The child-led stage production Brown Girls Rising returns to Atlanta for performances on January 30, January 31, and February 1, ushering in Black History Month in the city widely known as the Black Mecca. Written by 7-time NAACP Award-winning writer Dr. Kinnik Sky, the production has been praised by industry professionals as "pure magic" and "far more powerful than expected from a child-led production," emerging as a significant cultural moment for families and communities.
Brown Girls Rising centers the emotional journeys of young Black girls as they discover their voices, challenge expectations, and step confidently into who they are becoming. Through honest performances and authentic storytelling, the production creates space for vulnerability, joy, and self-definition while offering an inspiring experience for audiences of all ages. The show 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.
Originally conceived as an industry showcase, Brown Girls Rising 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."
Dr. Kinnik Sky 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 production company, Kinnik Sky Entertainment, is dedicated to creating socially impactful stage, film, and television projects that center authentic storytelling and underrepresented voices.
The return of Brown Girls Rising to Atlanta represents more than just theatrical entertainment—it serves as a powerful cultural statement at the beginning of Black History Month. The production invites audiences to witness the brilliance, vulnerability, and becoming of Black girls through live theatre, creating meaningful dialogue about representation, identity, and the power of youth voices. For business and technology leaders interested in cultural innovation, the success of this production demonstrates how authentic storytelling can create significant cultural impact and community engagement. Tickets and additional information are available at https://www.kinniksky.com.
