The Omegan Conference Edition 2016

The Omegan
Theta Mu Mu Talent Hunt Competition
Baltimore, MD. March 2016. The Brothers of Theta Mu Mu held their
2016 Talent Hunt at the world famous Arena Players Theater. Baltimore’s
Arena Players is the oldest continually performing and historically African-American
Community Theater in the United States. From its humble
beginnings in 1953, by a small aspiring group of ambitious fledgling actors,
Arena Players has a proud history of community service and outstanding
dramatic achievements. Theta Mu Mu wanted to use this venue
to acclimate students in the Baltimore community to this historic site. The
evening was hosted by Actor/Comedian and Vice Basileus Stacey Carver
who has been the visionary of the Growth of Theta Mu Mu’s Talent Hunt
The event feature 4 visual artists and 7 Performing Artist. The presentation
of the arts showcased some of the best talents on the East Coast. At
the end of the evening $1,000 in Scholarships were awarded Tyler Moore
(Polytechnic) - Visual Arts and DaVontay Haynie (School for the Arts) -
Performing Arts. The packed audience left the arena pleased by the talent
displayed.
TMM Talent Hunt Participant
Theta Mu Mu Transforming Lives Through Theater
Voice of the Second District
Baltimore, MD. March 2016. The Brothers of Theta Mu Mu Chapter
collaborated with Transforming Lives through Theatre to put on a performing
arts program to focus on mental illness and suicide prevention.
The program entitled “The End of The Rope” was a one woman show performed
by Radience Pittman focusing on the lives on several individuals
who battling Bipolar Disorder, Schizophrenic, Paranoia, PTSD, OCD and
Clinical Depression. The social action committee of Theta Mu Mu Chapter
wanted to use this program as a platform to bring awareness to issues
that has plagued the African American community. There was standing
room only for this event. At the conclusion of the program the brothers
open up for dialogue with the audience. Mental Health clinicians were
available to respond to inquiries of the audience.
Xi Lambda Lambda Read In
Ms. Radience Pittman performing one of her skits on a person with Depression
XLL Brothers with Summit Park Librarian Ms. Elizabeth Hurley at the Read In
Rockland County, NY. February 12, 20016. The Brothers of Xi Lambda
Lambda participated in the East Ramapo School, Rockland County, New
York, District’s “Read In”. The “Read In” was held at the Summit Park
Elementary School. For the one-day event, Ms. Elizabeth Hurley, the
school’s librarian, invited community organizations to read to classes
throughout the day.
Members of the Rockland Ques were assigned classes ranging from 3rd –
5th graders. The students were full of enthusiasm during the event. Floyd
Long, Basileus, stated “Summit Park’s “Read In” mission was aligned
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with our Assault on Illiteracy Social Action Program. I’m thankful the
chapter was involved with the youth of our community. The XiLL Brothers
made it interactive to keep the students engaged. Principal and Delta
Sigma Theta sorority member, Ms. Kim Hewlitt, was very appreciative
for the Rockland Ques’ participation in this meaningful event.
Chapter Participants were Floyd Long, Basileus, Antonio Dinkins, Immediate
Past, Rockland County Legislator Toney Earl, Dennis McGloster,
Editor, Nyron McLeish.
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