The Drama department at Spelman College has put on numerous plays and productions, all of which have been favored by their viewers. The successful pattern continues with its most recent production by Will Power titled “Flow.” This play is “a humorous, delightful and dark, hip-hop urban fairy tale.” The play follows the lives of seven storytellers who “attempt to warn the ‘village’ of the coming ‘invasion’ and the DJ ‘talks’ utilizing sound bites and music.”

Being introduced with the first character in the play, Michael Curry, a graduating senior at Morehouse College, really set the mood for the remainder of the play. Curry’s performance was so well executed, portraying the role of the narrator as well as the seventh storyteller, that it immediately captured the audience’s attention and made them excited for the rest of what was to come.

And sure enough, the remainder of “Flow” was just as captivating and entertaining as the beginning. Illustrating the importance of hip hop and the urgency of the times in which we live, “Flow” was simply an outstanding production, utilizing music and song to send its message.

David Adler of the New York City performance wrote. “Everything about ‘Flow’ — the set, the sound, the music, the acting, the narrative — indicated professionalism of the highest order.”

I couldn’t agree more. Great acknowledgement goes to not only the playwright, Will Power, who is an award-winning actor, rapper, composer, and educator, but to the director, Aku Kadogo, an international theatre director, choreographer, educator, and creative producer, as well. The production of this play was absolutely incredible due to these two individuals.

But what is a play without its actors/actresses? Kennedy Blanchard, Randy Boyd, Antoine M. Britt, Brandice Brown, Maxine Ford, Maya Lawrence, Lorenzo Moore, D’Anthony Shaw, and Ola Zaccheaus all performed marvelously in “Flow” helping to contribute to the success of the production. Each actor/actress brought his/her unique voice to the stage and captivated the entire audience through their storytelling. Major kudos are due to them for their hard work. It most certainly paid off.

“Flow” concluded with only one storyteller left to live to pass on the stories to the next generation. The moral is that you, whether you may know it or not, are a storyteller and it is important to pass on the history of our lives to others. So I ask, “What about the stories and storytellers inside you?”