Hi friends, family, and community,

As we move through Black History Month—a time of reflection, creation, and honoring the stories that shape us, I’m excited to share a project that has been living in my body and spirit for a long time.

My name is Ayana Amoa, and I’m preparing to bring my original show

“ Lapse “ written by me and directed by Ephraim Williams to the stage March 28th, 2026.

If you’d like to support this work, donation instructions can be found at the bottom of this message under

"Important Note About GoFundMe Tips".

When you donate you will receive a complimentary ticket to the performance via online or in person. I will reach out to confirm your ticketing choice.

I’m inviting you to support this journey. Your contributions will help cover essential costs, including:

• Performance and production expenses

• Venue rental and theater costs

• Director and stage manager compensation

• Artist and creative team payments

• Props and costumes

This is an independently produced project, and every dollar raised goes directly toward honoring the people, space, and labor that make this work possible. Your support helps ensure that everyone involved is valued and compensated with care.

If you’re able, please consider donating or sharing this campaign. Every contribution—no matter the size—brings this vision closer to the moment we gather in the room together.

Thank you for your continued encouragement, belief, and love. I can’t wait to share this experience with you.

With gratitude,

Ayana Amoa and Ephraim Williams

Important Note About GoFundMe Tips

When you make a donation on GoFundMe, the website automatically adds a 17.5% tip for GoFundMe services. This tip is labeled “Tip GoFundMe services” and is separate from your donation to this campaign.

If you do not wish to give an extra tip to GoFundMe and would like your full donation to go directly to this campaign, please follow these steps:

1.Enter the amount you would like to donate to the campaign.

2.You will see a green bar or scale labeled “Tip GoFundMe services.”

3.Slide the green bar all the way to the left until it reads 0%.

By setting the tip to 0%, GoFundMe will not receive an additional tip, and your entire donation will go to me and this campaign.

Thank you so much for your support and care.