“Panel discussion and performances by ARTISTIC VOICES that have kept me going!” – Neicy Southers 🩷

Walk in changing yourself, walk out changing the world…. Sunday, April 26, 2026 3:00 p.m. Pittsburgh Playwrights Cabaret Theater Madison Arts and Entertainment Center

Guest Panelists:

Kim El – playwright, actress, director Leila Wright – 17-year-old model, poet, visual artist, literary writer, docent Lisa Ann Goldsmith – actress, director, dialect coach, SAG/AFTRA representative Rickia Davenport – dancer, choreographer, chef, playwright Phat Man Dee – songstress, lyricist, composer, activist Tressa Glover DiGiulio – actress, director, podcaster Guest Speaker: Tamara Green – motivational speaker, mental health specialist and minister Guest Speaker: Marissa Lily – dancer, actress, singer, motivator – explains why Neicy Southers endearingly calls her “Firestorm”

Some topics covered:

How YOU would handle being Rose in Fences How LOSS has made you stronger What ADVERSITY has taught you COMPETITIVENESS in the workplace AGING: You now vs. you 20 years ago Helping the DEFENSELESS Not being “DRAFT PICKED” Live Performances by:

Candace Walker – pantomime Phat Man Dee – original composition “Save You, Save Me” Leila Wright – original poem recitation Sierra Cruz – violist, musical selection $31.50 general admission. Light fare buffet included. (Not part of our subscription season .)