"I am a performer/writer with two first names. I explore the power of voice in identity, politics, cultural exchange, and testimony."
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"HI Obehi, Was wondering if you were coming to the fundraiser Saturday?
Info below
Consider this your personal Invite.
massmouth is breaking the rule – this is a one-time opportunity to tell your story in costume! In 2 weeks…"
Norah Dooley commented on Obehi Janice's event fufu & oreos, a new one-woman show"Right on Obehi!
Great review here - I am hoping to go on FRI
http://culturehive.com/articles/fufu
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Alan White left a comment for Obehi Janice"Hi Obehi, congratulations on your show opening this weekend. I wish I could come see it! I'll have to make the next run, break a leg!"
Obehi Janice's event was featured
fufu & oreos, a new one-woman show at 119 Gallery
May 13, 2011 at 8pm to May 22, 2011 at 4pm
fufu & oreos created & performed by Obehi JaniceMay 13-22, 2011*119 GalleryLowell, Massachusetts10$ General Admission/$7 Students & Seniorsfufu. A staple dish of West and Central Africa. In Nigeria, it's made from pounded yams. oreo. "America’s Favorite Cookie." It's black on the outside and white on the inside.This semi-autobiographical one-woman…See More
Obehi Janice updated an eventfufu & oreos, a new one-woman show at 119 Gallery
May 13, 2011 at 8pm to May 22, 2011 at 4pm
fufu & oreos created & performed by Obehi JaniceMay 13-22, 2011*119 GalleryLowell, Massachusetts10$ General Admission/$7 Students & Seniorsfufu. A staple dish of West and Central Africa. In Nigeria, it's made from pounded yams. oreo. "America’s Favorite Cookie." It's black on the outside and white on the inside.This semi-autobiographical one-woman…See More
Paula H Junn might attend Obehi Janice's eventfufu & oreos, a new one-woman show at 119 Gallery
May 13, 2011 at 8pm to May 22, 2011 at 4pm
fufu & oreos created & performed by Obehi JaniceMay 13-22, 2011*119 GalleryLowell, Massachusetts10$ General Admission/$7 Students & Seniorsfufu. A staple dish of West and Central Africa. In Nigeria, it's made from pounded yams. oreo. "America’s Favorite Cookie." It's black on the outside and white on the inside.This semi-autobiographical one-woman…See More
Lani Peterson left a comment for Obehi Janice"Obehi,
What a joy to meet you and hear your story this morning. Your presence, poise and delivery are wonderful. I look forward to more!
Lani"
Obehi Janice posted an event
fufu & oreos, a new one-woman show at 119 Gallery
May 13, 2011 at 8pm to May 22, 2011 at 4pm
fufu & oreos created & performed by Obehi JaniceMay 13-22, 2011*119 GalleryLowell, Massachusetts10$ General Admission/$7 Students & Seniorsfufu. A staple dish of West and Central Africa. In Nigeria, it's made from pounded yams. oreo. "America’s Favorite Cookie." It's black on the outside and white on the inside.This semi-autobiographical one-woman…See More
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- What is your outside web or blog site URL ? Please post at your page - this helps connect you to the world looking for story!
- http://www.fufuandoreos.com
- What is your preferred email address for contact?
- obehi.janice@gmail.com
- Are you a performer of story or listener, both, other? Tell us a bit about yourself...
- performer.writer.speaker.teacher
Comment Wall (5 comments)
- At 8:57pm on October 20, 2011,
andrea lovett said…
HI Obehi, Was wondering if you were coming to the fundraiser Saturday?
Info below
Consider this your personal Invite.
massmouth is breaking the rule – this is a one-time opportunity to tell your story in costume! In 2 weeks – Saturday, October 22 – massmouth’s Halloween fundraiser gives you an opportunity to try out a Halloween costume (optional), tell a personal story (optional) and support massmouth (not optional!).
"Feed The Mouth" Fundraiser is happening October 22nd from 6:30pm-9:00pm, in the community room of massmouth.org offices at The Haymarket Building, 42 Seaverns Ave. Jamaica Plain, O2130.
Transit: Orange Line Green St. Station (0.2 mi walk) or #39 Bus to Myrtle Street and Centre from Copley Sq, or Seaverns and Centre, from Forest Hills (0.1 mi walk)
Our special guest storyteller will be Judith Black, 1st place winner of
massmouth.com Big Mouth Off, 2010.
Put your name in the hat for a mini-slam on the theme "spooked". Bring your 5-minute spine tingling story and you may win a prize. Wine, beer and hors d’oeuvres will be served.
Tickets are $20.00 and available online at http://www.massmouth.eventbrite.com
- At 7:54am on May 11, 2011, Alan White said…
Hi Obehi, congratulations on your show opening this weekend. I wish I could come see it! I'll have to make the next run, break a leg!
- At 8:31pm on April 11, 2011, Lani Peterson said…
Obehi,
What a joy to meet you and hear your story this morning. Your presence, poise and delivery are wonderful. I look forward to more!
Lani
- At 12:44am on April 1, 2011, Norah Dooley said…
- Welcome - looking forward to your show!
- At 12:12am on April 1, 2011,
Esther Piszczek said… - It was great to see you tonight and hear your story!! E
How to Request massmouth storytellers
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Click on the link above or here to access a simple request form. Also, you may go to our member page and use "advanced search" to search members profiles by key words: genre, age range etc.
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BMO 2013 Winners
Scott Schultz, 1st prize, Katie Liesener, 2nd and Rob Goldman, 3rd Prize
StoriesLive® Winners - 2012
StoriesLive® 2013:
Sophomores:
Annemarie DeMarco-Alfama - 1st place
Kenny Le & Moises Caraballo - Runner-ups
Juniors:
Latisha Joujute - 1st place
Stephen Carlin & Henry Chavez - Runner-Ups
Kristen Ruffin - Audience Choice
Seniors:
Nico Luisi - 1st Place
Moises Ramirez & Vance Crayton - Runner-ups
Theodore Biv - Audience Choice
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StoriesLive® 2012:
First place, and $1,000 prize
Junior Fernando Ortiz from Revere High School
Senior Amario Malcolm from Boston Latin Academy
Runners-up ($500 each)11th
Alan Estes from Newburyport,
AngelinaFerullo from Everett and
Runners-up ($500 each)12th Caylen Bryant (Andover)
Shavar Lazarus (Boston Latin Academy).
Audience Choice awards:
11th Justin Alexander
(South Community High)
12th Varvarra Valentin
(Lynn Classical High School)
massmouth choice awards:
Juniors
Jennifer MonJoie(Revere)
Bahiya Nasuuna (Chelsea)
Karen Hua (Andover)
Senior
Jason Hittinger (Revere)
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Last Year 2011: StoriesLive® first ever high school story slam. 1st place awarded a $2,000 scholarship Brianda Agramonte, Lynn Classical High School, senior
2 runners up received $1,000 scholarship each: junior Conor Miller Newburyport High School and Mathews DeSouza, Everett High School, Our "massmouth choice" was Sandy Fonseca, Boston Latin Academy, senior [below] She was awarded $500
Lexi Hernando Lynn Classical High School, senior was chosen by the attendees and awarded the Audience Choice prize of $500.
Congratulations all!
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