About the Artist

Veronique LaShell MacRae (Playwright/Performer) is a NYC born, NC raised writer, director, educator and performer based in Washington, DC. As the founder of The VMJ Arts Collective, Veronique aims to curate a holistic, creative arts marketplace that speaks to the well-being, training, and development of the artist. The collective provides creative think tank spaces in conjunction with education, training, consulting and self-care services for performing, creative, literary, and media artists. As a member of The Screen Actors Guild (SAG-AFTRA), Actors’ Equity Association (AEA) and the Association of Writers & Writing Program (AWP), Veronique’s written and artistic works are rooted in the areas of social justice, identity and health awareness. She aims to lift narratives and stories that give voice to the voiceless, light to the darkness and inspiration to all. As an educator, she utilizes her artistic gifts to empower and educate students by teaching them to utilize their voices for community and global impact. NYC Off-Broadway: "Chocolate Vanilla" (Director, Playwright), "Walking Again" (Director, Playwright), NYC Regional: “The Suicide Journals” (Director, Playwright). Fringe Circuit: “Blackwomanology: Beyond the Headlines” (Director, 2021 Edinburgh Fringe Festival), "Rainbow Children, Angel Babies & Fruitless Fig Trees" (Playwright, Performer; Chicago Fringe, Philadelphia Shoe Box Theatre Festival, BOOM Fringe Charlotte, NC), Film/TV: “Peace in the Mourning Star” (Director/Writer), "Just" (Assistant Director), "Critical Missing" (Assistant Director), "The Decision" (Director, Writer). Author -"The Artist Escape: Refreshing, Renewal & Rejuvenation for the Creative Soul" and “In a Field Full of Lavender Trees.” Additional information is available at www.vmjartscollective.com & www.veroniquemacrae.com.

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This event is appropriate for ages 18+

Adult Language

Systems of Oppression
Mental Health
Assault

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