The Stories: Finding an unexpected and inspiring note from mother Barbara Ann Teer. Pivoting. Launching NBT Beyond Walls. Building a building and the creative process involved. Escaped a close call leaving Tom Ford pieces two countries behind while on tour styling Lenny Kravitz. “Our work is for all audiences, but it’s also to create a platform of possibility and to course-correct the stories that have rendered us two-dimensional.” Working with Ivy Park and Beyoncé to sample her mother's words onAlien Superstar.
The Backstory: Worked the door at NYC’s legendary clubs, was discovered on a red carpet at the MTV VMAs and worked as a producer for TRL, co-founded a swimwear line, began helming National Black Theatre after her mother’s sudden passing.
Words Of Wisdom: “I’m building the plane while I’m flying it.” "If I don't see you wholly, and you don't see me wholly, then we can never connect or belong." "Life is short. Live it to the fullest." "No matter how fast and hard you run away from your purpose, it always comes back around."
On Inspo: “My forever 'yes' is to show up and be a good daughter.” Dancer Judith Jamison’s relationship with her mother’s best friend, Alvin Ailey, has inspired her through ‘Impostor Syndrome.’ "The seven generations of women who carry me every day."
On National Black Theatre: “I’m ambitious in my vision for what NBT must be: the premiere destination for black theater in the country.” The majority of black theater is being produced in white spaces with artistic directors and producers for white audiences. Feels the honor and the pressure of preserving black culture and history.
On NYC: "There was a heartbeat to New York. No matter where you came from, we belonged to each other."
What Else: “I’m not in the business of theater, I’m in the business of freedom.”
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