The Cast of “The Carousel” Join Forces with WCLK to Bridge the Gap

ATLANTA - June 6, 2013 - PRLog -- The cast of “The Carousel” have their pencil’s sharpened and are ready to take calls from listeners wishing to pledge their financial support to WCLK 91.9 . On June 14 from 6pm to 9pm RivaBlue will welcome the creatures from Herbert Bowens Jr.s poetry based musical into the WCLK studios. They’ll be Spiders, Maybe’s, Thing-a-ma-gigga’s, What-cha-ma-call-it's and even a little This-n-That running all over the studio with one goal in mind - to help WCLK finish what they started and reach their 2012-2013 fundraising goal.

Karlotta Washington, Executive Producer of "The Carousel" says, “we are thrilled to be part of WCLK’s fundraising campaign. As cultural producers, we understand that it takes a village to raise a creative community.” The volunteers will include Herbert Bowens Jr. creator of “The Carousel” a poetry based musical, as well as the shows lead Ryan Fisher who plays Cierra aka SistahGirl. According to Mr. Bowens the cast and crew are busy tapping into their pool of supporters and plan to meet the stations fundraising goal for the hours the cast covers the phones.

The cast are prepared to sing, dance and spit poetry to encourage people to call into the station and pledge their support. Vada Coleman, EdD, vocal director for the stage play shares, “I’ve been listening to WCLK for many years. The station stands for quality and longevity and it is an honor to be able to give a little back to a station that gives so tirelessly to the community.”

WCLK’s Bridge-the-Gap fundraiser runs from June 5 until June 16. To make your pledge go to https://secure.publicbroadcasting.net/wclk/pledge.pledgemain.

About WCLK
Jazz 91.9 WCLK, a 501(c) 3 nonprofit radio station licensed to Clark Atlanta University, is committed to preserving the legacy of Jazz through dynamic Jazz musical selections, cultural programming, news, information and community-focused initiatives. Founded in 1974, Jazz 91.9 WCLK broadcasts a mix of classic and contemporary Jazz, Gospel and Blues music. WCLK is a member-supported, National Public Radio (NPR) affiliate and Public Radio International (PRI) station that serves the interest of the citizens in metropolitan Atlanta. For more station information, programming details, and to listen on the Web, please visit: www.wclk.com.

About The Carousel
The Carousel is a Poetry Based Musical Stage Play written-directed-scored by Herbert Bowens Jr. a featured dancer in Drumline and Stomp the Yard. The Carousel is about Cierra, a creative young lady who just can't seem to live up to her full potential. The final draw comes when unable to complete an important task Cierra is transported to a magical place called "The Carousel "the place where unfulfilled dreams go. While exploring "The Carousel" Cierra meets Ma Stanza and the other inhabitants who teach her how to finish what she starts, to believe in her dreams and fight for her voice in the world. But before Cierra can return home she'll have to outwit an entire poetry slam team with her poetry and rhyming skills in the battle of her life. For more information, please visit: http://www.orangeboxtheatre.com/shows/thecarousel/

About Mark Squared Productions
Mark SQuared Studios produces original programming throughout the Atlanta metropolitan area. Mark SQuared is dedicated to telling creative, inspirational and entertaining stories. Mark Squared is Creativity Unboxed and so are you. www.marksquaredstudiosatlanta.com