Nurturing Authenticity + Nourishing Innovation in the Arts

Photos by Malaika Alilaw Photography

Nurturing Authenticity + Nourishing Innovation in the Arts

meet Good Soil

Good Soil Production + Management is an artist-driven company dedicated to cultivating powerful ​performances that amplify underrepresented voices and explore complex social narratives. We ​produce opera, musical theater, and multidisciplinary performance art that centers marginalized ​communities and uplifts diverse perspectives. By presenting works in unconventional spaces such as ​gardens, galleries, and community centers, as well as traditional theaters, we ensure that art reaches ​diverse audiences and inspires collective action.

Good Soil Production + Management is dedicated to ​cultivating innovative and artist-centered programming ​that amplifies underrepresented voices and narratives in ​the performing arts. Our mission is to provide a platform ​for artists to explore their authentic voices and tell ​impactful stories that resonate with diverse communities.

mission statement

vision statement

We envision a thriving artistic ecosystem where ​artists are empowered, audiences are engaged, and ​communities are uplifted.

Photo by Marsha N. Wilson Photography

Nurturing Authenticity + Nourishing Innovation in the Arts

our crew

Jayme Alilaw, Co-Founder and CEO of Good Soil ​Production + Management, is an Army veteran, ​mother, and multi-faceted artist with over 15 ​years of experience as an opera singer, vocal ​coach, and producer. With advanced degrees in ​Vocal Performance, Jayme is celebrated for her ​artistry in both traditional and contemporary ​opera, most recently premiering the role of The ​Mother in *I Can’t Breathe*. As a former Resident ​Artist with The Atlanta Opera, Jayme curated ​collaborations with leading arts institutions such as ​The High Museum, Alliance Theater, and Dad's ​Garage Theater, where she co-founded the ​operatic improv troupe, ImprOper. Committed to ​social justice and uplifting marginalized voices, she ​is currently touring *La Femme Noire: The ​Celebrated Woman*, a multimedia concert ​celebrating African American women’s ​contributions to Western classical music, serves as ​a member of the OPERA America Civil Practice ​Council and is a former member of the Black ​Opera Alliance Leadership Council.

Angelique Dumas Edwards

Chief Operations Officer

angelique@goodsoilmanagement.com

Angelique Dumas Edwards, Co-Founder and ​Chief Operations Officer of Good Soil ​Production + Management, is a certified project ​manager with over 20 years of experience in ​community development, emergency ​management, and organizational change. As ​Principal Consultant at Dumas Edwards, LLC, she ​specializes in strategic planning, grant ​administration, and providing technical solutions ​for public and private sector organizations. ​Angelique holds a Master’s in Urban and ​Regional Studies from Minnesota State ​University at Mankato and is a proud HBCU ​graduate of Southern University at New ​Orleans.

Jayme Alilaw

Chief Executive Officer

jayme@goodsoilmanagement.com

Photos by Marsha N. Wilson Photography

Nurturing Authenticity + Nourishing Innovation in the Arts

Good Soil ​Garden Gallery:

Good Soil Productions + Partnerships

Tales of Downtown Atlanta

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North Ave Launch Party

Good Soil Programming

Authentic ​Voice ​Masterclass

Collaborative ​Creators ​Community

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Knowing Your Value ​Workshop

Upcoming Events

What’s Good, Atlanta?

Live Taping at Midtown Artwalk

Tuesday, October 22, 2024

5:00 pm

Imagination Artwalk

Saturday, November 16, 2024

1:00 pm

For Inquiries or Booking

Contact Us

info@goodsoilmanagement.com

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