Sherina Rodriguez Sharpe
Founder, Writer, Performer
Sherina Rodriguez Sharpe is a writer, editor, performer & educator from Detroit, MI. She is a 2014 Kresge Literary/Theater fellow, a Cave Canem & VONA alum, & executive director of Obsidian Blues, an organization that uses art to transform, heal & forge new ground. She is a universe-bender who wields her art as a portal to connect with the wounded parts of herself, in hopes of serving as a role model for others longing to do the same. Sharpe's writing investigates cultural intersections, specifically in the patterns that emerge when class, gender, race & religion overlap.
Danielle Wright
Danielle Wright, founded Opera MODO to fill the need for emerging artists who are done with school and seeking opportunities to develop artistically and gain stage experience. She loves to watch people grow and flourish. Ms. Wright made her MainStage operatic debut in 2010 with Des Moines Metro Opera, and is an active performer across the United States.
Chace Morris
Mic Write [Chace Morris] is a poet/emcee from Detroit. He has poems published in such journals as Muzzle, Radius & Drunk In A Midnight Choir, was nominated for both a Pushcart Prize & Best Of The Net Award last year, & his music has been featured on NPR, Mother Jones, The Smoking Section & NBC's The Grio. When not creating, Chace consumes copious amounts of black tea, listening to Prince in large marathons & growing out his fro to Super Saiyan levels
Obsidian Blues
Obsidian Blues is a social justice performance troupe that uses art to transform, heal and forge new ground.