Red for Revolution is an enthralling audio drama that tells the passionate love story between jazz singer Lorraine Giovanni and activist Ella Ali. The narrative unfolds through the perspective of 18-year-old Jazmine, who is coming of age and seeking wisdom from her grandmother, Ella. As Jazmine conducts heartfelt interviews with her grandmother, listeners are transported between the vibrant present and the tumultuous year of 1971, encountering a captivating array of characters and experiencing an epic romance that transcends time.
Red for Revolution was created, written, and directed by Jana Naomi Smith; with sound design, audio engineering, mixing, and mastering by Collin Gerald Thomas, music direction, supervision, and production by Tammy L. Hall; Cover Art Design by Shefon N. Taylor; Associate Produced by Adrian Snegg, Jordan Hull, and Vanessa E. Williams, Creative Produced by Liz McBee, Jana Naomi Smith, Renée Wilson, and Tammy L. Hall, executive produced by Renée Wilson, Jana Smith, & Meta Mana Media, and produced by Liz McBee.
The Red for Revolution team would like to thank each person who helped bring this project to life. Please visit redforrevolution.com for the complete credit and gratitude list.
performances featured in order of appearance:
adrienne maree brown as Series Sonic Guide
Jordan Hull as Jazmine
S. Epatha Merkerson as Ella Ali (Present Day)
Caro Guzmán as Adrienne
Loretta Devine as Lorraine Giovanni (Present Day)
Rutina Wesley as Ella Ali (1970s)
Renée Wilson as Lorraine Giovanni (1970s)
Alimi Ballard as LeRoy
Don Daniels as Sean
Vanessa E. Williams as Barbra Graves
Jennifer Beals as Suzanne Sands
Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor as Delores Ali
Danny Glover as Howard Ali
Song Featured:
"Revolution"
Written by Jana Naomi Smith
Original Composition by Tammy L. Hall
Performed by Renée Wilson and the Red For Revolution Band
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