VI Degrees

The Provocative, Shocking, Suspenseful “VI DEGREES” is sure to provide an eye opening look at controversial lifestyles including “living on the Down Low”, extramarital affairs, former inmates returning home from prison, prostitution, and unprotected sex that are in some opinions attributed to the high rate of HIV/AIDS prevalence in the African American community .  The play provides a sobering look at disparate rates of testing and treatment of HIV/AIDS in the African American community and seeks to promote a change in these practices.  A powerful message in support of protected sex is also presented.

"I am working now, for example, to produce a new play here in Philly that has received amazing reception at a sneak preview we presented at the Painted Bride recently. This very entertaining but sobering shockingly serious play by local playwright Kash Goins, innovatively pries the cover off of the DL scene and how it affects a close-knit family, their best friends, and their wedding plans. This one promises to be one of the hottest and, perhaps, the most controversial tickets in town!" - Walter Dallas, former Artistic Director of Freedom Theatre.

A word from the Writer/Director: Kash Goins
"I hope you find VI Degrees to be interesting, compelling, and provocative! I have served the Philadelphia theatre community for the last ten years most often as an actor, then as also a playwright / director.  Most of my theatrical joy has been created at Freedom Repertory Theatre under the direction of my mentor, Mr. Walter Dallas; who afforded me the opportunity to create the characters of Bubbles Sweeny in “Sparkle, the Musical”, Joseph (father of Jesus) in “Lazarus, Unstoned”, and to discover the complex character Cholly Breedlove in “The Bluest Eye”.  Most recently, I’ve had the opportunity to work with G. Lloyd Morris of I AM Productions in gospel productions, “The Dreamer” alongside the legendary Shirley Murdock, and “The Butterfly Man”.  Parallel to the time that I’ve worked in regional theatre, I’ve had the wonderful experience of heading the Sharon Baptist Church Drama Ministry for 7 years, until 2007.  That experience afforded me an opportunity to help touch tens of thousands of lives.  It was also at Sharon that I was able to write my previous social impacting drama – “The Pastor and His Sign” which addressed the recent rise of youth violence in Philadelphia and corresponding “Stop Snitching” culture.  While The Pastor and His Sign was born of personal circumstances, this production of VI Degrees is not. However, there is no less emphasis on the importance of the subject matter.  VI Degrees is very unique to me in that it’s my first production where in the creation phase the written characters took over and didn’t need my voice, views, nor experiences to speak.  I’m very thrilled to have traveled the journey they have taken me on since I began to write it and hope that you share that experience as well.   I thank GOD for breath, HIS will, Grace, Mercy, and HIS given abilities.  I thank my “Super Wife” Tiffany and our three sons for unending inspiration, motivation and support.  I also thank my massive throng of friends and family that continue to support me tirelessly in each endeavor.  With your support, I will continue to produce works that allow us opportunities to reflect upon the impact we have on our collective state of being.  And I will continue to be at the forefront of this innovative and exciting new authentic urban theatre genre."

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