Beyond Theater Blog

There are artists who perform, and then there are artists who embody purpose. Knowbody, this year’s featured performer at the Jasai Open Mic, is the latter, an all-in-one lyricist, musician, dancer, and educator whose journey is rooted in legacy, authenticity, and evolution

Some people direct from the stage. Others move the crowd from behind the curtain. But Shari Barron? She curates every moment in between.

From the moment he picked up a mic and stepped onto a stage, Dr. John W. Graves III recognized art as more than a passion, it was his purpose.