Michael's Daughter
Projects
From a one-woman stage production to an annual summer camp and ongoing workshops, check out the various projects created and presented by Michael’s Daughter
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Services
Working with Ciera was such a rewarding experience! Having been her former student to working with her as an artist and teacher, allowed me to develop more as an actor. I worked with Ms. Payton last summer as a part of Casa (I forgot the name). I assisted with creative writing, improv sessions, daily journals and character development. Her use of integrating Michael’s Daughter in her lessons allowed the participants to be open with the group and themselves. I am so proud of her tenacity and accomplishments. I truly believe that expanding this project to neighboring cities and communities will surely be an asset for our future. – Leianna Bell
“Ciera Payton is one of those rare individuals who knows how to emphasize the best in everyone she encounters. She is insightful, articulate, honest, and extremely giving. I cannot thank her enough for the support, and guidance she has offered to me both personally and professionally. Brace yourself – if you are fortunate to be coached by Ciera – You will never be the same.” -Gregory Fennell
Process
1. Connect
It all starts with discussing your ideas to make your time with Michael's Daughter become a succes.
2. Goals
What is the desired outcome; Final Performance Presentation, Empoowerment Keynote Speech, Experiencing the Live Production? Tell us your projected goals in working with Michael's Daughter
3. Development
We find the right fit for your project and ideas, combine those with the Michael's Daughter services and watch the magic unfold!
4. Keeping it up
Relationship is key in matainiting a healthy collaboration. Michael's Daughter will be sure to be accessable for your creative needs.
About
Aspire to Inspire
1 in 43 American Children has an incarcerated parent. 75% of those children are expected to end up in prison as well.
In 2011, Actress Ciera Payton took the bold step to write her story as a solo theatrical production and present it to the City of Los Angeles. Coming from a challenging upbringing and being an adult dealing with the stigma of having an incarcerated parent, Ciera was just seeking a creative yet effective way to express herself. Thus, Michael’s Daughter was created and presented at the NoHo Arts Center!
Performing all over Californing with the Hollywood Fringe, Los Angeles Women’s Theatre Festival, American Conservatory Theatre, and eventually traveling to New York for it’s off-broadway debut with United Solo, Ciera quickly discovered the power of sharing her story. Many audience members would express how Michael’s Daughter is their story and how they thrive to share theirs.
I am a human being, nothing human is alien to me. – Terence 195 B.C.
Over the years, Ciera has found a way to combine her personal journey with the skills and training acquired from her studies at University of North Carolina School of the Arts, New Orleans Center for Creative Arts, and her time served as Associate Director of What Girls Know, to create a platform which produces original material, through creative writing and acting workshops, one-on-one presentations, and performance pieces.
Her mission is simple: She aspires to inspire those seeking the desire to express their truth!
