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DNAWORKS @dnaworksarts.bsky.social · 11d

“When we speak we are afraid our words will not be heard nor welcomed but when we are silent we are still afraid… So it is better to speak…" — Audre Lorde, “A Litany for Survival” #audrelorde #alitanyforsurvival #quotes #dialogue #healing

DNAWORKS @dnaworksarts.bsky.social · 22d

“Slow life, slow art.” If you missed Daniel Banks’ DEVISING FOR COMMUNITY CONNECTION workshop at La MaMa’s Stages of Change, here is your chance to join the circle. Experience the power of story, listening, and belonging. Watch the full session: howlround.com/happenings/t... #watchitnow

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DNAWORKS @dnaworksarts.bsky.social · 25d

Read it now! DNAWORKS Digest: Community Collaboration & Exciting Updates #newsletter #digest #communitycollaboration preview.mailerlite.io/emails/webvi...

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DNAWORKS @dnaworksarts.bsky.social · Oct 3

Happening tomorrow! HAMAPAH/THE MAP at Reel Q Pgh LGBTQ Film Fest - Sat, Oct 4 | 5–6:30 PM @ Row House Cinema. Storycircle + panel w/ Daniel Banks & Laura Bustillos Jáquez, then reception at Bierport. PWYC tix: reelq.eventive.org/schedule/68c...

DNAWORKS @dnaworksarts.bsky.social · Sep 30

"At any moment, you have a choice, that either leads you closer to your spirit or further away from it." - Thich Nhat Hanh #quote #dialogue #healing

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DNAWORKS @dnaworksarts.bsky.social · Sep 25

HAMAPAH/THE MAP – A genealogical dance-journey at Reel Q Pgh LGBTQ Film Fest! Sat, Oct 4 | 5–6:30 PM at Row House Cinema, Pittsburgh. Storycircle w/ Daniel Banks + panel w/ Daniel & Laura Bustillos Jáquez. Reception at Bierport. Tickets are Pay What You Can: reelq.eventive.org/schedule/68c...

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DNAWORKS @dnaworksarts.bsky.social · Aug 30

Read it now! DNAWORKS Digest: A World Premiere, Co-Curator Spotlight, Making Art at MacDowell, & Your Chance to Support WE THE MESSIAH! #newsletter #digest preview.mailerlite.io/emails/webvi...

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DNAWORKS @dnaworksarts.bsky.social · Aug 28

Stages of Change | Oct 10-13, 2025 | La MaMa ETC NYC
Explore 6 theatre-based methods to spark empathy & change. Work with DNAWORKS Co-Founder Daniel Banks, Michael Rohd, Hannah Fox & more. Facilitated by Todd London and David J Diamond. Space is limited! Tickets here: www.lamama.org/stages-of-ch...

Stages of Change: Theater Practices for Healing and Engagement - October 10-13

What can I do NOW? Some of the world’s most renowned practitioners of methodologies for community engagement, healing and addressing conflict will share their methods with you.

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DNAWORKS @dnaworksarts.bsky.social · Aug 19

Art can heal, unite, and transform. WE THE MESSIAH is more than a performance; it’s a movement of justice, joy, and community. Your tax-deductible donation helps bring this Hip Hop remix of Handel’s MESSIAH to life. Donate today: dnaworks.networkforgood.com/projects/253...

Fundraising for Justice and Joy

DNAWORKS is developing WE THE MESSIAH, a Hip Hop remix of Handel’s Messiah, by Darian Dauchan. Support a Journey of Justice, Joy, and Transformation DNAWORKS is developing WE THE MESSIAH, a Hip Hop re...

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DNAWORKS @dnaworksarts.bsky.social · Aug 8

"We have to create spaces for people to fall in love with one another" - Yavilah McCoy #quote #dialogue #healing

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DNAWORKS @dnaworksarts.bsky.social · Jul 31

We're so excited to announce that THE SECRET SHARER is coming to Arts Emerson on April 24, 2026, at the Emerson Paramount Center in Boston! Tickets for the show just went live via Season Packages here: artsemerson.org/packages-offers/packages/. We can’t wait to see you at the theater soon!

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DNAWORKS @dnaworksarts.bsky.social · Jul 15

Thank you, Chautauqua Theater Company, for an amazing run of THE REAL JAMES BOND…WAS DOMINICAN! We’re deeply grateful to the audiences who showed up with curiosity, openness, and heart! You made it magic. #RJB #RepresentationMatters

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DNAWORKS @dnaworksarts.bsky.social · Jul 1

The June DNAWORKS Digest is here! Inside, you’ll find more about Fundraising for Justice & Joy, a NEFA Grant, and a Co-Curator Spotlight. Read more here: preview.mailerlite.io/preview/1112... #newsletter #digest

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DNAWORKS @dnaworksarts.bsky.social · Jun 24

We’re raising $28k for WE THE MESSIAH — a bold Hip Hop remix of Handel’s Messiah by Darian Dauchan, blending beatboxing, strings & interfaith storytelling.
Support justice, joy & community-rooted art: dnaworks.networkforgood.com/projects/253...
#WeTheMessiah #JusticeAndJoy

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DNAWORKS @dnaworksarts.bsky.social · Jun 18

We’re excited to share that DNAWORKS has received a NEFA National Theater Project Creation & Touring Award for our new production THE SECRET SHARER! Honored to be among 11 first-time awardees. Huge thanks to NEFA & congrats to all! #DNAWORKS #NEFA #TheSecretSharer

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DNAWORKS @dnaworksarts.bsky.social · Jun 13

Coming next month! THE REAL JAMES BOND…WAS DOMINICAN hits Chautauqua Theater July 1-6! Don’t miss this solo show written and performed by Christopher Rivas, directed by Daniel Banks, with live percussion by Jonathan Gomez. Get your tickets now: www.chq.org/chautauqua-t... #RJB

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DNAWORKS @dnaworksarts.bsky.social · Jun 6

“The struggle of [humanity] against power is the struggle of memory against forgetting.”
— Milan Kundera

At DNAWORKS, we believe in the power of memory, of holding space for truth, history, and collective healing. Let us remember. Let us speak. Let us create.

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DNAWORKS @dnaworksarts.bsky.social · May 29

The May DNAWORKS Digest is here! Catch news on our upcoming World Premiere, meet a featured Co-Curator, and see what’s new in our creative community. Read it here: preview.mailerlite.io/preview/1112...

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DNAWORKS @dnaworksarts.bsky.social · May 27

Co-Curator Spotlight — Meet Troy Lambert, DNAWORKS Co-Curator (Visual Comms), based in NYC! A brilliant artist-educator, Troy’s work appears in indie films + THE QUEEN’S ENGLISH. He helps shape our visual storytelling. Follow Troy to stay connected with his creative journey!

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DNAWORKS @dnaworksarts.bsky.social · May 19

Co-Curator Spotlight — Meet Parag S. Gohel, Pittsburgh-based DNAWORKS Co-Curator with 15+ yrs in devised theatre & sound design. A TCG Rising Leader of Color, Parag uplifts joyful, equity-driven art. Follow him and connect via LinkedIn!

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DNAWORKS @dnaworksarts.bsky.social · May 14

Co-Curator Spotlight — Meet Morgan Overton, Pittsburgh-based DNAWORKS Co-Curator blending art, healing, & liberation. With a background in social work & politics, her work reflects deep purpose. Follow Morgan and explore more: MorganOvertonArt.com

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DNAWORKS @dnaworksarts.bsky.social · Apr 30

The April DNAWORKS Digest is here: The Mellon Foundation, Daniel’s artist honors, & catch RJB in NY! Read it now: preview.mailerlite.io/emails/webvi... @seemasue.bsky.social #newsletter #digest

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DNAWORKS @dnaworksarts.bsky.social · Apr 29

Exciting news! DNAWORKS has received a $300,000.00 multi-year grant from the Mellon Foundation to fund leadership transition, capacity building, & our next chapter—including Seema Sueko-Low’s future role as Managing Co-Curator. www.dnaworks.org/press-releas... @seemasue.bsky.social #mellonfoundation

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DNAWORKS @dnaworksarts.bsky.social · Apr 22

Big congrats to DNAWORKS Co-Founder Daniel Banks, who will be inducted into the 2025 Class of the College of Fellows of the American Theatre on Sunday, April 27, at Arena Stage in Washington, D.C.! Honored among leaders shaping the future of American Theatre. #theatre #collegeoffellows #congrats

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DNAWORKS @dnaworksarts.bsky.social · Apr 17

Don’t miss THE REAL JAMES BOND…WAS DOMINICAN at Chautauqua Theater this July! A bold, funny, and heartfelt story exploring identity, legacy & code-switching. Rooted in the true story behind the real 007. Tickets on sale now at www.chq.org/chautauqua-t... July 1-6 | Chautauqua, NY.

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