Maria Hendricks (Assonet & Mashpee Wampanoag), Cultural and Language Consultant, is a multilingual, Afroindigenous actress, singer & activist. She is absolutely thrilled to bring a variety of Indigenous talent to the UnCommon Stage this season that features what Native American artists are creating beyond the “traditional” locally and beyond! Maria herself has performed on professional stages in Boston, New York, Vermont, Washington DC, Virginia and even South Dakota!
She has also served as Resident Artist/Co-Artistic Director at New Repertory Theatre for two seasons (nominated for 7 Boston Theater Critics Association-Elliot Norton Awards in 2024!). Her work at New Rep focused on the celebration of & creating platforms for historically, marginalized voices & groups in the Greater Boston area. Some of her producer credits include community collaborations on Watertown Multicultural fest, WatertownPRIDE, and Indigenous Peoples day events to name a few. Because of her significant work in arts and culture in Watertown, Maria has been nominated to be the chair of the Watertown Square Cultural District!
Maria Hendricks also works as an audio-describer and cultural/linguistics consultant for numerous Boston artistic organizations in collaboration with www.thinkoutsidethevox.org – A group that centers its work on anti-ableist/anti-racist disability culture for arts institutions. When not performing, producing or consulting, Maria employs her language skills as a freelance Court Interpreter in RI & MA, which she has done for 27 years.
If you’d like to hire Maria Hendricks to collaborate on a project, DM @mariaalbertina888 or email mariahendricks7@hotmail.com.
The ZYG 808 (pronounced 'Zee Why Gee' Eight-0h-Eight) is a Grammy nominated Soul Poet music maker (musician, composer, producer, vocalist, DJ), and recording artist of Indie Groove, Alternative Pop &, Rare Groove/Funk, Afrobeats, and Hip-Hop. A leading figure in the Thump & Soul music movement; he is definitely doing his part to bring the good...
WAMPTRONICA, a creative dance music collective of Wampanoag artists, is gaining attention with their fusion of House Music, Rare Groove, Afrobeats, and Breakbeats. Established in 2021, their origins lie in dance parties at the Native Arts Gallery in Mashpee. Their sound merges traditional DJing with live instruments and vocals. They are the resident collective for...
A member of Aquinnah Wampanoag tribe of Martha’s Vineyard MA, performing songwriter Thea Hopkins calls her music Red Roots Americana. She has been described as a “standout writer” by the Washington Post. In the spring of 2024, Thea attended the ISPA Congress in Perth Australia as a Western Arts Alliance artist delegate. She was an official showcase...
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Considered by critics and peers alike to be one of the contemporary masters of the oral tradition, MWALIM “DaPhunkee Professor” (Morgan James Peters) is a multi-award-winning composer, musician, theater artist, writer, and educator whose works span the mediums of sound recordings, books, plays, films, videos, and multimedia installations.An accomplished composer, musician, and singer in the...
WAMPTRONICA, a creative dance music collective of Wampanoag artists, is gaining attention with their fusion of House Music, Rare Groove, Afrobeats, and Breakbeats. Established in 2021, their origins lie in dance parties at the Native Arts Gallery in Mashpee. Their sound merges traditional DJing with live instruments and vocals. They are the resident collective for...
Boylston T Stop, Boylston St & Tremont St, Boston, MA 02116 In celebration of Indigenous Peoples' Day, UnCommon Stage is proud to host a special takeover of the stage curated by Cultural Consultant Maria Hendricks! 1-2 PM | Thea Hopkins A member of the Aquinnah Wampanoag tribe of Martha’s Vineyard MA, internationally performing songwriter Thea...