Tulsa Centennial
June 2021
In the early 20th century, Greenwood, Oklahoma, a district which lies in the city of Tulsa, was once one of the wealthiest black communities in the United States, known as Black Wall Street. On May 31, 1921, a white mob attacked and burned down the area, leaving many dead, and thousands of black residents displaced.
In June 2021, Acuity Productions visited the city of Tulsa, OK, to commemorate the Centennial of the Tulsa Race Massacre.
An interview with Acuity was arranged by World Stages on their ongoing work and mission. Acuity also attended the Economic World Conference to honor Reginald Lewis, the first African American billionaire, to commemorate the once proud and thriving Black Wall Street of Greenwood.
Miracle In Rwanda:
United Nations HQ
April 2019
Acuity Productions presents the Off Broadway showing of Miracle In Rwanda at the United Nations HQ, followed by a talkback with Rwandan ambassadors and UN diplomats. Hosted by The Permanent Mission of Rwanda to the United Nations and the United Nations Department of Global Communications.
Miracle In Rwanda is a play based on the life of New York Times Bestselling author of Left to Tell, Immaculée Ilibagiza. It chronicles the dramatic events Immaculée experienced during the 1994 genocide against the Tutsi. As part of the 25th commemoration of the genocide in 2019, the play was performed at the United Nations.
 Miracle In Rwanda United Nations 25th Anniversary Commemoration |  Malaika Uwamahoro onstage as Immaculée Ilibagiza |  Speaker and Embassy Representative for RwandaValentine Sendanyoye Rugwabiza, the Permanent Representative to the UN for Rwanda, giving a speech before the performance |
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 (From left to right) Valentine Sendanyoye Rugwabiza, Immaculée Ilibagiza, Leslie Lewis, and Malaika(From left to right) Pictured here in front of the step and repeat, Valentine Sendanyoye Rugwabiza (Permanent Representative to the UN for Rwanda), Immaculée Ilibagiza (Rwanda author of LEFT TO TELL and subject of the play), Leslie Lewis (co-creator of Miracle In Rwanda), and Malaika Uwamahoro (lead actress) |  (From left to right) Mayor Dinkins, Congressman Charles Rangel, and co-creator Leslie Lewis |
Miracle In Rwanda Tour
2008-2018
Montreal, Canada • Buffalo, NYC, US • Cape Town, South Africa
Mumbai, India • Quebec City, Canada • Kagali, Rwanda • Adelaide, Australia
Manila, Philippines • Edinburgh, Scotland • Santiago, Chile
Les Miserables' Kyle Scatliffe Will Head Cast of Reading of Reginald: From Baltimore to Billionaire
May 1, 2017
Olivier nominee Kyle Scatliffe, who played Harpo in the recent revival of The Color Purple, will star in a reading of Unpredictable Times playwright Kevin Ray Johnson's Reginald: From Baltimore to Billionaire. Based on the life of the first African-American billionaire Reginald F. Lewis.
Read full article at Playbill.com
Bricolage
2017, National Black Theatre in Harlem
Executive Producer Allen DeWane, Producer/Director Marcia Berry and Associate Producer Taye Diggs collaborate to present Summer Bricolage, an artist showcase of the diverse talent in NYC. The arts variety show includes NYC Ailey student dancers, singers, and poets.
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Acuity Productions Presents NY Law School Honorary Award
2017, NY Law School
Acuity Productions and Susan L. Taylor (Essence Magazine) presents an Honorary Award to Leslie Lewis on behalf of NY Law School. The award recognizes her work in raising funds for Safe Passage Project, which provides free lawyers to refugee and immigrant children.
Desmond Tutu Phelophepa Train of Hope Awards Ceremony
November 30, 2015 - Guastavino's in New York City
Phelophepa is an 18-coach train in rural South Africa that delivers primary health care service to the disadvantaged in vulnerable communities who would otherwise have little or no access to modern medicine.
The gala recognizes the work of global leaders for their achievements in health, cultural arts, business, humanities, and philanthropy. The ceremony, held in New York City’s historical venue, Guastavino’s, includes international dignitaries, Hollywood celebrities, and local and national socialites as guests. The funds raised at the benefit dinner will contribute to establish the third Phelophepa train which will serve as a surgical facility.
 (From left to right) Allen DeWane, Mabel Kashora, and Ibrahim BaaithCo-producer Allen DeWane with Mabel Kashora and supermodel/artist Ibrahim Baaith showing off the artwork he brought to auction off for charity |  Philip Nobel of the Nobel Family of SwedenPhilip Nobel, a descendent of the legendary Nobel family, after having recently partnered with a champagne house out of France, presents a soft launch of the brand, “House of Nobel” at the awards gala. The Nobel family is known for the creation of Nobel Prizes along with numerous other philanthropic and innovative ventures. |  Jeffrey WrightHollywood actor Jeffrey Wright (Hunger Games), one of the eight honorees of the ceremony |
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 Reverend Al Sharpton |