Equal Chances

Is Said

Xlibris Corporation, Apr 12, 2012 - Performing Arts - 816 pages

I have directed at least 3 plays for Is Said. Hes a dynamic writer and I enjoyed putting his words in motion on stage. His plays that I have directed have included poetry, dance and music which make them very unique in their delivery to the audiences. Is Said has written about very important topics of today including all ages and facets of life. From homelessness, drug abuse, spirituality has been some items his plays have introduced to the community in a very unique way. It was been a pleasure and privilege to put his words and work on stage.
Najiyyah Muqtasid-Denham-Actress/Director

Equal Chances in a wonderful collection of plays written by Is Said. This book paints a vivid portrait of us all through the authors captivating voice. The combination of words and movement engage and empower us to see ourselves and our world in a different light
Tress Augustine - Actress/ Poet

Brother Is Said plays reflect the social construct of the ABUSA people (Africans Born in the United States of America). God made us Black and Our world is a New World his poetry and plays are a part of our History now etched in the Spirit of Time. Thanks you my Brother for your gifts and we will keep the Spirit of the ABUSA people alive.
Kwodwo Ababio

Is Said has brought many wonderful experiences with his many talents, Im glad to have been able to be there and live it firsthand. Is Said has dynamic plays and poetry, and brings storytelling to life. I know this because I am his youngest daughter, living and experiencing life through his eyes. A trip I will never forget.
Leah Lyons-Derrett

Equal Chances is a collection of truths carved out of the everyday experiences of Is Said. Its a reality thats personal and purposeful at the same time. His life stories depict the hopes, dreams, love, pain and passion of everyday people. He speaks the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth. And truth has no ending.
Sandee Hemphill-Author

Is Said,s play, Equal Chances, work is a force to be reckoned with! Life choices brought to the forefront that make you think & consider your final destination. Olds Folks own, an homage to the elderly, their rich wisdom, knowledge and insight enlightens audiences to never underestimate the power of being a great giver.
Cynthia P. Carr-Director

I feel that a GOOD book should be able to whisk you away to another world, as well as make you feel that youre part of that world. That is what Bro. Is Saids books do. You find yourself talking out loud to the characters. His plays draw you in, and make you feel that youre in their world!
Alanla Jackson

Contents

• Introduction: 17
• One Tough Bird: 19
• Growing Seasun: 63
• Knock On Every Door: 71
• Smothered Chicken: 107
• I b watch n u or Mba ju ba: 146
• Mr Everything: 187
• Dont come to my Funeral: 217
• Carrying a Stick: 260
• Sleeping in the Park: 311
• Money Got Wings: 344
• YEARS of ISOLA: 381
• Black folks always Broke: 415
• 15 Days With RESPECT: 460
• Old Folks Own: 509
• Eyes Out: 557
• Houses: 598
• I Want My Mamma: 613
• Sleepy Head: 626
• 612: 650
• All Is Well: 666
• How did the Rattle Snake get its Rattler?: 700
• Lipstick Lies and Alibis: 715
• Equal Chances: 767

About the author

Is Said was born and raised in Atlanta, Georgia, a section called Pittsburg, south west section of the city. He attended Crogram Elementary School, and later to Washington High School. He’s from a family of 10 Children, Lyons George Jr., Betty, Harold, Robert, James, Franklin Sandee, Peggye, and Jonny Lyons. They are the children of George and Mable Lyons. His father was his inspiration for performing, thinking and using what you have to survive in this world. Is Said resides in Columbus, Ohio. A widower or 46 years of marriage, father of 3 children, seven grand children, and three great grand children. He served 42 months in the Air Force as an aircraft mechanic, (propeller planes) has traveled thru out the Far East, N. Africa, West Africa, Europe, Canada, Mexico, and 36 states in the U.S. Traveling helps you to see other people in the world. Has been writing since 1970, has written 20 books of poetry, “Is Said” “Master Plan” “Push & Shove” “Secret Prayer” “Chasing’ A dream” “Child’s Play” “No Problems” “Magic Power” “Mission Poetry” “It’s the 80s baby, and our dues are paid” “Everybody will be equal after the bomb” “History Makers” “Change is Coming” “Nobody’s Perfect, Nobody’s Safe” “Stop the world, it’s about survival and let us back on” “Property of Africa” “God made us Black” “Symbols of Respect” “Eyes of Peace” (part 1) And “Eyes of Peace’ (part 2) and 4 short stories, “Street Justice”, “The Table Is Set”, “Picking Cotton”, and “I Been Here Before”. He has written more than 50 plays. Has been performing stand up poetry since 1973. He has as performed across the country the USA, W. Africa, N. Africa, and Canada and worked in schools performing poetry and storytelling in Senior Facilities, Universities, penal institutions, homeless shelters, and street corners. Jobs he have had, worked in restaurants, worked for the government, air craft mechanic in the military, auto mechanic, machinist, worked in cable in 1980s, worked for the post office and did free lance poetry for six years until he got employed again, he’s now retired. Is Said works at the Dowd Center, in an after school program, working with children K-5 years old. Helping them to see and understand their own imaginations thru poetry, storytelling, and Haikus, and performing everything they write. He says sometimes when he goes to the Dowd Center, kindergartners ask me, can they tell a story in class? That’s his joy, and their joy too, when the lights comes on in their young minds. Is Said says, he treats all children the same, because they have the same things in common, “Learning how to live”, and that’s why we’re all here on this earth, leaning how to live together. He also says, children are the best audiences, because if you good, they tell you to your face, and when you bad, they tell you to your face too. All people need in life is; “Equal Chances” Is Said PEACE

Bibliographic information

• Title: Equal Chances
• Author: Is Said
• Publisher: Xlibris Corporation, 2012
• ISBN: 1469195356, 9781469195353
• Length: 816 pages
• Subjects: Performing Arts / Screenplays