Finding My Voice (2022)

My Voice Theatre (MVT) is an issues-based youth theater company founded in 1996. The company has performed for thousands of local community residents at RiseBoro's Youth Center, and civilian and government officials at the Brooklyn Family Court, and at the Supreme Court of New York City. Governor Pataki, and Department of Education Chancellor Klein have been in attendance at MVT performances. Each year MVT performs at the annual RiseBoro Community Partnership's Youth Day and Street Fairs. They have also performed at the North Brooklyn Coalition Against Family Violence Graduation and have appeared on "In The Know" on Brooklyn Community Access Television, "The Artists Forum" on MNNTV in Manhattan, as well as on "UTV Live" in Ireland. In the early 2000's, MVT has traveled and performed abroad in Liverpool, England, and Enniskillen, Northern Ireland. Recent works include the plays "On Da Stoop", "Scenes Unseen" and "QuaranScenes-My COVID Life". This documentary short touches on a few key members and their stories of My Voice Theatre. Eric Espino was a member of the company in the early 2000s who now heads his own photography and film companies. Several years ago, we had spoken about the desire for the work and impact of My Voice Theatre to be shared, and the 25th Anniversary gave us the reason to get it done. The planets aligned as 8 alumni, spanning the whole 25 years, came back and gave of themselves, sharing their stories one more time.