Shampagne: The Web Series

"So, can you rap?"

If, like me, hearing this question leads to sweaty palms, uptick in heartbeat, and an urge to leave whatever room you're in IMMEDIATELY, you have a small taste of how I felt a year ago.

Imagine, you have finished your prepared monologue or sides in the audition room, and the casting associate or director, looks at with you a smile, says "Thank you" and goes on to ask "So, can you rap?" Now, imagine that that happens to you multiple times over the course of one week, without any warning.

Merp!

And so the idea for Shampagne: The Web Series was born!
 The show follows, M, a 20-something actress in New York City, fed up with having to fit into the industry's "black girl" box, and decides to break convention, sort of, and become a hip-hop star, who will then book oodles of
acting work. 

We've all reached points in our lives, especially in our 20s, when we're just not sure what our next move is going to be. M, makes an extreme choice and you (the audience) have an amazing opportunity to join her for the ride. 


Shampagne is currently in production in Harlem, NY and we need your help. Every dollar you donate to the fund will help:

*Feed cast and crew on set
*Buy costumes for the actors
*Transport cast and crew to set locations
*Furnish and decorate our sets
*Reserve amazing locales for our shoots
*Compensate the cast and crew for their time and talent

2015 has been an exciting year for artists of color, and I pride myself in being able to say that every member of the Shampagne team are artists of color. From the cast, to the Directors of Photography, to the producer and writer, we are a band of young creatives, bringing our talents and perspectives to the soul of this production. 

Shampagne: The Web Series
Created, Written and Produced by: Melissa Mickens
Directed by: Jason Gray

Cast
M/Pagnecham : Melissa Mickens
Leroy Legend: Barron B. Bass
Brandon: Jason Gray
Alicia: Alicia Lundgren
James: David J. Cork
Udab: Kendra Holloway

Featuring: Amber Robinson and Christopher Usher

Crew
Director of Photography: Jamie Li
Co-Director of Photography: Pierce Robinson
Producer: Glenn Quentin
Editor: Kendra Holloway
Original Music by: Barron B. Bass

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Shampagne: The Web Series