The Rasanblaj Symposium: The Last Gatekeeper

Curated by Germono Toussaint, this special event includes a screening of a filmed excerpt from The Last Gatekeeper, an immersive Afro-futurist musical that blends ancestral storytelling, music, and multi-sensory technology to explore Black Queer lineage, spirituality, and resistance. Developed through residencies with CultureHub and Musical Theatre Factory, the piece reimagines liberation through the lens of the sacred role of the Gatekeeper.

The screening will be followed by a conversation featuring:

• Germono Toussaint – Creator, Composer, and Librettist
• Dr. John-Martin Green – Director of The Last Gatekeeper and Executive Director of The Gatekeepers Collective
• Moderated by Dr. Bethy Victorin – Haitian cultural activist, storyteller, and spiritual guide dedicated to empowering marginalized communities

This RSVP is specifically for The Last Gatekeeper screening and talkback.

Interested in attending other Rasanblaj Symposium events?

Explore the full lineup of programming from West Harlem Arts, a collaboration between the Children’s Art Carnival and Centro Cívico Cultural Dominicano:

Friday, May 30 | 6:00–9:00 PM
Opening Night: Rasanblaj – 3-Venue Tour
Begins at Centro Cívico Cultural Dominicano (619 W 145th St)
A multi-site experience with live performances, processionals, and installations across three Harlem venues.

Saturday, May 31 | 12:00–8:30 PM
Rasanblaj Symposium @ Children’s Art Carnival and Partner Venues
Panels, workshops, performances, and rituals exploring community healing, decolonial aesthetics, menstruation equity, film, and more.

Saturday, June 8 | 10:00 AM–2:00 PM
Arts, Crafts & Health Fair | W 145th Street (Broadway to Riverside)
A vibrant community event with wellness services, live music, local vendors, and creative activities for all ages.

For the full symposium schedule and information, visit: childrensartcarnival.org

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