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UPCOMING EVENTS!!!
 
Casting for the Sensational Stage Play:

A Summers Run

 

 

MEET AND GREET WITH PLAYWRIGHT MICHAEL GARDNER JANUARY 27TH AT UTOPIA 1315 S WABASH 7P-9P FOR EARLY CASTING (RSVP THROUGH EMAIL PREFERRED)!!! OPEN CASTING FEBRUARY 1ST 2010 AT UTOPIA 1315 S. WABASH WITH STAFF AND ACTING COACH BRYANT SMITH 6:30P-9P.

 

 

*** THE PLAY WILL APPEAR IN CHICAGO & CHAMPAIGN IL THROUGHOUT LATE APRIL AND SUMMER 2010 ***

FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO SEND IN YOUR HEADSHOT AND PORTFOLIO PLEASE CONTACT:
MICHAELGARDNER@NASPUBLISHING.COM OR CALL
773-220-8344

INFO ON THE PLAY:

Synopsis of A Summers Run
A gun has been shot! Garret Summers runs with all of his heart as the Freemasons in front of him hands him the baton.  Running alongside him are his Fraternity brothers along with White sympathizers to African- American rights and behind them all is a fast gaining organization called the Ku Klux Klan! The struggle progresses as Garrett Summers works through his craft to once again provide America with the American Negro as a heroic figure in both sports and academia. Open this book, sit in the stands, and see a stage play about the hidden history of Americans both white and black bonding together running a race where either everyone wins or all is lost. A Summers Run- Come take the run with us.

 

LEAD CHARACTERS

 

Wat -

Traditonal southern Christian blackman and elder of his friends. He is calm yet an eloquent and powerful speaker.

 

Kenny Armstrong -

Supportive, go getter of the group. Confident blackman an inventive.

 

Summers -

Young Brash Athlete with arrogance. Highly intelligent and explosive personality.

 

Mrs. Spaulding -

Sweet elderly Caucasian woman wit a passion for chang in society domestically, civil, and nationally. An abolitionist.

 

Ms. Clara-

Sassy southern black woman and future wife of Wat. She is a leader and fighter against all forms of injustice against her people.

 

Larry Freemason AAA fraternity (Caucasian) -

Young impressionable male that follows the status quo yet secretly sympathizes with the down trodden. 

 

William ‘Billy Bob’ AAA Frat Member (Caucasian)-

 Strong, bulky, southern male with rancor for anything that is not his race. 

 

 

SUPPORTING CHARACTERS

 

 Lucy Diggs-

Sweet southern black woman with aspirations of women empowerment.

 

Alphie - The Awestricken blackman that sees a change coming from his Masonic brothers as they grow apart from the way of his Black Greek Lettered fraternity an thei ways.

 

Big Cuz Armstrong -

Intelligent and persuasive leader and th next in line age to Wat.

 

 

Bro Love-

Black male possessing the want to bind his people.

 

Just- A humble and intelligent blackman. The Elder of the rest.

 

 Joseph AAA Frat member (Caucasian) Brash athlete that does as he is told to get to the top.

         Lawyer (Caucasian)

Professor Al Truism (Caucasian) Descendant of Quakers movement whom views all equal under God. A resouceful man.

Dean of Students Dwight Zupre Massey (Caucasian) The leader of te Klan and planner of its new misson. Will do anything to keep the status quo of the white American. Cunning man.  

 

 

Black Male Students of 1910

 (CHARACTERS BETWEEN THE AGES OF 21 THRU 26YRS)

Ezra- Serious student

 Henry- Inquisitve and cunning

Marcus-

Paul ‘Baby’- Youthful and innocent yet highly confident and commical.

George ‘Georgie’- Commical

 Guy

Edward ‘Eddie’

John ‘Milt’

 

Freddy Mitchell - Has disblief in he mission. A doubtful man.

 

      Peters- A go getter and soldier type.

 

 

 EXTRAS

 

3 +  Eldermen of AKN

4 + Caucasian Athletes

3 + Visiting Female Black Students from Butters U.

1 +  Sports Announcer (Caucasian)

 

20 Caucasian Extras as AAA Frat members and Klansmen

 

 

 


 

!!! NEW RELEASE !!!

 

 

American in a Sense: City in a Garden

 

( Based on a true story and actual historical accounts)

 

FBI top special Agent Khan follows the unsolved murder of a teen and discovers one of America’s greatest cover-ups! Dick the Irish mayor of the city, Lawrence ‘Law’ Malik leader of the City’s Black urban youth organizations, and Mr. G an Italian Union president and alleged mob boss are implicated as co- conspirators in murder and an illegal operation that trained American teens to be assassins. The thriller explodes when MG a teen assassin turned witness gives a report that then leads agent Khan to connect the cover- up to the U.S. military, the Freemasons, and the FBI itself! Along with those organizations; Flaco the Latino arms dealer, Merv the Jewish real estate mogul,  and Mondo the Crooked White Cop are brought in making this case a most toxic concoction pitting powerful organizations in open war! Open this book and let Chicago tell you the story of many organizations, one witness, one agent, and the journey of one people that are all American- in a sense…

 

 

 

AUTHOR AND PLAYWRIGHT MICHAEL GARDNER

 
 
New Age Scribes (NAS)
1-800-595-3023
1-773-220-8344
P.O. Box 438123
 
American in a Sense: City in a Garden
 
Mikey also known as MG is a fast up and coming member of one of many groups of teenagers in America illegally being trained to be assassins by an even larger adult secret fraternity of assassins. His wall comes tumbling down hard when he survives the murder of one of his brethren aimed at covering the operation and a trusted social worker calls in her friend Khan Chi, whom happens to be a famed top investigator for the FBI whom made a name taking down the cities organized bosses in mob and government crimes. Now thought to have broken the first code of silence and secrecy MG becomes both the hunted and the hunter while Agent Khan struggles to blow open a murder and murder plot which implicates many organizations including his own. How does a teen survive against men from the cities most powerful organizations? How does a lead agent take down the leaders of  organizations as powerful as his own? Set in the city of Chicago this murder journeys around the world to the worlds of seven characters involved in organizations that represent seven major races that began the development of Chicago and carries the heaviest influence on its political system.
 
 
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NAS Media Group 2009-2010   Workshops and Presentations

*Putting on the Play: Informational on writing and performing plays in educational and organizational institutions by Members of the publishing and playwright industry along with New Age Scribes Publishing, Inc

 

Hosted by: Michael Gardner

Author, speaker, organizer, and playwright, Michael Gardner, leads an interactive workshop involving participant role play, as well as Q&A covering both the interactive and written information about stage plays and their impact on individuals, campuses, and communities. Actors are brought in to speak with students about roles and Gardner aids them in the art of writing. Gardner also utilizes his new stage play: A Summers Run as the play to practice since it deals with school retention, articulation to college, race relations, and conflict resolution. This workshop discusses top books on the subject, mentorship, networks, and provides updated hand outs on training. (Teens and Adults; Hosting Organization Rate $300 plus travel, room, and board*negotiable*; approx. 120 minutes)

Contact:

Michael Gardner, CEO / Author

NAS Media Group, Inc

michaelgardner@naspublishing.com

773-220-8344

Website

www.naspublishing.com

 

*Book Writers Workshop  for Begginers: Informational on the process of writing essays and books in educational and organizational institutions  by Members of the publishing industry along with New Age Scribes Publishing, Inc

 

Hosted by: Michael Gardner

Author, speaker, organizer, and playwright, Michael Gardner, leads an interactive workshop involving participant role play, as well as Q&A covering both the interactive and written information about book writing. Writers are brought in to speak with students about different types of books such as novels versus short novels, thrillers, children’s books, etc. Gardner aids them in learning the process and art of writing. Gardner also utilizes his new Novel: American In a Sense, Children’s Book: Mask or Aid, or his published stage play: A Summers Run as the example to practice since they deal with school retention, articulation to college, race relations, historical data collection, and conflict resolution. This workshop discusses top books on the subject, mentorship, networks, and provides updated hand outs on training. (Teens and Adults; Hosting Organization Rate $300 plus travel, room, and board*negotiable*; approx. 120 minutes)

Contact:

Michael Gardner, CEO / Author

NAS Media Group, Inc

michaelgardner@naspublishing.com

773-220-8344

Website

www.naspublishing.com

 

*Black Greek 500: Informational on Black Greek Lettered Organizations, Free Masons, and Beyond  by Members of the Masonic and Greek Community along with New Age Scribes Publishing, Inc

 

Hosted by: Michael Gardner

Author, speaker, organizer, and member of three fraternal societies, Michael Gardner, leads an interactive workshop involving participant role play, a live panel, as well as Q&A. Covering both the hidden and written information about Black Greek Lettered Organizations and Free Masons and their impact on individuals, campuses, and communities. Gardner also discusses top books on the subject, mentorship, peer leadership, rituals, networks, and provides updated hand outs on policies of organizations. (Teens and Adults; Hosting Organization Rate $300 plus travel, room, and board*negotiable*; approx. 120 minutes)

 

Contact:

Michael Gardner, CEO / Author

NAS Media Group, Inc

michaelgardner@naspublishing.com

773-220-8344

Website

www.naspublishing.com

 

References

Sylvia Cyrus, Executive Director

Association for the Study of African American Life and History

 

 

*Conflict Resolution Interactive Programs by Ceasefire

 

Hosted by: Michael Gardner

Author, speaker, and organizer Michael Gardner leads an interactive workshop involving participant role play as well as Q&A. Covering the effectiveness of peer leadership boards as well as how to set them up in various areas to better serve the chosen community. Ceasefire provides training to teachers on ways to resolve group conflict and discusses peer leadership networks in public places, the home, and the community as well as peer-to-peer mentorship. (Teens and Adults; Hosting Organization Rate $220; approx. 90 minutes)

 

Contact:

Michael Gardner, CEO / Author

NAS Media Group, Inc

michaelgardner@naspublishing.com

773-220-8344

Website

 www.naspublishing.com

 

References

Bob Jackson, Director

Ceasefire: Roseland Chapter

 

*Hip Hop 101: Learning the Business of the Hip Hop Industry by Various Hip-Hop Industry Managers, A & R’s, Artists

 

Hosted  by: Michael Gardner

NAS Media Group CEO Michael Gardner directs an open discussion of the hip hop industry with colleagues from the music field, including artists, producers, and directors. Gardner provides hip hop history, evaluates the infusion of poetry and prose, discusses the business of hip hop, and (if allowed) leads an open mic session. (Teens and adults; Hosting Organization Rate $220; 120 minutes)

 

Contact:

Michael Gardner, CEO / Author

NAS Media Group, Inc

michaelgardner@naspublishing.com

773-220-8344

 

Website

www.naspublishing.com

 

References

Alphie “Stylistic!” Doss, CEO

Doss Media

 

 

*Entrepreneurial Activities: Creating Your Own Job  by NAS Media Group, Inc.

 

Hosted by Michael Gardner

Michael Gardner, CEO of Chicago-based New Age Scribes Media Group, examines strategies and techniques to create and/or improve entrepreneurial activities. Topics include the definition of an entrepreneur, the history of the entrepreneur, modern and grassroots methods of marketing, business models, article maintenance and preparation, and more. (Adults with a modified program for children and teens; Hosting Organization Rate $220; 120 minutes)

 

Contact:

Michael Gardner, CEO / Author

NAS Media Group, Inc

michaelgardner@naspublishing.com

773-220-8344

 

Website

www.naspublishing.com

 

Reference

Basil Muhammad, CEO

Ask Muhammad.com , Inc.

 

 

*Credit Education by Credit Builders and Various Banking Industry Representatives Hosted by: Michael Gardner

Bringing in colleagues from the financial and banking industry, Michael Gardner leads a discussion on building and improving credit. Prior to Q&A, the group discusses what credit is and how it effects people, the credit cycle, effective credit builder versus ineffective credit, repairing bad credit, and more. Post-workshop, the presenters assist the audience with free credit checks and opening up student and adult accounts courtesy of Chase. (Teens and Young Adults; Hosting Organization Rate $220; 120+ minutes)

 

Contact:

Michael Gardner, CEO / Author

NAS Media Group, Inc

michaelgardner@naspublishing.com

773-220-8344

 

Website

www.naspublishing.com

 

Reference

Lafayette Ford, Branch Manager

J.P. Morgan Chase

 

 

*Home Ownershipand Investment 101 Introductory Program by Empower 50 Investments LLC.     

 

Hosted by: Michael Gardner

Author, speaker, and organizer Michael Gardner hosts an interactive workshop with local business Empower 50, LLC involving participant role play as well as Q&A. This workshop will cover the path to homeownership and property investment in today’s economy as well as how to set up LLC’s to develop properties in various areas to better serve the chosen community. Gardner also discusses the power of property ownership and the law, the home, and the community as well as set up business mentorship. (Teens and Adults; Hosting Organization Rate $220; approx. 90 minutes)

 

Contact:

Michael Gardner, CEO / Author

NAS Media Group, Inc

michaelgardner@naspublishing.com

773-220-8344

Website

 www.naspublishing.com

 

References

Owen Pittman, CEO

Empower 50 Investments, LLC

 

 

*HighSchool and College Success by Instructor Brandi McGhee    

 

Hosted by: Michael Gardner

Author, speaker, and organizer and M.A. Candidate in Educational Leadership, Michael Gardner hosts an interactive workshop with Brandi McGhee College Success Instructor/Coach for involving participant role play as well as Q&A. Covering the funding searches for college, retention methods for high school and college students, testimonies of College graduates from the worse urban areas, effective test taking strategies, raising and maintaining G.P.A. calculations, and more as well as setting up college success support teams and mentorship. (Teens and Adults; Hosting Organization Rate $220; approx. 90 minutes)

 

Contact:

Michael Gardner, CEO / Author

NAS Media Group, Inc

michaelgardner@naspublishing.com

773-220-8344

Website

 www.naspublishing.com

 

References

Brandi McGhee

International Academy of Design Technology