All City Writers Presents: Liminal States

Immerse yourself in creative expression! Join All City Writers for “Liminal States” as we enter our second year together!

Witness this experimental, award-winning group of performers as they explore mental health, ancestry, family, and love, through the creation of our one-person shows – it’s a unique glimpse into our stories-in-progress, and we would love for you to be part of the artistic adventure!

“I love how our different styles have all come together so beautifully,” founder AndYes (David Loret de Mola) said. “We put so much care into having each showcase be deep, yet nurturing.”

Under the vision of director  Nicole C. Limón, founder of Matriarchy Theatre and Theatres of Color), this diverse collective shatters artistic boundaries. On our cast of accomplished performers is two-time finalist of the College Union Poetry Slam Invitational (CUPSI) Nigerian-American poet Natachi Mez; Cuban-American spoken word champion of Sacramento AndYes; and award-winning filmmaker Jorge Quintana.

If you have been yearning for substance, this event is for you. Liminal States is not just an event; it’s a celebration of the power of storytelling. So mark your calendars, grab a friend, and get ready to embark on a literary adventure like no other. We can’t wait to see you there!

Meet the performers:

Natachi Mez is a Nigerian-American writer, performer, teaching artist, and emcee who is a two time finalist at the College Union Poetry Slam Invitational (CUPSI), a Cadence Video Poetry Artist in Residence, a Seventh Wave Magazine Featured Artist, and is a 2022 – 2023 Seeding Creativity grant recipient. She has featured at the Nuyorican Poets Cafe, Oberlin College, as well as at venues in Accra, Copenhagen, and Istanbul.

Jorge Quintana is a filmmaker, and visual story teller from Sacramento, California. He is the host of The Spirits in Poetry – A Spiritual Podcast and the Director of Communications at the Latino Center of Art and Culture. His work deals with the nature of the broken human chasing perfection.

Isaac Torres blends storytelling, comedy, and spoken word into his own concoction of dramaturgical tragicomedy. “I pride myself on being vulnerable with the audience.” Ike has performed in venues and college campuses across the country as well as toured internationally. Ike has three solo plays, Scatterbrained (2015), manCHILD (2021) and A Cosmic Ray of Sunshine (2022).

JRowe has traveled all over the country sharing stages with slam poetry legends like Buddy Wakefield and America’s Got Talent winner Brandon Leake and has been asked to perform at illustrious events like the Democratic National Convention. J Rowe’s work centers around the evolutions of love, identity, and humanity and often draws artistic inspiration from simplistic beauty such as nature and day-to-day interactions.

Ms. Moxiebrain is a Chicana writer hailing from Sacramento, California. She has been performing in the greater Sacramento region since she was 16. She utilizes poetry, storytelling, and hip hop to share her story. Her work focuses on issues regarding women, mental health, self-actualization, and more.

AndYes (David Loret de Mola) is a nonbinary, first-generation Cuban-American performer, and one of the top-50 spoken word artists in the world after competing in the Individual World Poetry Slam in 2019. They are also the founder of All City Writers, and also the Grand Slam Poetry Champion of Sacramento. They have previously worked alongside The City of Sacramento, the Crocker Art Museum, Loaves & Fishes, Planned Parenthood, the World Economic Forum, and The California Democratic Convention

Expect an unforgettable exploration of love, identity, and humanity through this powerful lens. Witness the depth and brilliance of artistic expression at its finest, masterminded by Limón and brought to life by this diverse and talented group.