BABA & Me is set to play The Green Room 42 – this Friday, September 8th at 8PM.
From recent Tisch graduate Robert D. Jackson comes a one man show combining elements of hip-hop, theatrical performance and of course, comedy. BABA & ME chronicles Jackson’s life as a black artist in the Third Ward of Houston, TX. BABA & ME: A Young Man in Search of His Father permits an audience to join Jackson on his 24th birthday as he searches for the meaning of paternity, journey, and purpose. BABA & ME is dedicated to his father, Robert Dean Jackson, who died on January 11th, 1999 – a victim of gun violence. This year, on September 24th, 2017, he would have been 42.
From stories about losing his father as a young biracial boy to his first love during adolescence and his experiences with racism, Jackson unearths his life from his roots to highlighting his travels and recent success! The evening is sponsored by Jackson’s nonprofit organization, TORCH, and a portion all profits raised will go in support of those affected by Hurricane Harvey.
On his father’s birthday this year, Jackson had plans to reprise his performance in Houston. As the performance space has since flooded, TORCH co-Founder Dimitri J. Moise (Book of Mormon, Joan of Arc, Superhero) has dedicated a Facebook campaign to show support. Proceeds to the campaign will be going to the Center for Disaster Philanthropy. For every dollar raised, Facebook will match.
About ROBERT: Robert D. Jackson is from Houston, Texas, and is a recent graduate of New York University, where he studied Drama in the Tisch School of the Arts and minored in Public Policy & Management and Sociology. Jackson is an actor, activist, and motivational speaker. Since his time at NYU, Jackson has served as a Disney Dreamers Academy Champion/Ambassador for Walt Disney World Parks & Resorts, New York University Admissions Ambassador, Operations Director/Executive Liaisons for “My” Right to Learn: Daring to Dream & Doing Your Dreams, and has dedicated hundreds of hours of community service in the New York City area. Jackson considers himself a global citizen as he has traveled to over 20 countries since his time at NYU. Robert is also a recipient of several scholarships, including the Gates Millennium Scholarship and Coca Cola Scholars Foundation. This year, Jackson is attending NYU pursuing a master’s degree in Educational Leadership, Politics and Advocacy.
About TORCH: TORCH is a network that consists of millennials who aim to cultivate a generation of creators by defining the 21st century arts entrepreneur and equipping young artists with the tools necessary to become successful. Through our mentorship programs, funding and grants, and startup and digital marketing methodologies, we will cultivate a new generation of creative entrepreneurs by helping students, especially those from marginalized communities, launch successful careers in the arts with sustainable incomes.
For tickets to BABA & Me: https://web.ovationtix.com/trs/pe.c/10197486
To learn more about TORCH: https://torchunites.com/
To donate/support the Facebook Campaign: https://www.facebook.com/donate/2010899202524883/