My artistry is deliberately chimeric. As an improvisor, I playfully transport audiences to either safer or more dangerous versions of the world. I delight in afrofuturism, embodying empowered Black excellence. In musical improvisation, my baritone voice soothes even as I challenge societal norms As an evocative writer and storyteller, I seek to heal myself andContinueContinue reading “Artist Statement (2022)”
Author Archives: The Velvet Duke
(Re)Tired Magical Black Man
Looking Forward On December 3rd, 2021, Velvet Duke Productions won a spot in the Ottawa Fringe. On a professional level, (Re)Tired Magical Black Man, will debut my first two- (or three-) hander production. Past productions were primarily solo ventures, making touring easier though lonelier. Like previous productions, the show will include at least one newContinueContinue reading “(Re)Tired Magical Black Man”
Djinn Joint
Djinn Joint, my latest interactive digital show previews tonight as part of the Primetime Festival (Toronto Fringe) “dJerald the Djinn is the definition of people-pleaser — working around the clock to grant wishes to make others happy. Unfortunately, an impending deadline for a million-wish contract threatens his chance at retiring. Help is only a wishContinueContinue reading “Djinn Joint”
The Velvet Duke 