The Anansi Writers Workshop was founded in 1990 by Kamau Daáood, Akilah Oliver, Nafis Nabawi and Anthony Lyons. In 1993, Michael Datcher initiated the development of a three-part format for the workshop. Our tradition of a community workshop began in the late 1960s at the Watts Writers’ Workshop, where World Stage co-founder Kamau Daáood started his writing career. For general information and booking, contact V. Kali, the Anansi Writers Workshop Coordinator, at vkaliflowers@gmail.com.

Hosted by Ralph Gibson. Located on the World Stage's enclosed patio. Masks and temperature checks required. 20 people excluding house band and host allowed inside the patio at a time. INSTRUMENTALISTS ONLY.

Started by our beloved Billy Higgins, the World Stage Trap Drum Workshop is a wonderful hands-on experience designed especially for children. Participants learn to play the trap drum set and gain an intimate understanding of rhythm and percussion. Our focus is on roots and the rudiments. This workshop is coordinated by Cornel Fauler.

Find the music in your voice. The World Stage Vocal Workshop provides vocal coaching, ear training and music theory to singers and aspiring singers. The goal: finding the music in your voice and finding your own voice in the music. This workshop instruction is led by Matilda Haywood, an arranger, music consultant, award-winning music director, actress, educator, vocalist, pianist, organist, singer/songwriter, composer, saxist, clarinetist, historian and martial artist! Renee Fisher-Mims is the vocal workshop coordinator.

S.H.I.N.E. Mawusi is about Sisters Healing, Inspiring, Nurturing, and Empowering, in the Hands of God. It was formed and established by Rene Fisher-Mims with an intent & purpose to spread the knowledge of West African Drum culture to women in the community. With a vision of healing, empowering, caring, and inspiring women to play the instruments of African descent, S.H.I.N.E. wishes to pass on the wisdom to those who desire to gain awareness of this culture through teaching and performing in different areas. Performances for concerts, Black History programs, churches, shows, and private parties are many tools used by S.H.I.N.E. in an effort to show the wonderful joy of women drummers and musicians. These sisters come with fire, in addition to endless energy, singing and dancing with power from on High. For booking information, membership or additional information on S.H.I.N.E., please contact Director/Founder Rene Fisher-Mims at (323) 236-8649.

Coordinated by Billy McCoy, this workshop goes through the decades of the past century of jazz development. The World Stage Big Band functions as a rehearsal band which explores the wide and wonderful world of jazz as performed by a large ensemble.

Hosted by Rene Fisher. Located on the World Stage's enclosed patio. Masks and temperature checks required. 20 people excluding house band and host allowed inside the patio at a time. VOCALISTS ONLY.