Jeannine Otis
Birth Place: Detroit, Michigan
Latest News on Jeannine Otis:
In-The-Bowery's to Host Good Friday Blues Service This Month (Mar 23, 2024)
Riverside Opera Company Will Perform ROC BLACK VOICES This Weekend (Feb 19, 2024)
The Cathedral Of St. John The Divine Celebrates The Feast Of Blessed Absalom Jones, February 3 (Jan 30, 2024)
In-The-Bowery's to Host Good Friday Blues Service This Month (Mar 23, 2024)
Riverside Opera Company Will Perform ROC BLACK VOICES This Weekend (Feb 19, 2024)
The Cathedral Of St. John The Divine Celebrates The Feast Of Blessed Absalom Jones, February 3 (Jan 30, 2024)
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Jeannine Otis ( Jahneen) (Wellesley College BA with honors, Emerson College MA with honors teaching Fellow) continues to enjoy a successful and eclectic career .Her jazz roots spring from her family history including the late Adrienne Otis, Elaine Jones, Thad Jones, and Hank Jones have all served as a source of inspiration in her work. She has worked for many years as an educational consultant for arts programming including: the Department of Cultural Affairs, The Staten Island Museum, SUNDOG Theater, ENACT, The Creative Arts Team at NYU, Marymount College, The Universal Temple of the Arts, Music for Many, Arts Horizons, in Japan and Austria and it continues. Jeannine was the Artistic Director for Safari East Cultural Productions for two decades. They performed and led educational workshops and programs in many places including: Lincoln Center Just for Kids Series, The Jazz Foundation, The CAPS (Creative Achievement Program in the Schools), a citywide program sponsored by the UNITED WAY, workshops in London with the Jiving Lindy Hoppers of London, and many more.
As a performer Jeannine/Jahneen has been featured on many recordings as well as onstage. Her jazz recordings as a featured artist include being featured on REED SEED( a # 1 Billboard Jazz-Chart Hit) with the late Grover Washington, INTO MY HEART released in 2020 and MAGIC SONG with Finnish Composer Laureate, Heikki Sarmanto and the Helsinki Philharmonic ( Also re-released as JEANNINE OTIS and THE STRINGS OF THE HELSINKI PHILHARMONIC). These recordings are being enjoyed by listeners which all over the world . As a performer she as hailed by New York Times critic Anthony Tomassini as a ‘showstopper ‘ for her performance in THE CRADLE WILL ROCK . She has been involved in Theater for Change for decades and has worked in many settings including work with Elizabeth Swados, Eve Ensler James Lescene , Elliot Goldenthal and Julie Taymor,. She was a co-director for Freedom Train for Tony winning Theatreworks USA for 18 years. FREEDOM TRAIN travelled the country and was performed ]at TOWN HALL, the FOX Theater in ATLANTA, and The Grand Ole Opry. She also works on performance events with the Rural and Migrant Ministries Outreach for the Episcopal Church. She recently directed the successful touring production of ‘ A NEW YORK LAMENTATION’ by Rev Chuck Kramer about slavery in NY and it’s relationship to the history of the Episcopal Church This project was sponsored by the Reparations Committee of the Episcopal Church. Jeannine was awarded the Bishop’s Cross from the Episcopal Diocese of New York City for her work using the performing arts as a tool for social outreach.
Recently Jeannine was awarded a CITY ARTIST CORP Grant to present LIVING WITH HOPE, a collection of original poetry based by writers over 50 . The piece was written as part of a workshop sponsored by Staten Island Arts in July of 2021, She is the recipient of many awards including a LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD from the City Council of New York, a ‘Willie’ Award for her work with the Staten Island Shakespeare Theater on the production of DOUBT , awards for her extensive work as a music director/outreach coordinator at Saint Marks Church in-the Bowery, the William A. Morris Humanitarian Award from the NAACP, and recognition from the Wellelsey Alumnae Association. Her book, ‘ little book “the Gathering: words from an Urban Community has been presented as a contemporary classical piece entitled WHO AM I that uses spoken word pieces as the inspiration. The piece has been performed in Houston, Texas, at The La Ma Ma Theatre and at the National Portrait Gallery at the Smithsonian 8/18/2019 and features celebrated performer Anthony Turner. Her piece that celebrates THREE KINGS written with the Elizabeth Swados mentor/friend and Lois Bohevesky, Hudson Vagabond Puppet Company, has been presented in various settings for many years to celebrate the holiday As a part of this performance food and gifts are distributed to the families living in Homeless Shelters who are the primary audience.
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In-The-Bowery's to Host Good Friday Blues Service This Month
Staying true to its long history and commitment to justice and mercy through worship and the arts, poetry, dance, and historic preservation, St. Mark's Church In-The-Bowery, the Rev Anne Marie Witchger, Priest in Charge will host its annual Good Friday Blues on Friday, March 29th noon to 3:00 p.m.
Riverside Opera Company Will Perform ROC BLACK VOICES This Weekend
Celebrating Black History Month, the Riverside Opera Company's live performance of ROC Black Voices will feature Black musicians and vocalists who have performed around the globe.
The Cathedral Of St. John The Divine Celebrates The Feast Of Blessed Absalom Jones, February 3
The Cathedral of St. John the Divine will celebrate the Feast of Blessed Absalom Jones, first Black priest in the Episcopal Church, on Saturday, February 3 at 10:30 AM at 1047 Amsterdam Avenue (at 112th Street).
The Cathedral Of St. John The Divine Will Celebrates The Feast Of Blessed Absalom Jones in February
Jazz luminaries celebrate the Feast of Blessed Absalom Jones at The Cathedral of St. John the Divine on Saturday, February 3, 2024. Find out more about this event here!
Riverside Opera Company Presents BLACK VOICES Free Concert at Conference House Park
Riverside Opera Company's free performance of ROC Black Voices, honoring African-American Music with performances of Broadway, Jazz and spiritual tunes, is Saturday, July 15, 3 p.m.- 4 p.m. at Conference House Park, 7455 Hylan Blvd, Staten Island, NY 10307. Concertgoers are encouraged to bring lawn chairs.
Riverside Opera Company Presents Black Voices a Free Concert at Conference House Park, June 24
Riverside Opera Company's free performance of ROC Black Voices, honoring African-American Music Appreciation Month, is Saturday, June 24, 4;30p.m. to 5:45 p.m. at Conference House Park.
Riverside Opera Company Presents BLACK VOICES A Free Concert At Conference House Park Sunday, June 11
Riverside Opera Company, free performance of ROC Black Voices is Sunday, June 11 at Conference House Park.
LOVE IN BLOOM to be Presented at Universal temple of the Arts This Month
This year Universal Temple of the Arts is inviting theater lovers of all ages to enjoy the musical production, Love In Bloom, indoors at a brand new location on Sunday, June 25, 2023 at 7:00 pm at the Wagner College Theatre.
People of All Faiths Welcome to St. Mark's Church In-The-Bowery's GOOD FRIDAY BLUES Service
Staying true to its long history and commitment to justice and mercy through worship and the arts, poetry, dance, and historic preservation, St. Mark’s Church In-The-Bowery has announced plans for its annual Good Friday Blues on Friday, April 7th noon to 3:00 p.m.
Tribecarts Presents BLACK VOICES, A Concert In Celebration Of Black History Month
Celebrating Black History Month, Tribecarts presents a performance of Black Voices, features Black musicians and vocalists who have performed around the globe. Tribecarts Black Voices is Sunday, February 26th at 3pm at St. Mark's Church, Manhattan. Admission is a $15 suggested donation at the door and free for students and children.
Riverside Opera Company to Present BLACK VOICES, a Musical Celebration of Black History Month
Celebrating Black History Month and their 27th anniversary the Riverside Opera Company, the performance of ROC Black Voices, features Black musicians and vocalists who have performed around the globe. ROC Black Voices is Friday, February 24th at 7pm at the Brighton Heights Reformed Church in St. George, Staten Island.
Wagner College To Host Ceremony And Staged Reading of 2022 Stanley Award-Winner, MARILYN, MOM, AND ME
Wagner College Theatre has announced that the winner of the 2022 Stanley Drama Award is Luke Yankee for his play Marilyn, Mom and Me.
Photos: Billy Stritch, Marilyn Maye, Klea Blackhurst & More Come Out to Celebrate Tin Pan Alley Day
On Saturday, the Tin Pan Alley American Popular Music Project in collaboration with the Flatiron 23rd Street Partnership presented a free, outdoor public concert at the Flatiron North Plaza featuring more than two dozen leading performers of Tin Pan Alley music and the Great American Songbook.
Sundog Theatre And ABNY Partner For TOGETHER WE ARE NEW YORK, Kicking Off Sundog Theatre's 20th Anniversary
Staten Island, NY. Association for a Better New York (ABNY) has asked Sundog Theatre to collaborate on its 'Together We Are New York' campaign that celebrates the diversity of being a New Yorker. ABNY chose one organization in all five NYC boroughs, tasking each to put together a campaign conceived by community leaders and local artists.
BWW Interview: Sue Matsuki of WINTER RHYTHMS at Urban Stages
Six online concerts will replace 20 show in person... but you know with Urban Stages involved, the shows will be good.
Urban Stages Announces 12th Annual WINTER RHYTHMS
Urban Stages has announced its 12th annual awarding-winning cabaret series, Winter Rhythms, streaming online between November 30th through December 18th and benefiting Urban Stages' Outreach, Arts in Education programs.
Ballet Hispanico's Gabriela Estrada To Present MOURNING LOSS/CELEBRATING SURVIVAL
Gabriela Estrada will present the solo 'Not a Single Carmen More!,' (Ni Una Carmen Mas!), danced by Ivanka Figueroa as part of a performance entitled 'Mourning Loss/Celebrating Survival,' on October 5, named a Day of Action Against Domestic Violence.
Universal Temple Of The Arts Presents STATEN ISLAND JAZZ FESTIVAL 32
Experience Staten Island's longest-running jazz festival hosted by Sheila Anderson, author and on-air personality, WBGO, 88.3 FM on October 20, 2019. Staten Island JAZZ Festival 32 tickets are on sale now at: https://www1.ticketmaster.com/event/00005702AD92461B
Duke Ellington Performance Series Continues With SACRED CONCERT
The Sacred Sunday Band and Gospel Choir led by Musical Director Anthony Evans will perform Sacred Sunday, The Gospel According to Ellington in the second of a monthly performance series celebrating the music of the jazz great Duke Ellington on Sunday, September 1 at Birdland Jazz Club, 315 West 44th Street, NYC. Joining them are guest vocalist Jeannine Otis and tap dancer DeWitt Fleming. Doors open at 5pm; performance at 5:30pm.
Duke Ellington Performance Series Continues with SACRED CONCERT
The Sacred Sunday Band and Gospel Choir led by Musical Director Anthony Evans will perform Sacred Sunday, The Gospel According to Ellington in the second of a monthly performance series celebrating the music of the jazz great Duke Ellington on Sunday, September 1 at Birdland Jazz Club, 315 West 44th Street, NYC. Joining them are guest vocalist Jeannine Otis and tap dancer DeWitt Fleming. Doors open at 5pm; performance at 5:30pm.
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