“The roots run deep... but so does your voice.”

To our cast and crew — your professionalism, passion, and powerful storytelling created an experience that moved audiences deeply. Your energy is felt in every moment, and we do not take that lightly.

To our community, donors, sponsors, and supporters — thank you for showing up, believing in this work, and helping us bring these stories to life.

And at the center of it all stood Our Commitment Tree — designed by Artistic Director, Tijideen Rowley. He and our General Manager, Kimberly Martin, developed an idea to create this interactive installation where audience members were invited to reflect:

What can I do to change the roots?

Each note placed on that tree represents a commitment — to challenge injustice, to uplift one another, and to confront the unseen systems that negatively shape our world.

Because just like in Blood at the Root…
What's beneath the surface impacts the things we see everyday. Every choice, belief, or opinion has roots!

Impact That Matters: Our Youth

One of the most powerful moments of opening week?

Youth from William Harvey Dance Group and The Village Anderson showed up. And they were moved.

They left inspired.
They left energized.
They left knowing their voices matter.

And that is what this work is about.

Creating space for young people to see themselves, to feel seen, and to understand that storytelling is not just art — it’s power. It’s healing. It’s change.

Don’t Miss It.

Second week is here… and the energy is only growing.

Come experience a story that speaks truth.
Come be part of a community that believes in change.
Come witness the power of Black storytelling.

We’ll see you at the show.