Jessica Solomon

Spoken Word Artist

Washington, DC

District Of Columbia US

Email:

jessica@thesaartjieproject.org

Website:

www.thesaartjieproject.org

Author's Bio

Jessica Solomon, Founding Producer of The Saartjie Project, a growing theatre company committed to exploring and transforming sterotypes and politics surrounding the black female body. The tumultuous life of Sara "Saartjie" Baartman (also known as the Hottentot Venus) is the catalyst for the boundary stretching stage presentation. Jessica was recognized as an “Emerging Artist” by the historical Lincoln Theatre and has participated in community theater and several documentaries. She is currently a youth worker, consultant to several art-centric organizations and is completing a master's program in Organization Development at American University. She can be reached directly at jessica@thesaartjieproject.org

Publications & Prizes

Performances:

The Strand Theater (2010)

Capital Hill Arts Workshop (2009)

Capitol Hill Arts Workshop (2009)

Warehouse Theater (2009)

DC Arts Center (2008)

More Information

Gives readings:

Yes

Travels for readings:

Yes

Identifies as:

African American, Caribbean American, Feminist, LGBTQ

Prefers to work with:

Adults, At Risk Youth, Children, LGBTQ, Teachers, Teenagers

Fluent in:

English

Born in:

Baltimore

Raised in:

Baltimore, MD

Maryland

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Last update: Oct 27, 2009