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The Happening: A Theatrical Mixtape is a bold, multidisciplinary performance series created and directed by Darius V. Daughtry, founder of Art Prevails Project (AP Project). Blending theatre, poetry, music, and hip-hop narrative, the works center social justice themes with a forward-looking creative lens. AP Project channels community voices to spark conversation and action, making The Happening a staple of contemporary socially engaged performance.
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Based in the Fort Lauderdale area, The Happening volumes are treated as a running discography, with Volumes I–VII produced under the AP Project umbrella. Volumes IV–VII document 2022–2025, while Volume III arrived in 2021, continuing a persistent exploration of culture, resilience, and change through intimate, powerful performances.
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In 2025, The Happening continues its theatrical journey with Volume VII, touring the Broward Center for the Performing Arts' Abdo New River Room and Amaturo Theater in Fort Lauderdale, FL. The date range around November 8–15, 2025 represents a focused, immersive experience that blends story, sound, and stagecraft to reflect current social narratives.
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We’ve got you: securing your seats for The Happening means accessing a collaborative, impact-driven art experience. Read on for the performer’s biography, discography highlights, and upcoming tour details.
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About the artist: The Happening is guided by creator and artistic director Darius V. Daughtry, a dynamic figure in contemporary theatre and poetry with a commitment to social justice storytelling. Daughtry has earned commissions for The Poetry Foundation and the U.S. Naval Academy, and has partnered on literacy initiatives with notable artists like Jason Taylor and Omari Hardwick. His work has been featured in TEDx discussions, and AP Project maintains ongoing Arts for Action partnerships at Broward Center, underscoring a sustained dedication to community engagement through performance.
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Social channels for AP Project keep fans connected: Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn offer updates, behind-the-scenes content, and opportunities to engage with the artist and community programs.
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About the artist: The Happening is guided by creator and artistic director Darius V. Daughtry, a dynamic figure in contemporary theatre and poetry with a commitment to social justice storytelling. Daughtry has earned commissions for The Poetry Foundation and the U.S. Naval Academy, and has partnered on literacy initiatives with notable artists like Jason Taylor and Omari Hardwick. His work has been featured in TEDx discussions, and AP Project maintains ongoing Arts for Action partnerships at Broward Center, underscoring a sustained dedication to community engagement through performance.
Social channels for AP Project keep fans connected: Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn offer updates, behind-the-scenes content, and opportunities to engage with the artist and community programs.
Upcoming event details: The Happening Volume VII is set for a Fort Lauderdale run at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts (Abdo New River Room / Amaturo Theater) in November 2025, presenting a focused, intimate encounter with this socially conscious multimedia performance.
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