Sounds of the West End

Conceived and Directed by Ameenah Kaplan
Inspired by In the West End written by Will Power and illustrated by R. Gregory Christie, commissioned by the Alliance Theatre in partnership with the Mayor's Summer Reading Club

Inspired by the children's book In the West End by Will Power and R. Gregory Christie, this aural adventure will immerse you in the sounds of Atlanta’s historic West End neighborhood. From the talk on the sidewalks to the whoosh of the MARTA trains, join us for a rhythmic and tasty trip through the epicenter of vegan cooking in Atlanta.  

Recommended for children 0-5 and their grown-ups.

Stream includes:

  • 4 video episodes
  • 6 audio tracks
  • Activity guide
  • Google Earth experience
  • Interactive web experience

Stream is available for $10 or as part of the Kathy & Ken Bernhardt Theatre for the Very Young Package. 

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Illustration of a person with short hair facing a street with cars, trees, and buildings in the background, dominated by blue and pink colors.
Text graphic reads: "SOUNDS OF THE WEST END" with "SOUNDS" in large yellow letters and "OF THE WEST END" in smaller white letters below.

Sounds of the West End

Mar 16 – Apr 30, 2021

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Conceived and Directed by Ameenah Kaplan
Inspired by In the West End written by Will Power and illustrated by R. Gregory Christie, commissioned by the Alliance Theatre in partnership with the Mayor’s Summer Reading Club

Inspired by the children’s book In the West End by Will Power and R. Gregory Christie, this aural adventure will immerse you in the sounds of Atlanta’s historic West End neighborhood. From the talk on the sidewalks to the whoosh of the MARTA trains, join us for a rhythmic and tasty trip through the epicenter of vegan cooking in Atlanta.  

Recommended for children 0-5 and their grown-ups.

Stream includes:

  • 4 video episodes
  • 6 audio tracks
  • Activity guide
  • Google Earth experience
  • Interactive web experience

Stream is available for $10 or as part of the Kathy & Ken Bernhardt Theatre for the Very Young Package. 

Donate.

Trailer

Preview the Interactive Web Experience

Creative Team

Creative

Ameenah Kaplan

Ameenah Kaplan

Director
Felipe Barral

Felipe Barral

Director of Photography
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Ben Laurance

Video Editor
A man with short dark hair, wearing a green collared shirt over a white undershirt, smiles while leaning against a white wall.

Christopher Moses

Line Producer
Olivia Aston Bosworth

Olivia Aston Bosworth

Associate Producer
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Kendra Nicole Johnson

First AD
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Eugene H. Russell, IV

Composer
Okorie "OKCello" Johnson

Okorie “OKCello” Johnson

Composer
Akumba Bynum-Roberson

Akumba Bynum-Roberson

Composer
Multiband Studios

Multiband Studios

Sound Designer & Theme Music Composer

Cast

Naima Carter Russell

Naima Carter Russell

Mom
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Adara Z. Russell

Addie
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