ANGEL’S PALACE BRINGS POWERFUL HUMAN-TRAFFICKING STAGE PRODUCTION TO NEWARK SEPTEMBER 20

The Newark production features Gayla QueenAce Devonne as the unsuspecting Yasmine; Javon “Mr. Showtime” Johnson as the devoted Landon; Garrett Patterson as the tormented Raw; JT Keitt as the diabolical Lady Dai; Anna Linzie as the calculating Madame Shai; Nicole Cherie as the undercover Sasha Fierce; Auburn Chandler as the predatory Jack; and Coach Wes as the corrupt Blake. Together, the characters reveal different faces of trafficking and exploitation—from grooming and abuse to corruption, secrecy and survival—while demonstrating how easily danger can hide behind people who appear familiar, trustworthy or powerful. Angel’s Palace challenges audiences to look beyond stereotypes about trafficking and consider the complicated circumstances that can leave victims vulnerable. Through a story inspired by real-life circumstances, the production puts faces and human experiences behind an issue too often reduced to statistics. angelspalace.org