Who and What is New Life Productions?
Background/History
South Carolina African American churches, organizations, and schools lacked a group to present drama material or had a lack of original, diverse, and contemporary stage work available and tailored-made for their audiences.
New Life Productions (NLP) was formed in 1997 operating under the name of New Life Ensemble. The concept for the theatre group was derived from a vision the Artistic Director and Founder, Leasharn M. Hopkins, had about forming a community-based theatrical ministry. She believes theatre and film are genres that can be used to reinforce messages that affect communities and target populations/groups.
During its initial conception, New Life Ensemble's mission was to Educate, Entertain, and Minister (EEM) through theatre. New Life Ensemble has performed for various churches, community-based organizations, public agencies and schools across the State of South Carolina and North Carolina.
The Artistic Director and Founder, Leasharn M. Hopkins, served as the playwright for New Life Ensemble. During the first five years, New Life Ensemble theatrical repertoire included such health/social theme plays with topics dealing with the following: alcoholism, drug awareness, domestic violence, and teen pregnancy.
As the years progressed New Life Ensemble evolved into New Life Productions and added the following health/social theme plays to their production resume: gang violence, sexual assault, communicable diseases, HIV/AIDS, Black Heritage Awareness, faith-based plays and the list is continually growing.
Since its inception, NLP grew from being just a theatre troupe to a production company that focuses on the concept of "Edu-tainment" (combining health, social, and politically themed productions).
NLP offer workshops for organizations, churches, and public agencies on the concept "Edu-tainment", performance arts workshops, individual and group acting classes, and script consultation.
Our company pride itself on meeting the needs of the community by bringing our show to your area.
Business/Mailing Address:
128 Windridge
Columbia, SC 29223
If you are interested in supporting us, consider donating to our company, our goal is to provide opportunities for artists to display their artistic abilities.
You may click on the secure Paypal donation button or you may make your checks or money order payable to: New Life Productions and mail to 128 Windridge Road, Columbia, SC 29223.
Thanks for your support!!!
