Conscious Gathering, January 30th, 2004

This was the first Colored Ink produced event that featured young poets from outside of the group. Within the BRAVA Theatre For Women In Arts, we hosted a multitude of younger poets who couldn't perform at another event that featured Amiri Baraka and Sonia Sanchez. We allowed the children TO BE HEARD.

Politirix, April 16th, 2004

This was Colored Ink's 1st official show of the 2004 season. It addressed how politicians are related to magicians, in the sense that their whole strategy is about the trickery and misdirection of the American people. Using our current administration as an example, we informed our audience that political candidates want people to believe that their benevolent goals for improving American life will become fulfilled, when in reality, none of the "glorious" promises are being made. Special guest was Lovelife Foundation Founder, Donald Lacy.

What's Still Going On?

This was a special, one-of-a-kind artistic showcase, where we recruited multi-talented artists from all over the Bay Area to perform a dedication and call in response to Marvin Gayes' famous anthem, "What's Going On". "What's Still Going On?" presents the answer to Marvin's question, 30 years later. This was an amazing night and Marvin was truly in the building. Guest was famous writer, Robert Alexander.

Abuse: A Great Way To Numb The Pain

This was a production based on how young women feel about the different kinds of abuse that they recieve from others, and the abuse that they put themselves through. It was a deep, emotional, journey into personal feelings, which struck a nerve through the audience members.

Invisible Chains,

We explained that people in our urban society are laden with invisible chains; false insecurities and self-doubt holding them back from being successful in life. In connection with invisible chains, we also showed how the youth of today are still locked in the slave mentality, by using the word "nigga", and lacking the desire to grow. Special guest was Marvin X.

If The Streets Could Speak, July 5th, 2004

Colored Ink's final and biggest show of the year, which addressed the issue about the constant string of youth homicides, which have afflicting Bay Area urban communities for years. Interweaving various stories from the cast who had lost loved ones due to violence, we created a tragic, yet heroic tale of a young man's difficult journey of crossing over.