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Premiering throughout Women's History Month, TESTIMONY is a dance and music experience centered around a community of Black women & their journeys through healing, trauma, and faith.

WHAT CAN YOU EXPECT FROM TESTIMONY?

TWO DANCE FILMS, ONE EP, & 3 WEEKENDS OF SPECIAL PREMIERE EVENTS

Premiere #1: March 5, 2022
6pm PST/9pm EST

I tried so hard for you

It’s a tale of matrilineal cycles, healing, and heritage. A dance film that takes a look at the multi-generational dynamics of African American women. We try our best for the ones we love, but we don’t always get it right. I tried so hard for you. Conceived by Neima Patterson (Co-Director/Choreographer), Tula B. Strong (Co-Director/Choreographer), & Marcus Norris (Composer).

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Premiere #1: March 5, 2022
6pm PST/9pm EST

I tried so hard for you

It’s a tale of matrilineal cycles, healing, and heritage. A dance film that takes a look at the multi-generational dynamics of African American women. We try our best for the ones we love, but we don’t always get it right. I tried so hard for you. Conceived by Neima Patterson (Co-Director/Choreographer), Tula B. Strong (Co-Director/Choreographer), & Marcus Norris (Composer).

Premiere #2: March 12, 2022
6pm PST/9pm EST

There is a River

A dance film following two women's journeys to a mystical River as they search for healing -- Healing from the void of a lost loved one, and rediscovering the strength that comes through community. There is a River is a dance film inspired by heavenly imagery of the River of Life, praying women, and tangible encounters with the Spirit of God. Conceived & Directed by Tula B. Strong. Composed by Marcus Norris & musical duo, JORDAN.

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Premiere #2: March 12, 2022
6pm PST/9pm EST

There is a River

A dance film following two women's journeys to a mystical River as they search for healing -- Healing from the void of a lost loved one, and rediscovering the strength that comes through community. There is a River is a dance film inspired by heavenly imagery of the River of Life, praying women, and tangible encounters with the Spirit of God. Conceived & Directed by Tula B. Strong. Composed by Marcus Norris & musical duo, JORDAN.

Premiere #3: March 19, 2022
6pm PST/9pm EST

The TESTIMONY EP

Influenced by Gospel, Soul, and a Woman’s Testimony, The TESTIMONY EP is a short album of Traditional Gospel and Original Music designed to lift the spirits of those who listen. The work is conceived by Tula B. Strong. Songs written by Elsie Dortelus, Ana Rodriguez, Keala Watson-Wheaton, & Treniece Monè. Performed by a cast of 7 talented Black women.

Check out the EP here

Premiere #3: March 19, 2022
6pm PST/9pm EST

The TESTIMONY EP

Influenced by Gospel, Soul, and a Woman’s Testimony, The TESTIMONY EP is a short album of Traditional Gospel and Original Music designed to lift the spirits of those who listen. The work is conceived by Tula B. Strong. Songs written by Elsie Dortelus, Ana Rodriguez, Keala Watson-Wheaton, & Treniece Ward. Performed by a cast of 7 talented Black women.

Check out the EP here

Watch all of TESTIMONY!

Missed the premieres of the films? No worries! Check out each of them by clicking on the film icon to the left. You can also be first to get all the updates on any future TESTIMONY news by dropping your email below.

Learn about the Creation of TESTIMONY

Watch all of TESTIMONY!

Missed the premieres of the films? No worries! Check out each of them by clicking on the film icon to the left. You can also be first to get all the updates on any future TESTIMONY news by dropping your email below.

Learn about the Creation of TESTIMONY

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Instagramable Photo Sets

Photography sets inspired by the TESTIMONY films curated for our pop-up shop visitors to enjoy!

Women of Color Vendors

Featuring Booths of Local Women of Color Small Business Owners for pop-up visitors to shop & support.

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Performances + Screenings

Screenings of the TESTIMONY Films & Musical Performances by members of the TESTIMONY cast

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The TESTIMONY Team

Women of Color & Black Led

With directors/choreographers, a full cast, and 90% of our creative collaborators + production team that identify as women of color or Black, this show highlights artistic voices that are colored by the beautiful diversity each cast member & collaborator represents.

TESTIMONY is an experience conceived by Liberian-American Artist, Tula B. Strong. Nevertheless, this show couldn’t have existed without an amazing team of over 15 core creative collaborators such as Neima Patterson (co-director & co-choreographer of I Tried so Hard for You), Marcus Brown Jr. (Director of Photography), and many more!

MEET THE TESTIMONY TEAM

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A sincere thank you to our Organizational Funders & Partners

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A sincere thank you to our Organizational Funders & Partners

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