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"That's What She Said"

"That's What She Said," was Earth Pearl Collective's launching event in 2011. The original production company was then named Minor Details. The evening featured original works by Sharon Bridgforth and Natasha White, both pieces directed by Sadiqua Iman Crutcher. Flyer Design by Kendall Simpson

Cast Photo

The cast of "That's What She Said" from left to right: Camil Williams, Desla Epison, Patience Rowe, and Taylor Mason

"Accept Variety" 2011

First Monday's never looked so good for Chicago queer womyn of color. This variety show was a monthly tribute to all of the fabulous artist in our community. Flyer design by Kendall Simpson

Cherylyn Tomblin

"Accept Variety" singer, songwriter, musician.

Po'Chop

"Accept Variety" Burlesque Performer

"A Streetcar Named Desire" 2012

This all womyn of color cast brought an urban twist to a classic and is set in modern day Chicago. Our queer interpretation explores the complexities of lesbian, bisexual, and transgender relationships with an emphasis on same sex Intimate Partner Violence and its realities/secrecy in communities of color.

Cast of Streetcar

Cast members from left to right: Nic K, Freedom Lemoi, Alyssa Ramos,Rashida Khanbey, Dominique Jacobs, Sherly Daucus, and Kulky Nakai Photography by Val Johnson

Rashida Khanbey

as Stanley In "A Streetcar Named Desire" Photograph by Val Johnson

Freedom and Alyssa

Blanche and Stella Photograph by Val Johnson

Nic K

Blanche and Mitch

"Accept Variety" 2012

Flyer design by Jewell Donaldson

Ayodele Drum and Dance

"Accept Variety" live performance

Nishi Roothan

"Accept Variety" Belly Dancer

Earth Festival 2012

An afternoon of shopping with and from local queer womyn of color vendors around the Chicago area. Special feature performances by Dani Cassette, Jade Ivy, and DJ fresh 83

Jeezy's Juke Joint 2012

We put our resources together to fund-raise and help out the fabulous, "Powerhouse of the Midwest" to produce her all black burlesque show, Burly-Q.

Anita Lil'More

Photography by Jade Ivy

Po'Chop,Anita Lil'More, Jeez Loueez

Photography by Kriss Abigail

Breaking the Silence 2013

EPC was commissioned by Rape Victim Advocates to create an interdisciplinary performance piece about being survivors not victims entitled, "Silence"

"Silence"

Featured Artist Sojourner Wright, Freckles Marie, Sadiqua Iman

"Just Another Love Story" 2013

A collaboration fundraiser for Realize Theatre Group

Masquerade Ball Cruise 2012

Flyer by Kendall Simpson

Fierce cruise guest

Desla and Jewell are long time collective members.

Rockin' the boat

Directors cutting loose

Katrina and Iman will always play as hard as they work

"Give Love" 2013

EPC collaborated with Soul Journey Projects to produce and promote the fourth show in a seven part chakra series.

Sistah Sinemas 2013

Promoting queer womyn of color films for Sistah Sinema's Chicago Chapter

Body Embodied 2014

We launched our Body Embodied Project in Seattle.

Anastacia Tolbert's collage

A piece at our month long exhibition, Body Embodied at Core Gallery in Seattle.

Miko Kuro's Midnight Tea 2014

Ritual art at Core Gallery for Body Embodied Flyer design by Natasha Marin

Self-care ritual for womyn of color

At Body Embodied Seatte Photography by Bonnie Brooks

Body Warriors

Spoken word and burlesque showcase for Body Embodied Seattle

Imani Sims

Spoken word for "Body Warriors" at Body Embodied Seattle Photography by Dmitry Kaplan