Telling a grossly understated portion of American history, this is a story of strength, endurance, and patience. The black nurses that served during WWII finally get to tell their story, their way, in this action packed stage performance of the original script, “A Need Fulfilled.”
Telling a grossly understated portion of American history, this is a story of strength, endurance, and patience. The black nurses that served during WWII finally get to tell their story, their way, in this action packed stage performance of the original script, “A Need Fulfilled.”
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Our predominantly black cast is spearheaded by a poignant team of black women, both on stage and off. Our cast and crew include members of the black, immigrant, and LGBTQIA+ communities.About The Project
The story of the 600 brave black women who fought for the right to serve their country as nurses in World War II comes alive on the stage in A Need Fulfilled, a new musical drama from the pages of history. The show tells the story of the black nurses of WWII and, alongside it, the story of many black soldiers from throughout American history. Working with the real letters, pictures, and stories from the women who served, acclaimed playwright and NCCU Theatre Professor Arthur M. Reese has put together a stage play that will set the record straight to a lively period-inspired soundtrack.
The story begins with the nurses crossing the Atlantic, landing in Africa, and facing the racism and adversity of their allies as well as the bombs and bullets of the enemy. The show then follows them into the jungles of Burma and the return to the homefront, where romance and danger fall hand in hand.Throughout the show the audience gets to witness some of the conflicts, both internal and otherwise, that faces these pironeering characters.
Music direction by world-class performer and NCCU Professor Roberta Laws brings the stories to life with classic period hits and show-stopping original arrangements. And after facing Bermess tigers, Japanese soldiers, as well as American and German discrimination, the women of A Need Fulfilled prove to the audience that nothing is impossible with perserverence and follwing your heart.
The next step in telling the story of A Need Fulfilled is in film. The cast and crew of this production will be going to the Bronx, New York the first week of July to record two live performances for television. The funds that are raised during this campaign will be used for the transportation, loudging and production costs to make this endeavor possible.
Incentives
$10
Never Stop Follower
A thank you note listed at our website neverstopprod.com.
$25
Never Stop Fan
All incentives listed above PLUS
Access to Behind the Scenes content including:
Cast and crew photo gallery and exclusive updates throughout the Bronx tour.
$50
Never Stop Friend
All incentives listed above PLUS:
Digital recording of the cast's rendition of "Battle Hymn of the Republic"
$75
Never Stop Family
All incentives listed above PLUS:
Digital postcards from the live productions
$120
Never Stop Fulfiller
All incenties listed above PLUS:
Digital recording of the cast's rendition of "Battle Hymn of the Republic" "This Little Light of Mine" and "I Shall Not be Moved."
$300
Never Stop Fantasy
All the above incentives PLUS:
Invitation (+1) to a private dress rehearsal run of show in Durham NC.*
*Invitees are responsible for travel and lodging
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$10
Never Stop Follower
A thank you note listed at our website neverstopprod.com.
$25
Never Stop Fan
All incentives listed above PLUS
Access to Behind the Scenes content including:
Cast and crew photo gallery and exclusive updates throughout the Bronx tour.
$50
Never Stop Friend
All incentives listed above PLUS:
Digital recording of the cast's rendition of "Battle Hymn of the Republic"
$75
Never Stop Family
All incentives listed above PLUS:
Digital postcards from the live productions
$120
Never Stop Fulfiller
All incenties listed above PLUS:
Digital recording of the cast's rendition of "Battle Hymn of the Republic" "This Little Light of Mine" and "I Shall Not be Moved."
$300
Never Stop Fantasy
All the above incentives PLUS:
Invitation (+1) to a private dress rehearsal run of show in Durham NC.*
*Invitees are responsible for travel and lodging
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About This Team
Some of the most important stories are the stories handed down around the kitchen table. And these stories deserve to be heard by as many people as possible. We believe in our students as the story tellers.
Never Stop Productions, Inc., a dedicated team of veterans and artists, brings minority-focused theater and films to life in Durham, NC. Our goal is to tell stories that might not make the front page. Our partnership with North Carolina Central University allows us to help their mission to teach theater production from different perspectives, while our diverse backgrounds bring new perspectives to life.
OUR MISSION
We work with local community members and students around Durham, NC, to tell the stories that have been lost to history. We believe that hands on learning is critical to student development, and that community involvement is critical to building a successful theater program.Our goals are:
1) To develop students' theater skills, including performance and technical skills
2) To produce stage plays and video performances of hidden histories
3) To involve the community through fundraising and live performances
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