The acclaimed child-led stage production Brown Girls Rising returns to Atlanta for three performances from January 30 through February 1, serving as a powerful opening to Black History Month in the city known as the Black Mecca. Written by 7-time NAACP Award-winning writer Dr. Kinnik Sky, the production has garnered significant attention from industry professionals and audiences alike for its authentic storytelling and emotional impact.
Brown Girls Rising centers on the emotional journeys of young Black girls as they discover their voices, challenge expectations, and step confidently into their identities. The production creates space for vulnerability, joy, and self-definition through honest performances, offering an inspiring experience for audiences of all ages. Originally conceived as an industry showcase, the show quickly evolved after its debut when audience and industry response proved overwhelming.
Prominent casting director Leslie M. Green called the experience "pure magic," while film producer Errol Sadler described the show as beautiful and deeply impactful. Atlanta-based casting director George Pierre noted that although each performer was unique, they were powerfully connected through one shared purpose, making audiences "feel something real." These endorsements highlight the production's significance not just as entertainment but as a meaningful cultural contribution.
The production features choreography by Atlanta-based creative visionary Dwight Holt Jr., whose emotionally driven movement work adds depth and power to the storytelling. Holt Jr. is the creator of the globally recognized movement Dance Your Pounds Off and has received national attention through appearances on Ellen, The Real, Essence Magazine, and Tamron Hall. His involvement underscores the production's commitment to artistic excellence and emotional resonance.
Dr. Kinnik Sky, the production's writer, is an award-winning writer, producer, director, actress, and acclaimed acting coach whose stage productions have earned 11 NAACP Theatre Award nominations and 7 wins. She has also served as a trusted on-set acting coach for Disney and ABC and is widely known in Hollywood as "The Child Whisperer." Her expertise in working with young performers contributes to the production's authentic and powerful performances.
For families and communities in Atlanta and beyond, Brown Girls Rising represents more than just a theatrical event—it offers a timely cultural moment that celebrates Black girlhood and provides representation often missing from mainstream media. The production's return to Atlanta during the beginning of Black History Month invites audiences to witness the brilliance, vulnerability, and becoming of Black girls through live theatre, contributing to broader conversations about representation, identity, and cultural heritage.
Tickets and additional information about the production are available at https://www.kinniksky.com.
