Pinellas Diaspora Arts Project

05/26/2026

Reposted from Pinellas Diaspora Arts Project’s (PDAP) new clinic, ACT LIKE YA KNOW, or A.L.Y.K. (pronounced “Alec”), is a free acting and community theater workshop offering youth and adults the opportunity to explore their emotions, physicality, and communication skills — while having fun. Award-winning actor, filmmaker, Cranstan Cumberbatch and PDAP have been bringing programs to Artz 4 Life since 2024, so when PDAP approached him about teaching the acting workshops at the location in North Greenwood, he didn’t hesitate.
https://theweeklychallenger.com/award-winning-cctor-filmmaker-cranstan-cumberbatch-teaches-free-acting-classes-in-clearwater-starting-june-2/

05/10/2026

PDAP, in collaboration with NOMADstudio's " Studio on the Block," is proud to present a new project: Act Like Ya Know -- A.L.Y.K. Community Theater Project.

ALYK is an acting and community theater project that offers youth and adults the opportunity to explore their emotions, physicality, and communication skills while having fun!

Beginning on Tuesday evenings, June 2 - August 18, from 7 pm – 9 pm, ALYK will be taught by award-winning actor, director, writer, and producer Cranstan Cumberbatch of DreamMakerz Productions.

ALYK happens at Artz 4 Life Academy at 1751 Kings Highway, Clearwater, FL 33755.

Perfect for beginners or experienced performers, teens and adults ages 16 and above will explore exercises in:
Acting fundamentals** Improvisation** Scene study** character analysis and development**

Participants will learn foundational acting techniques and apply those skills in a live showcase.

If you’ve ever wanted to get up on stage… gain confidence in public speaking…or have fun working in an ensemble with others – come “Act like ya know” with us on Tuesdays from 7 pm – 9 pm!

For more information or to register, copy and paste this link https://bit.ly/42q2aie or use the qr code! For more info email [email protected].

Online, visit https://pinellasdiasporaartsproject.org/alyk-community-theater/

05/10/2026

What an incredible experience at the Tampa Bay Chalk Festival 💛✨

Tampa Bay Chalk Festival we are beyond grateful for everyone who made this event so special. A heartfelt THANK YOU to all of our amazing volunteers—this simply would not have been as wonderful without your time, energy, and dedication.

To our talented artists and entertainers … you truly showed up and showed OUT. Your creativity, passion, and expression brought so much beauty and meaning to this event.

A very special thank you to our team—your hard work behind the scenes made everything possible. We couldn’t have done this without you.

And to everyone who came out to join us, thank you for being part of such a powerful and healing experience. Your presence meant everything.

Until next time 🎨💫

05/07/2026

All the hearts!!

05/06/2026

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05/01/2026

Yesss!! Parents snd caregivers reading to their lils is the first step to literacy!!

04/29/2026

Thank you I Love the Burg St. Pete for the love!!

This Saturday, May 2, the sidewalks of St. Pete's historic Deuces will once again transform into an open-air gallery as the Pinellas Diaspora Arts Project