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Aklound Sowell 

By: Ahanti Young  

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This show is an experimental theatrical piece created, choreographed, and performed by the multidisciplinary artist Ahanti Young.

The production gained national and international attention within the theater community. It was prominently featured as part of the Naked Stages program — a developmental series hosted by the Pillsbury House Theatre in Minneapolis, Minnesota, which helps independent artists produce raw, solo performance works. 

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• The Creator: Ahanti Young is a versatile artist known for working across multiple mediums as an actor, musician, spoken-word artist, and choreographer.

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• The Style: The performance is highly physical and avant-garde, relying heavily on Young's background in poetry, live instrumentation, contemporary movement and acting. 

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• The Content: The show explores complex identities and abstract themes, featuring a distinct lineup of segments or character expressions (with titles such as Blobo, Saggins, Slick, Shaqueternay, and Black).

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If you are interested in further correspondence or a One-Sheet that includes a logline, a brief synopsis, technical requirements, Artist bio, and  production photos.

Please email me with 'One-Sheet’ on the subject line to ahanti@akalyproductions.org. Please include all pertinent contact information.

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