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Next Gen: Emerging Perspective Showcase, Part 2
Wednesday, April 28, 2021
Look ahead to the next generation of forward-thinking musicians with this virtual showcase featuring DJ sets, artist performances and a livestream Q&A. The night’s eclectic mix of sounds includes the global bass influences of DJ Shivarasa, the ethereal soundscapes of Black Jade, the folk-soul sound of Nora Rothman and the soul-tinged rhythms of Kelleia. Through their art and activism, these artists are proving that the forefront of music will be led by artists who are independent, innovative and inclusive.
About Nora Rothman
Nora Rothman is a singer-songwriter and activist passionate about boosting marginalized voices in the music industry. Her folk-soul sound features songwriting inspired by Joni Mitchell and beats inspired by James Blake. Nora has worked with women’s rights organizations such as EMILY’S List and Planned Parenthood and founded Earhart, a music community uplifting female, trans, and gender nonconforming artists.
Next Gen: Emerging Perspective Showcase, Part 2
Wednesday, April 28, 2021
Look ahead to the next generation of forward-thinking musicians with this virtual showcase featuring DJ sets, artist performances and a livestream Q&A. The night’s eclectic mix of sounds includes the global bass influences of DJ Shivarasa, the ethereal soundscapes of Black Jade, the folk-soul sound of Nora Rothman and the soul-tinged rhythms of Kelleia. Through their art and activism, these artists are proving that the forefront of music will be led by artists who are independent, innovative and inclusive.
About Nora Rothman
Nora Rothman is a singer-songwriter and activist passionate about boosting marginalized voices in the music industry. Her folk-soul sound features songwriting inspired by Joni Mitchell and beats inspired by James Blake. Nora has worked with women’s rights organizations such as EMILY’S List and Planned Parenthood and founded Earhart, a music community uplifting female, trans, and gender nonconforming artists.

![COVID-19 Monologues: John Prine, Shaking Gods Hand by Mark Whicker
Breath of Fires COVID-19 Monologues
Wednesday, May 19, 2021
More than 544,000 individuals have lost their lives to COVID-19 in the U.S. alone. The sheer magnitude of the numbers can feel detaching, but Santa Ana’s all-Latina theater ensemble Breath of Fire has found a beautiful, intimate way of putting faces to those devastating statistics.
Named simply the COVID-19 Monologues, each spoken presentation illustrates the life of an ordinary person who passed away to COVID-19, memorializing their everyday battles and accomplishments in a tapestry woven with grounding, intimate details and inspiring in their reflective insight.
About Breath of Fire Latina Theater Ensemble
Breath of Fire was described by OC Weekly as “a theater that cares [about] its surrounding community…producing vitally relevant and topical work. Based in downtown Santa Ana and composed of only Latinas, Breath of Fire has become an award-winning company with more than 20 world premieres.
Breath of Fire’s mission is to foster an environment where underrepresented voices can flourish by providing free workshops that teach storytelling, playwriting, producing, and acting and by providing representation, opportunities and leadership roles in the community. COVID-19 Monologues: John Prine, Shaking Gods Hand by Mark Whicker](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/Du8-ZgVYsTY/mqdefault.jpg)



![COVID-19 Monologues - The American Dream by Meghan Covington
Breath of Fires COVID-19 Monologues
Wednesday, May 19, 2021
More than 544,000 individuals have lost their lives to COVID-19 in the U.S. alone. The sheer magnitude of the numbers can feel detaching, but Santa Ana’s all-Latina theater ensemble Breath of Fire has found a beautiful, intimate way of putting faces to those devastating statistics.
Named simply the COVID-19 Monologues, each spoken presentation illustrates the life of an ordinary person who passed away to COVID-19, memorializing their everyday battles and accomplishments in a tapestry woven with grounding, intimate details and inspiring in their reflective insight.
About Breath of Fire Latina Theater Ensemble
Breath of Fire was described by OC Weekly as “a theater that cares [about] its surrounding community…producing vitally relevant and topical work. Based in downtown Santa Ana and composed of only Latinas, Breath of Fire has become an award-winning company with more than 20 world premieres.
Breath of Fire’s mission is to foster an environment where underrepresented voices can flourish by providing free workshops that teach storytelling, playwriting, producing, and acting and by providing representation, opportunities and leadership roles in the community. COVID-19 Monologues - The American Dream by Meghan Covington](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/EFHsZ7mJ74E/mqdefault.jpg)




