Beyond Theater Blog

Meet Kyson Martin, the dynamic actor behind ManMan in Family Values, whose journey in the arts began over 15 years ago and hasn’t slowed down since. With professional acting roots tracing back to 2009, Kyson is no stranger to the power of storytelling

After time away from the spotlight, Haley Wilson makes a powerful return to the stage in Family Values, bringing not just talent, but a deep-rooted commitment to legacy, creativity, and connection

There’s power in the pen, and Mila the Phoenix is proof. A poet, performer, and practicing therapist, Mila merges her love for the stage with her mission to raise mental health awareness in every line she delivers

When Charles Fears Jr steps to the mic, it’s more than a performance, it’s a ministry in motion. With a heart full of purpose and a voice shaped by faith, Charles has been using music as a vessel for transformation since the age of 14

With a pen in one hand and unapologetic truth in the other, Ms Marquita Writes is redefining what it means to show up boldly, honestly, and free. A rising voice in Philadelphia’s spoken word scene, Marquita may have only been performing for a year, but her impact already reads like a veteran’s chapter.

When Necol Millsip speaks, she speaks from the heart, and from the fire she’s walked through. As the Founder, President & CEO of the Soldier of Love Foundation, and this year’s featured moderator for Strange Love

Terrence Harris doesn’t just ask the questions—he challenges the systems. As the conversation moderator for Skits and Conversations Presents: Family Values, Terrence brings depth, personal truth, and sharp analysis to the post-show dialogue, guiding audiences beyond emotion into real reflection and real solutions.