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Paprika Festival at Native Earth Performing Arts

Dates: 5/1/2025 - 5/31/2025

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The Paprika Festival is set to return in May 2025 at Aki Studio, celebrating its 24th annual event in collaboration with Native Earth Performing Arts. This festival offers a dynamic week of showcases, workshops, and community gatherings that highlight the work of emerging artists. Participants benefit from paid opportunities and mentorship, fostering their artistic development and professional skills. The festival serves as a platform for young creators to present new works and connect with the broader arts community.

Cast and Creative team for Paprika Festival at Native Earth Performing Arts

Cast

Barbara Kaneratonni Diabo

What We Carry


Caleigh Crow

There is Violence and There is Righteous Violence and There is Death or, The Born-Again Crow


Syreeta Hector

Black Ballerina


Ensemble

2-Spirit Cabaret


Creative Team

Yago Mesquita

Producer


Stephanie Fung

Assistant Producer


Caleigh Crow

Playwright


Jessica Carmichael

Director


Barbara Kaneratonni Diabo

Concept, choreographer, and performer


Seika Boye

Movement Dramaturg


Dedra McDermott

Rehearsal Director/ Movement Dramaturg


Helin Gungoren

Production/Lighting


Noah Feaver

Production/Lighting


Elissa Horscroft

Set Design


Tristan Goethel

Set Design


Mary Spyrakis

Set Design


Germaine Liu

Sound Design


Mark Zurawinski

Sound Design


Kleanthi Markakis

Costume Alterations


J. Adam Brown

Outside Eye/ Film Editor


Irma Villafuerte

Program Director


Monique Mojica

Mentor


Violeta Luna

Mentor


Montana Summers

Emerging Artist


Jessica Zepeda

Emerging Artist




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