Wombwork Productions, Inc
"to heal and empower youth, families, and communities through the performing arts"
Programs and results
What we aim to solve
Baltimore City has been at the forefront of national news regarding homicide rates, drug abuse, gang violence, race inequity, and poverty. As a hyper-segregated city, many of Baltimore's problems lie in predominantly black, lower-income neighborhoods. WombWork Productions, Inc. functions as a beacon of stability, healing, and empowerment for youth, young adults, and families throughout the Baltimore City area. A large portion of the art ensemble performers come from families who have been affected by these issues in their daily lives.
Our programs
What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?
Nu World Art Ensemble
Nu World Art Ensemble, (Nu World) is the professional theatre company originally founded in 1996 to train younger youth and teens. Nu World has evolved into an adult-driven theatre company co-directed by many of the original members. Nu World members (ages 21 and over) are carrying on the legacy of writing and creating theatrical productions that engage our community on issues including HIV/AIDS, gang violence, domestic violence, bully prevention, mental illness, substance abuse, poverty, comedy, and many more relevant social issues. Nu World Art Ensemble is currently comprised of thirty adult paid performing artists who perform an average of eight performances per month. These performances engage thousands of community members both in the Maryland area and nationally.15 the art ensemble members are Screen Actor Guild eligible and 6 of them are officially Screen Actors Guild members.
Nu Generation Art Ensemble
• Nu Generation Art Ensemble, (Nu Generation) engages youth (ages 13-20) in culturally relevant, healing, performing arts programming outside of school hours during the summer season. Nu Generation participants are empowered to develop their artistic skills, which builds confidence and resiliency. The program for Nu Generation Art Ensemble includes hands-on training by members of the Nu World Art Ensemble, which includes dancing, theatre, drumming, and personal reflection. Emphasis is placed on the healing process for the youth, who then share those lessons with their audience. Nu Generation Art Ensemble is currently comprised of ten youth year-round and twenty youth during the summer.
Next Generation Art Ensemble
• Next Generation Art Ensemble, (Next Generation) offers performing arts, self-determination and cultural education programs for children (ages 5-12) after school hours and during weekends. Next Generation Art Ensemble is mentored by both Nu Generation Art Ensemble and Nu World Art Ensemble. Twenty children participate in Next Generation at least once a week.
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Our results
How does this organization measure their results? It's a hard question but an important one.
Evaluation documents
Download evaluation reportsNumber of community events or trainings held and attendance
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Population(s) Served
Ethnic and racial groups, People of African descent, At-risk youth
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Increasing
Context Notes
WombWork Productions, Inc. holds many community events and trainings throughout the year whether out in a venue or in the Black Box Theatre.
Total number of works developed
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Population(s) Served
Ethnic and racial groups, People of African descent, At-risk youth
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Increasing
Context Notes
WombWork Productions, Inc. creates its own scripts and performances for community events.
Number of job skills training courses/workshops conducted
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Population(s) Served
Children and youth, Ethnic and racial groups, People of African descent
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Increasing
Context Notes
WombWork Productions, Inc. teaches virtues training, theatre skills, drumming, and rites of passage in several schools and communities throughout the course of the year.
Hours of mentoring
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Population(s) Served
Children and youth, Ethnic and racial groups, People of African descent
Related Program
Nu Generation Art Ensemble
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Increasing
Context Notes
Members of the WombWork Productions, Inc. art ensembles mentor those who are in the younger ensembles. Furthermore, the adult members of Nu World Art ensemble also teach student in Baltimore schools.
Number of youth who identify, manage, and appropriately express emotions and behaviors
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Population(s) Served
Ethnic and racial groups, People of African descent, At-risk youth
Related Program
Next Generation Art Ensemble
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Increasing
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Goals & Strategy
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Charting impact
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What is the organization aiming to accomplish?
WombWork Productions, Inc.'s goal is to heal and empower youth, families, and communities through the performing arts. The goal is to engage youth in a culturally congruent program that harnesses their artistic and creative abilities as a means of catharsis and empowerment. Another aim is to allow those affected by emotional, physical, and mental trauma to express their experiences through theatrical productions that enact social change in their communities. These productions not only allow participants and performers a stage to share their stories, but also raise the awareness of the surrounding communities and neighborhoods.
What are the organization's key strategies for making this happen?
WombWork Productions, Inc. currently has three art ensemble troupes: Nu World Art Ensemble (ages 21+), Nu Generation Art Ensemble (ages 13-20), and Next Generation Art Ensemble (ages 5-12) that allows members of all ages to join. Older members from the ensembles mentor members of younger ensembles through a mentoring system. Art ensembles rehears on a weekly basis in preparation for their social change productions that are regularly performed several times per month. All three art ensembles engage in community activism through their productions. These productions involve connecting with the Baltimore Office of Promotion and Arts and performing at both larger, citywide festivals such as Artscape to community block parties and introductory performances at smaller neighborhood events. Over more than 20 years, WombWork Productions, Inc. has touched the lives of thousands of people and families throughout Baltimore's neighborhoods, while giving its performers the theatrical skills and confidence to succeed as professional performers.
What are the organization's capabilities for doing this?
WombWork Productions, Inc. has had over two decades of experience and connections with various performers and directors. Due to the many connections made through the black community in Baltimore, as well as the theatrical and arts community in the area, WombWork Productions, Inc. has benefited from the inclusion of Emmy award-winning casting directors, tv actors/actresses, master drummers, master dancers, and artists from all walks of life who want to contribute to the WombWork Productions, Inc. mission. Art ensemble members have the dynamic energy and mobility to perform at venues and community spaces all over Baltimore, and are regularly booked for various community events.
What have they accomplished so far and what's next?
WombWork Productions, Inc. has become a household name for social change theatre in the Baltimore area. Over 1,600 youth have been reached who have performed in over 550 performances and productions. These productions have engaged audiences regarding culturally relevant social change issues. Several performers and directors form WombWork Productions, Inc. have been featured in tv shows such as HBO's The Wire, The Corner, and The Deuce. The majority of youth who start performing with WombWork Productions, Inc. gain the skills necessary to build confidence and give themselves a voice for their struggles. In the future, WombWork Productions, Inc. strives to reach even larger audiences and expand its art ensemble programs so that more communities and neighborhoods in the Baltimore City area and beyond can benefit from its productions.
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Wombwork Productions, Inc
Board of directorsas of 02/22/2022
Teara Booker
Creative Resolution Consulting
Term: 2020 - 2022
Stella Njeri Marine
Green Room
Geri Peak
Two Gems Consulting
Teara Booker
Creative Resolution Consulting
Danista Hunte
Child First Authority
Cheryl Hinton
Baltimore City Community College
Mothyna James-Brightful
Board leadership practices
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Board orientation and education
Does the board conduct a formal orientation for new board members and require all board members to sign a written agreement regarding their roles, responsibilities, and expectations? Yes -
CEO oversight
Has the board conducted a formal, written assessment of the chief executive within the past year ? No -
Ethics and transparency
Have the board and senior staff reviewed the conflict-of-interest policy and completed and signed disclosure statements in the past year? No -
Board composition
Does the board ensure an inclusive board member recruitment process that results in diversity of thought and leadership? Yes -
Board performance
Has the board conducted a formal, written self-assessment of its performance within the past three years? No
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