SOUL TO THE POLLS: 

A Motown-Inspired Evening
with Nygel D. Robinson 

Nygel D. Robinson returns to Baltimore Center Stage for Soul to the Polls, a celebration of music, community, and civic engagement featuring Baltimore favorites J. Aria, Greeyo, plus Tanea Reneé and Delaney Thompson from the cast of CHARMZ. We believe art has the power to bring people together, spark conversation, and inspire action—and Soul to the Polls does exactly that, creating a space to gather, celebrate, and connect through music while encouraging all of us to take part in the civic life of our city.

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Featuring: 

		Nygel D. Robinson is an artist based in New York City. He’s a Lortel, Drama Desk, Drama League, and Outer Critics Circle winner. Nygel is the co-creator of Mexodus. Select writing credits include Charmz: The Other Reindeer (music and lyrics), The Ballad of John Henry (book, music, and lyrics), and R&J: Fire on the Bayou (music and lyrics). Follow him on TikTok (@nygeldrobinson) and IG (@nygeld). Last but not least, he’s thankful for his family and hometown of LaGrange, NC who made all of this possible. He is nothing without their love.
		J. Aria is a powerhouse vocalist redefining modern R&B with her soulful tone and commanding stage presence. Known for her standout single “DND,” she has graced stages at iconic venues like SOB’s, the Baltimore x Baltimore Festival, and Sofar Sounds. J. Aria has also graced the stage with influential 90s group Changing faces, A two-time Baltimore Crown Award nominee, J. Aria delivers artistry that resonates with the heart and inspires the ears.
		GREEYO. is a lifelong performing and multidisciplinary artist, media production specialist, and Director of Community Engagement at Baltimore Center Stage. He transforms sound, story, and space into immersive experiences that electrify audiences, leaving them forever liberated.
		Tanea Reneé, a proud Baltimore native that is thrilled to be returning to Baltimore Center Stage! Reneé is most locally known for her role as Billie Holiday in the extended run of ‘Lady at Emerson’s Bar and Grill’ here at BCS. Her performance earned her the 2023 Broadway World Nomination for “Best Performer in a Musical”. Tour: Smokey Joe’s Cafe (Swing Bj/Pattie). Regional: A Night with Janis Joplin (Blues Woman), Smokey Joe’s Cafe (Brenda), Aida (Nehebka), A Night of Shakespeare: King Lear (Conrdelia) dir. Charles S. Dutton, Little Shop of Horrors (Chrystal). TV/Film: ‘The Chapelle Show’. ‘CMT’s The Ultimate Coyote Ugly Search Season3’ (contestant), ‘Step It Up’. Tanea is grateful to the CHARMZ Team for this exciting premiere opportunity. Heartfelt thanks to her amazing village of family and friends for their endless love and support. Special love to Rue, Bin, Lex! (James1:17) @tanearenee
		Delaney is a Baltimore native, and couldn’t be more excited to be working with Center Stage. She is a recent graduate of Syracuse University, where she earned her Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre. Recent credits include Little Women and Bernarda Alba (Syracuse University). She would like to take this time to thank God, her family, and friends for their love and support!