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Sole 2 Soul
How far are you willing to travel for sanctuary?
Journey with us to a world where rhythms and grooves reign supreme! Ride the melody line right on home as we free//style through space and time, orbiting ‘round the Divine - abundance is our birthright.
Drawing inspiration from the tradition of John O’Neal’s Junebug Jabbo Jones plays, Sole 2 Soul harnesses the power of storytelling through rhythm and movement to dream spaces that recognize and celebrate Black brilliance and Black love as the root of Black liberation. Sole 2 Soul is not just a performance – it's a testament to the enduring power of rhythm and grooves to ignite and sustain a revolution.
Created and directed by jeremy de’jon guyton, with music direction by Jentleman Sharp and creative consultation by Iman Keilah, Sole 2 Soul is a voyage to sanctuary and beyond featuring dancers and musicians Arnold Little III, Caleb Dowden, Chanice Holmes, cyan cian, Jazmin Butler, Jonathan Newman, Joseph E. Bruster, Lori Lynn LaPatka, Myrish Spell, Theodore Gould III, and Zakiya Cornish.
Don't miss your chance to be a part of this extraordinary experience produced by Junebug Productions, get your tickets now!
Speaking of tickets, we believe that art should be accessible to all, which is why we're excited to offer Pay What Ya Can ticket prices for Sole 2 Soul!
With Pay What Ya Can ticket prices, you have the power to choose the price that fits your budget, ensuring that everyone can experience the magic of Sole 2 Soul. And for those feeling extra generous, our Junebug Superfan and Pay It Forward tickets allow you to share the joy of Black rhythm and movement with others!
$100 - Our Junebug Superfan Ticket:
Pay it forward by sponsoring a ticket for a future performance AND get added to our VIP list to receive exclusive invites and early releases!
$50 - Our Pay It Forward Ticket:
Immerse yourself in the Sole 2 Soul experience and pay it forward by sponsoring a ticket for someone who may not otherwise have the chance to attend. Your generosity helps create a more inclusive experience for all.
$30 - Our Standard Ticket:
Our standard ticket price secures your spot to witness this captivating performance.
$20 - Our More Accessible Ticket:
For those seeking a more accessible price point, our $20 tickets provide an opportunity for you to enjoy the rhythm and movement of Sole 2 Soul without breaking the bank.
$10 - Our Most Accessible Ticket:
Our most accessible price point invites everyone to experience the magic of Sole 2 Soul regardless of their financial situation.
No one will be turned away due to lack of funds. Reach out to info@junebugproductions.org for sponsorship.
Junebug Juke Joint
Be a part of Black history in the making as we take the Junebug Juke Joint to the iconic Dew Drop Inn!
Get down to the sounds of Raj Smoove, the Original Pinettes Brass Band, Caren Green, and the Watotos of Kumbuka. Enjoy moments of poetry by Frederick "Wood" Delahoussaye and Dr. Mona Lisa Saloy, and be guided through the night by the one and only Sha'Condria "iCon" Sibley.
Once known as “the South's swankiest spot," the Dew Drop Inn is a legendary New Orleans landmark and one of the most culturally significant music venues in the United States. Host to iconic Black musicians of the 50’s and 60’s like James Brown, Aretha Franklin, Ray Charles, Little Richard, Irma Thomas, and Fats Domino, the venue served as an incubator for the birth of a new sound: Rock ‘n Roll.
And the Dew Drop Inn was more than just a music venue. It was a place where artists played, lived, and recorded, operating as a hotel, a restaurant, nightclub, and a barbershop as well. The diverse business was a testament to the enterprising spirit of Black entrepreneurs amid Jim Crow segregation.
Today, the Dew Drop Inn is poised for an exciting revival, reimagined as a destination that blends a historic music venue, a stylish hotel, and a vibrant pool club, inviting visitors to experience the magic that happens when the past and the present harmonize.
We are so honored to be one of the first people to activate this space with Black brilliance since its renovation and reopening! Don’t miss this night of Black rhythm and movement, get your tickets now!
ABOUT THE JUNEBUG JUKE JOINT
Celebrate Black brilliance at the Junebug Juke Joint! This series of pop-up parties is an ode to juke joints of our past, sacred spaces where we could move freely to the rhythms of our ancestors and find liberation in the melodies of our music.
Junebug Juke Joints are more than just parties, they are transformative experiences that invite you to revel in the magic that arises when Black joy and Black art collide. They are a celebration of unwavering strength and unapologetic self-expression.
Held in Black-owned spots across the city, each Junebug Juke Joint promises an unforgettable experience that showcases the boundless talent and creativity of Black artists. With each gathering, we honor the legacy of the Black musicians, dancers, spoken word artists, DJs, and community leaders who've paved our way with passion and purpose.
Gomela/to return: Movement of Our Mother Tongue (Copy)
Gomela is back on tour and headed to Detroit! Join us as The Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History presents the regional premiere of Gomela/To Return: Movement of Our Mother Tongue on September 15th and 16th at the Detroit School of the Arts.
Gomela/to return: Movement of Our Mother Tongue
Gomela is back on tour and headed to Detroit! Join us as The Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History presents the regional premiere of Gomela/To Return: Movement of Our Mother Tongue on September 15th and 16th at the Detroit School of the Arts.
Haint Blu [World Premiere]
Haint Blu is an ensemble dance-theater work seeped in memory and magic.
Junebug Juke Joint [January 2023]
Our Junebug Juke Joints are a series of pop-up parties celebrating Black art and Black joy.
2022-2023 Season Launch Party
Join us as we celebrate the launch of our 2022-2023 season, For the Women Who Be, Friday, August 19 at 7pm at the Ashé Powerhouse Theater.
Reel Talk: In Our Mothers' Gardens
Join us for an evening of moving storytelling and witness Black women’s tales of triumph, courage, beauty, legacy, and love.
Imagining America Closing Plenary: Delta
Imagining America 2021 National Gathering’s water journey concludes in New Orleans, the site of IA’s 2022 National Gathering, with a screening of Junebug Productions’s Homecoming Project: Water and a conversation with Junebug Executive Artistic Director Stephanie McKee and Homecoming Project Lead Artists Frederick “Wood” Delahoussaye, Sunni Patterson, and Jeremy Guyton.
Homecoming Project is a community-based, storytelling performance series that aims to marry high-quality artistic practice with a commitment to maintaining the essential relationship between art and progressive social change through engagement with New Orleans communities that have been historically oppressed and exploited.
Homecoming Project: Water is a collection of stories – told in the form of dance, music, spoken word, and film – exploring the depths of our vastly different and complex relationships with water. During the pandemic, Homecoming Project Lead Artists Patterson, Delahoussaye, Guyton, Kesha McKey, free feral, and special guest Spirit McIntyre revisited Homecoming Project: Water from a distance, reimagined with stunning visuals from Melisa Cardona and Malachi Middleton artfully stitched together by Jazz Franklin.
Ron Bechet, professor of art at Xavier University of Louisiana, will open this plenary event, with closing remarks provided by Kal Alston, Imagining America National Advisory Board Chair.
Free and open to the public, this event will be live streamed on IA’s YouTube channel.
One Womxn, One Show: In Search of Our Mothers’ Gardens
No Dream Deferred’s One Womxn, One Show: In Search of Our Mothers’ Gardens is a collection of stories shared in honor of Black Womxn and all of the ways in which we birth, nurture, and grow culture, movements, art, and generations.
GiveNOLA Day
If you believe in the transformative power of art and artists, give to Junebug on GiveNOLA Day!
HOMECOMING PROJECT: WATER VIRTUAL REDUX
Homecoming Project: Water is a collection of stories, told in the form of dance, music, spoken word, and film, exploring the depths of our vastly different and complex relationships with water.