Randall Galera Showreel - 2020

Santa Monica-based scriptwriter and songwriter Charise Sowells brings us the story of Alexander, a biracial young man torn between two worlds that span space and time. As an employee of his plantation-owning father and a son to his enslaved mother, he must navigate the complicated existence of interracial overseers and the ways his unique position impacts his family. Those struggles parallel those of Alex’s second world, as a biracial teenager trying to find his place in today’s times. The context is different, but the issues remain the same--because nothing is truly black and white. During a time of deep uncertainty for many artists, we had a desire to put some theater out into the world, and connect with other artists. With an international cast of actors from 5 different countries, this virtual staged reading of An Ocean In My Soul is as unforgettable as it is powerful!