STEP KIDS - Proof of Concept Video
New York City, New York | Film Short
Music
Help us create the proof of concept video for Step Kids: The Musical. Step culture is a vibrant expression of Black identity, tradition, and pride. With your support, Black theatermakers can bring this story to life on stage—told in our voices, in our way.
STEP KIDS - Proof of Concept Video
New York City, New York | Film Short
Music
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Help us create the proof of concept video for Step Kids: The Musical. Step culture is a vibrant expression of Black identity, tradition, and pride. With your support, Black theatermakers can bring this story to life on stage—told in our voices, in our way.
About The Project
- The Story
- Wishlist
- Updates
- The Team
- Community
Mission Statement
The Story
Step Kids is more than a musical—it's a movement. Our mission is to bring to life a powerful, hip hop-infused story that celebrates the resilience, creativity, and community of Black youth through the rich tradition of step dance. Rooted in African heritage and shaped by generations—from the plantations to HBCUs—step is more than rhythm; it's history, identity, and power.
We are currently raising funds to produce a proof of concept video for Step Kids, a dynamic new hip-hop musical that follows a group of seemingly unconnected students who find unity, purpose, and pride through the art of step. This video will serve as a vital first step in bringing the full production to life and sharing the legacy of step with a wider audience.
Your support helps amplify Black voices, preserve cultural history, and inspire a new generation of artists and audiences alike.
Step is Black history. Step is our story. Step into it with us.
Help us create the proof of concept video for Step Kids: The Musical—a powerful new hip-hop musical that celebrates the legacy of step dance and Black culture. Centered on a group of seemingly unconnected students who find unity through their school’s competitive step team, Step Kids honors the deep roots of step from Africa, through the plantations, to HBCUs.
We're not just making something new—we're building it with Broadway talent at the top of their game!
Tyrone L. Robinson – Book, Lyrics & Music
Seen on Broadway in Pirates! The Penzance Musical (Tony Award nominated), Swept Away, and Disney's Frozen. Tyrone brings a triple threat of storytelling, music, and vision to this project. His work infuses this story with heart and humanity.
Postell Pringle – Additional Lyrics & Music
A Broadway alum (A Free Man of Color) and hip-hop innovator, Postell bridges the gap between genres—bringing bold, genre-bending music that moves the soul.
James Alonzo White – Choreography
With a portfolio spanning Broadway and national tours, James brings choreographic fire—transforming each moment into visual poetry through movement.
Rashidra Scott – Voice of God
Currently starring in Sunset Boulevard on Broadway, Rashidra's voice brings gravitas and grace. You’ve heard her in Ain’t Too Proud, Beautiful, and Sister Act. Now, she’s the divine voice guiding our journey.
Wishlist
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The Cast
Costs $2,500
Supporting our budget means supporting the artists involved! Help us raise the funds to compensate the talent involved!
Shoot Location
Costs $1,000
Supporting our budget means helping us cover the costs of our shoot location! Help us raise the funds to secure our venue!
Makeup Team
Costs $500
Supporting our budget means helping us pay our wonderful makeup artists. Help us meet our goal and help make the magic happen!
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About This Team
Executive Producer/Director: Tyrone L. Robinson
Book, Music, Lyrics: Tyrone L. Robinson & Postell Pringle
Producers: Dolores Pereira & Ty-Gabriel Jones
Choreographer: James Alonzo White
TYRONE L. ROBINSON
Tyrone L. Robinson (Step Kids Concept, Book, Music & Lyrics) is an ASCAP Frederick Loewe Award winning writer, stage and film director, and Broadway/TV actor.
His writing works include Show Way the musical at The Kennedy Center (with Jacqueline Woodson), Strong Inside for Nashville Children's Theatre (adapted from the New York Times best selling book Strong Inside by Andrew Maraniss), and Catching the Moon: The Story of a Young Girl’s Baseball Dream at Children's Theatre of Charlotte (with Nichole Jackson, adapted from the award winning book by Crystal Hubbard). Tyrone worked with writing teams at The Daily Show and The Colbert Report as part of Chris Rock's Comedy Central Writer's Program and he has had additional writing commissions with TheatreWorks USA and First Stage Milwaukee (Amplify Series).
As Director: Sharaoke (musical feature film), Un{H}armed, a short film inspired by the 2018 shooting death of Stephon Clark. Un{H}armed was an official selection of film festivals nationwide, including the Hudson Shorts Film Festival, New York Short Film Festival, Big Muddy Film Festival, Harlem International Film Festival, Atlanta Shortsfest, and RKDS Film Festival, to name a few. Tyrone's stage directing credits include: Douglas Lyons’ Chicken & Biscuits (Bristol Riverside Theatre – Bristol, PA), pay no worship by franscisca da silveira (InterAct Theatre Company – Philadelphia), Harrison David Rivers’ This Bitter Earth (InterAct Theatre Company – Philadelphia), the new musical Letters From May by Kara Cutruzzula and Kristoffer Bjarke (2022 Theatre Now Sound Bites Festival of new musicals – New York City), both the New York and touring productions of Owen and Mzee by Michelle Elliot and Daniel Larsen (Theatre Row – New York City), and readings of the comedy White Ally by Douglas Williams (Bristol Riverside Theatre – Bristol, PA) and the new musical Marathon by Kara Cutruzzula and Kristoffer Bjarke (starring Liz Calloway, Thom Sesma, and Leanna Rae Concepcion) at Open Jar Studios in New York City.
Tyrone is also a Broadway/TV actor. Currently, he's appearing on Broadway in the Tony nominated musical Pirates! The Penzance Musical (Roundabout Theatre). Previous stage credits include Broadway: Swept Away, Disney's Frozen. Broadway Tours: The Book of Mormon and The Lion King (Mufasa Cover). TV: "New Amsterdam" (Recurring), "The Blacklist", "Dear Edward", "Lovecraft Country" (HBO), "FBI: Most Wanted" and "Law & Order: SVU".
Tyrone founded blacktyashows.com, is a proud graduate of a HBCU (North Carolina A&T State University), frequent volunteer with both Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS and Broadway Serves. He earned a M.F.A. degree from NYU Tisch School of the Arts.
IG: @tyronelrobinson
IG: @blacktyashows
POSTELL PRINGLE [aka POS]
Postell Pringle [aka POS] is a multi disciplined theater artist, playwright, beatmaker/composer, emcee, actor and (sometimes) director, who lives and works in Bed-Stuy, Brooklyn.
PLAYWRITING & COMPOSING – As part of Q Brothers Collective - the world renowned award-winning company who fuse myriad styles of hip hop music and storytelling - he's adapted literary classics to original, new musicals for nearly two decades. Q Brothers Collective has toured the globe, performing on stages from Australia and New Zealand to South Korea and throughout Europe. He's co-created, written and developed many productions, including Q Brothers Christmas Carol, Othello: The Remix, Funk It Up, ms. estrada, Rome Sweet Rome, Long Way Home (for United Voices Chicago) and several others. [qbrothersofficial.com]. He was selected as an Artist-In-Residence at The Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM) in 2023. He won a grant from the NYCity Artist Corp in 2021. Pos composed the score for the TYA classic Last Stop on Market Street (FIrst Stage, Rose Theater). With his partners Tyrone L. Robinson & Dolores Avery, he co-created (lyrics & music) the TYA musical STEP KIDS. Their song ‘Arms Legs’ was chosen as a finalist in the 2025 TYA/USA National Festival & Conference Song Slam. In fall 2024, he Rap Music Directed and wrote new and additional lyrics for the production of Will Power’s The Seven at Julliard.
ACTING – B’way: Good Night, Oscar ; A Free Man of Color. Off B’way: Othello:The Remix (Westside); The Misanthrope, pen/man/ship, Tartuffe (Moliere In The Park); The Urban Retreat (The Public); The Seven (NYTW); Song for New York (Mabou Mines), amongst others. Regional: Two Trains Running, Hot Wing King (Hartford Stage), OUR DAUGHTERS, LIKE PILLARS (Huntington), The Matchmaker (Goodman), Broke-ology (KC Rep); The Seven (La Jolla) and more. TV: Rescue Me (FX), L&O, L&O: CI (NBC) and many more.
Soc Media:
@posLuv (IG)
@posLuv (X)
@postellpringle (FB/Meta)
posluv.com (website)
DOLORES AVERY PEREIRA
Dolores Avery Pereira is a Creator, Producer and Artivist of Black and Puerto Rican descent, fondly referring to herself as Afro Boríquenia. She is based out of Harlem NY and is currently working in the Legal Cannabis market diligently working on bridging consumption and theater in an effort to destigmatize and celebrate cannabis and what it means for Black and Brown communities.
A graduate of Syracuse University’s School of Visual and Performing arts, she furthered her training at Maggie Flanigan Studio in NYC. Dolores is passionate about using theater and theatrical experiences as a social justice tool and community builder, specifically focused on communities of the Global Majority. Dolores has worked as a facilitator at A.R.T NY, leading Sexual Harassment Provention Trainings for Theater Makers across New York City and she acted as Co-Chair of Culture and Accountability for The Fled Collective.
Producerial Credits Include: Radio Fled Podcast (Host/Creator), Step Kids (a new hip-hop musical) at The Flea Theater, Genetic Memory: A Journey with The Ancestors (Immersive Reading), and 48hrs in El Bronx (Associate Producer).
JAMES ALONZO WHITE
James Alonzo White is a North Carolina native, who received his Master of Arts in Dance Education at New York University. With a strong background in Street Jazz, Hip-Hop, Modern, Contemporary and Commercial Dance. Currently, he is a teaching faculty member at Broadway Dance Center, Brickhouse NYC and Peridance Capezio Center.
James’ choreography credits include: Sesame Street, Mad Apple - Cirque Du Soleil, Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, Disney Cruise line, Norwegian Cruises, MSC Cruises, Footloose, Dream Girls, Beautiful: The Carole King Musical, the Knicks City Dancers, Chloe Flower, Miss Madeline, and Alex Mali.
James Alonzo White
Instructor. Dancer. Photographer.
@_jamesalonzo | @whytefoto
Incentives
- The Story
- Wishlist
- Updates
- The Team
- Community
Mission Statement
The Story
Step Kids is more than a musical—it's a movement. Our mission is to bring to life a powerful, hip hop-infused story that celebrates the resilience, creativity, and community of Black youth through the rich tradition of step dance. Rooted in African heritage and shaped by generations—from the plantations to HBCUs—step is more than rhythm; it's history, identity, and power.
We are currently raising funds to produce a proof of concept video for Step Kids, a dynamic new hip-hop musical that follows a group of seemingly unconnected students who find unity, purpose, and pride through the art of step. This video will serve as a vital first step in bringing the full production to life and sharing the legacy of step with a wider audience.
Your support helps amplify Black voices, preserve cultural history, and inspire a new generation of artists and audiences alike.
Step is Black history. Step is our story. Step into it with us.
Help us create the proof of concept video for Step Kids: The Musical—a powerful new hip-hop musical that celebrates the legacy of step dance and Black culture. Centered on a group of seemingly unconnected students who find unity through their school’s competitive step team, Step Kids honors the deep roots of step from Africa, through the plantations, to HBCUs.
We're not just making something new—we're building it with Broadway talent at the top of their game!
Tyrone L. Robinson – Book, Lyrics & Music
Seen on Broadway in Pirates! The Penzance Musical (Tony Award nominated), Swept Away, and Disney's Frozen. Tyrone brings a triple threat of storytelling, music, and vision to this project. His work infuses this story with heart and humanity.
Postell Pringle – Additional Lyrics & Music
A Broadway alum (A Free Man of Color) and hip-hop innovator, Postell bridges the gap between genres—bringing bold, genre-bending music that moves the soul.
James Alonzo White – Choreography
With a portfolio spanning Broadway and national tours, James brings choreographic fire—transforming each moment into visual poetry through movement.
Rashidra Scott – Voice of God
Currently starring in Sunset Boulevard on Broadway, Rashidra's voice brings gravitas and grace. You’ve heard her in Ain’t Too Proud, Beautiful, and Sister Act. Now, she’s the divine voice guiding our journey.
Wishlist
Use the WishList to Pledge cash and Loan items - or - Make a pledge by selecting an Incentive directly.
The Cast
Costs $2,500
Supporting our budget means supporting the artists involved! Help us raise the funds to compensate the talent involved!
Shoot Location
Costs $1,000
Supporting our budget means helping us cover the costs of our shoot location! Help us raise the funds to secure our venue!
Makeup Team
Costs $500
Supporting our budget means helping us pay our wonderful makeup artists. Help us meet our goal and help make the magic happen!
Cash Pledge
Costs $0
Direct link:
Share this update!
About This Team
Executive Producer/Director: Tyrone L. Robinson
Book, Music, Lyrics: Tyrone L. Robinson & Postell Pringle
Producers: Dolores Pereira & Ty-Gabriel Jones
Choreographer: James Alonzo White
TYRONE L. ROBINSON
Tyrone L. Robinson (Step Kids Concept, Book, Music & Lyrics) is an ASCAP Frederick Loewe Award winning writer, stage and film director, and Broadway/TV actor.
His writing works include Show Way the musical at The Kennedy Center (with Jacqueline Woodson), Strong Inside for Nashville Children's Theatre (adapted from the New York Times best selling book Strong Inside by Andrew Maraniss), and Catching the Moon: The Story of a Young Girl’s Baseball Dream at Children's Theatre of Charlotte (with Nichole Jackson, adapted from the award winning book by Crystal Hubbard). Tyrone worked with writing teams at The Daily Show and The Colbert Report as part of Chris Rock's Comedy Central Writer's Program and he has had additional writing commissions with TheatreWorks USA and First Stage Milwaukee (Amplify Series).
As Director: Sharaoke (musical feature film), Un{H}armed, a short film inspired by the 2018 shooting death of Stephon Clark. Un{H}armed was an official selection of film festivals nationwide, including the Hudson Shorts Film Festival, New York Short Film Festival, Big Muddy Film Festival, Harlem International Film Festival, Atlanta Shortsfest, and RKDS Film Festival, to name a few. Tyrone's stage directing credits include: Douglas Lyons’ Chicken & Biscuits (Bristol Riverside Theatre – Bristol, PA), pay no worship by franscisca da silveira (InterAct Theatre Company – Philadelphia), Harrison David Rivers’ This Bitter Earth (InterAct Theatre Company – Philadelphia), the new musical Letters From May by Kara Cutruzzula and Kristoffer Bjarke (2022 Theatre Now Sound Bites Festival of new musicals – New York City), both the New York and touring productions of Owen and Mzee by Michelle Elliot and Daniel Larsen (Theatre Row – New York City), and readings of the comedy White Ally by Douglas Williams (Bristol Riverside Theatre – Bristol, PA) and the new musical Marathon by Kara Cutruzzula and Kristoffer Bjarke (starring Liz Calloway, Thom Sesma, and Leanna Rae Concepcion) at Open Jar Studios in New York City.
Tyrone is also a Broadway/TV actor. Currently, he's appearing on Broadway in the Tony nominated musical Pirates! The Penzance Musical (Roundabout Theatre). Previous stage credits include Broadway: Swept Away, Disney's Frozen. Broadway Tours: The Book of Mormon and The Lion King (Mufasa Cover). TV: "New Amsterdam" (Recurring), "The Blacklist", "Dear Edward", "Lovecraft Country" (HBO), "FBI: Most Wanted" and "Law & Order: SVU".
Tyrone founded blacktyashows.com, is a proud graduate of a HBCU (North Carolina A&T State University), frequent volunteer with both Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS and Broadway Serves. He earned a M.F.A. degree from NYU Tisch School of the Arts.
IG: @tyronelrobinson
IG: @blacktyashows
POSTELL PRINGLE [aka POS]
Postell Pringle [aka POS] is a multi disciplined theater artist, playwright, beatmaker/composer, emcee, actor and (sometimes) director, who lives and works in Bed-Stuy, Brooklyn.
PLAYWRITING & COMPOSING – As part of Q Brothers Collective - the world renowned award-winning company who fuse myriad styles of hip hop music and storytelling - he's adapted literary classics to original, new musicals for nearly two decades. Q Brothers Collective has toured the globe, performing on stages from Australia and New Zealand to South Korea and throughout Europe. He's co-created, written and developed many productions, including Q Brothers Christmas Carol, Othello: The Remix, Funk It Up, ms. estrada, Rome Sweet Rome, Long Way Home (for United Voices Chicago) and several others. [qbrothersofficial.com]. He was selected as an Artist-In-Residence at The Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM) in 2023. He won a grant from the NYCity Artist Corp in 2021. Pos composed the score for the TYA classic Last Stop on Market Street (FIrst Stage, Rose Theater). With his partners Tyrone L. Robinson & Dolores Avery, he co-created (lyrics & music) the TYA musical STEP KIDS. Their song ‘Arms Legs’ was chosen as a finalist in the 2025 TYA/USA National Festival & Conference Song Slam. In fall 2024, he Rap Music Directed and wrote new and additional lyrics for the production of Will Power’s The Seven at Julliard.
ACTING – B’way: Good Night, Oscar ; A Free Man of Color. Off B’way: Othello:The Remix (Westside); The Misanthrope, pen/man/ship, Tartuffe (Moliere In The Park); The Urban Retreat (The Public); The Seven (NYTW); Song for New York (Mabou Mines), amongst others. Regional: Two Trains Running, Hot Wing King (Hartford Stage), OUR DAUGHTERS, LIKE PILLARS (Huntington), The Matchmaker (Goodman), Broke-ology (KC Rep); The Seven (La Jolla) and more. TV: Rescue Me (FX), L&O, L&O: CI (NBC) and many more.
Soc Media:
@posLuv (IG)
@posLuv (X)
@postellpringle (FB/Meta)
posluv.com (website)
DOLORES AVERY PEREIRA
Dolores Avery Pereira is a Creator, Producer and Artivist of Black and Puerto Rican descent, fondly referring to herself as Afro Boríquenia. She is based out of Harlem NY and is currently working in the Legal Cannabis market diligently working on bridging consumption and theater in an effort to destigmatize and celebrate cannabis and what it means for Black and Brown communities.
A graduate of Syracuse University’s School of Visual and Performing arts, she furthered her training at Maggie Flanigan Studio in NYC. Dolores is passionate about using theater and theatrical experiences as a social justice tool and community builder, specifically focused on communities of the Global Majority. Dolores has worked as a facilitator at A.R.T NY, leading Sexual Harassment Provention Trainings for Theater Makers across New York City and she acted as Co-Chair of Culture and Accountability for The Fled Collective.
Producerial Credits Include: Radio Fled Podcast (Host/Creator), Step Kids (a new hip-hop musical) at The Flea Theater, Genetic Memory: A Journey with The Ancestors (Immersive Reading), and 48hrs in El Bronx (Associate Producer).
JAMES ALONZO WHITE
James Alonzo White is a North Carolina native, who received his Master of Arts in Dance Education at New York University. With a strong background in Street Jazz, Hip-Hop, Modern, Contemporary and Commercial Dance. Currently, he is a teaching faculty member at Broadway Dance Center, Brickhouse NYC and Peridance Capezio Center.
James’ choreography credits include: Sesame Street, Mad Apple - Cirque Du Soleil, Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, Disney Cruise line, Norwegian Cruises, MSC Cruises, Footloose, Dream Girls, Beautiful: The Carole King Musical, the Knicks City Dancers, Chloe Flower, Miss Madeline, and Alex Mali.
James Alonzo White
Instructor. Dancer. Photographer.
@_jamesalonzo | @whytefoto