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Creative Advocacy
Sharece Sellem-Hannah leverages the power of the arts to drive meaningful change in communities. With a deep passion for using creative approaches, she transforms complex social issues into compelling narratives that inspire action and awareness. From award-winning plays to impactful documentaries, Sharece's work exemplifies how storytelling, theatre, and film can be potent tools for advocacy. Below are some of the projects she has spearheaded, each reflecting her commitment to addressing critical issues through artistic expression.
Silence on the Streets
Silence on the Streets is a powerful documentary created by Sharece Sellem-Hannah in partnership with New England HIDTA. It explores the devastating impact of the illicit opioid and fentanyl crisis in urban communities, shedding light on the personal stories of those affected and the systemic challenges they face. Through raw and emotional narratives, the film delves into the ripple effects of addiction, aiming to raise awareness, challenge stigma, and spark community conversations. The documentary serves as both a call to action and a catalyst for change, emphasizing the urgent need for prevention, intervention, and support.
Currently screening across the country.
90 min.
For more information, please visit: www.VintageSoulProductions.com
Quick Quarantined
Play Festival
The Quick Quarantined Play Festival, curated by Sharece Sellem-Hannah, was a dynamic theater event created during the early months of the COVID-19 pandemic. Featuring five short plays written in just 48 hours by local playwrights, the festival was a response to the sudden halt in live performances. With Rob Esposito, a drama teacher from New Haven, CT, directing the actors, the plays were rehearsed and performed over Zoom, bringing together a diverse group of artists to explore themes of life under lockdown. This innovative festival offered a creative outlet for both performers and audiences, demonstrating the resilience and adaptability of the arts community during a challenging time.
Read the interview on PBS, NPR here.
Merging Public Health, Pandemics & Performing Arts
This short documentary explores how performing arts can drive awareness and social change. It features clips from the play Matthew Rising, which tackles themes of teenage struggles, the dark web, the opioid crisis, and the impacts of poverty. Also highlighted is Jazzy: You Were the Art on Magnolia Street, an art and poetry memoir. Both productions were shared virtually during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2021 to raise awareness about substance use disorder. This initiative was a collaborative effort between Vintage Soul Productions and Clifford Beers Clinic.
Matthew Rising
Matthew Rising is a play that offers an intimate glimpse into the life of a fictional family struggling with poverty. A year after his father's drug overdose, Matthew, a teenager with a passion for gaming and coding, is still unable to heal. Matthew grapples with his isolation and chronic absenteeism, he begins a challenging journey of rebuilding his life with the support of his school social worker and his neighbor. When life takes a unexpected turn, Matthew must rise.