"The Method is Me" with Akili Holder Cozart

In this episode of Durham Artist Archive (DAA), I sat down with Akili Holder Cozart, a true Renaissance woman who’s doing it all as an actress, director, storyteller, and more. We jumped right into her work with Bump the Triangle, a nonprofit bringing music and arts education to Black and Brown kids in Durham, and her big dream of turning their theater program into a full-on community theater. Akili’s love for working with kids is contagious, and I loved hearing how collaborating with the students through a holistic approach, not only strengthens their technical skill, but also keeps her personal creativity fresh.We also dug into her internationally acclaimed role in Finding Patience: Nobody Sees Them, her distinct approach to acting, and her recent directorial debut with Helen’s History Hop which was performed at The Hayti Heritage Center. Our conversation was a mix of deep dives into her creative process and some light, funny moments along the way. If you’re into theater, performance, or just love hearing from someone who’s all about building community through art (as many of DAA guests do!), then this episode’s for you. 🎭✨🎬Listen on Apple PodcastsListen on SpotifyConnect with Akili Holder Cozart:https://www.instagram.com/akilitheartist/https://www.facebook.com/AkiliHConnect with me:https://www.instagram.com/alwhyssa/https://www.instagram.com/womanifestomag/alyssacuffie.comwomanifestomag.comSupport the Pod:https://ko-fi.com/alwhyssaAdditional Details:Sponsored by VAE Raleigh and their Snapdragon GrantRecorded at Queeny's in Durham Get full access to The Durham Artist Archive at durhamartistarchive.substack.com/subscribe