater has unwaveringly remained a home and landing
   place for Black culture, innovation and truth telling. This moment is no
   different. Through all of the works this season and beyond, we seek to
   explore the myriad of individual identities that make up Black culture and
   how these identities come together to create a collective. Through each event
   we present, we acknowledge where we’ve been—and continue to— chart a path for
   where we plan to go. It is our goal to serve as a beacon of Black creativity
   and excellence. 
   
   It is from this space that artists, audiences, young people and our global
   communities will see themselves powerfully reflected in the works we present
   on our Digital Stage and know that……we are here… we are important…. we are a
   force… and we are the shape of things to come. 
   
   I look forward to continuing the journey with you and seeing you on the
   Apollo Digital Stage!
   
   – Kamilah Forbes

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