Tell Me I'm Pretty
(2015 – 2016) Director, Dramaturg, and Production Designer
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Spoken word artist and beatboxer Joshua Silversteins takes the stage backed by a three-piece band to playfully weave through personal narratives pertaining to race and gender constructs in America. Using devices including pantomime, beatboxing, rapping, and spoken word, this show continues to inspire, challenge, provoke and motivate.
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Presentations
April 2016
Bootleg Theater, Los Angeles
November 2015
REDCAT Studio Series, Los Angeles
April 2014
Greenway Court Theater, Los Angeles
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Press
“Silverstein set the bar high by opening the show with this high-octane one-man-show... He quickly builds upon the gimmick of entertainment by transfusing an emotionally charged narrative with captivating confessionals and spot-on cultural commentary.” —Culture Spot LA
“I saw this show and it was fantastic! HIGHLY RECOMMENDED! Joshua Silverstein blew us away.”
—John Hensley, Flypoet Showcase
“That show was one of the best shows I've seen in my life.” —Kristina Wong, Actress/Comedian
“For anyone who has ever struggled with money, art, self-esteem, jealousy, race, anger, or basically just existing, I promise you it is not to be missed.”
—Lauren Flans, Lost Moon Radio
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Credits
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Joshua Silverstein, playwright and performer
Diana Wyenn, director and dramaturg
Matt Hill, projection design
Joey Guthman, lighting design
Mark Holden, sound design
Diana Wyenn, production design
Aaron Saldaña, stage management
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Damian Curry, guitar
Gerry Doot, drums
Erik Hallsey,bass
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Jamais Vu, graphic design
Lynn Tejada, Green Galatic, publicity
Beyond the Usual, producer
Rosie Glen-Lambert, associate producer
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