https://www.photosynthesismusical.com/blog daily 0.75 2026-04-08 https://www.photosynthesismusical.com/blog/seattle-cabaret-festival monthly 0.5 2026-04-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6598e11b8085811ca16e76c4/1d5cd07b-3ee9-4752-8c19-84f1c2b5e41b/2026_SCF_OpeningNightAd.webp BLOG - Seattle Cabaret Festival - Make it stand out Announcement featuring the line up of performers for opening night of Seattle Cabaret Festival 2026 at The Triple Door on May 8, 2026 at 7:30pm. Nako will perform two songs from Photosynthesis on this exciting night that kicks off the 2026 festival. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6598e11b8085811ca16e76c4/1ea02aad-ff62-46a5-a682-8bda5df1715f/2026_SCF_Festival+LineUp.webp BLOG - Seattle Cabaret Festival - Make it stand out Claudine Mboligikpelani Nako and guest artists will present a brand new cabaret of songs from the women of Photosynthesis on May 23 at 7pm, and May 29 at 9pm at Egan’s Ballard Jam House. https://www.photosynthesismusical.com/blog/stupid-cupid-cabaret monthly 0.5 2026-04-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6598e11b8085811ca16e76c4/c517a38d-3f76-4670-bffd-924491be0e2d/PXL_20260227_011651150.PORTRAIT.jpg BLOG - Stupid Cupid Cabaret - Make it stand out Seattle jazz pianist and percussionist John Engerman accompanies Nako on stage at Egan’s Ballard Jam House as she sings love songs from Photosynthesis and more for Gretchen Rumbaugh’s “Cabaret Chanteuse: Stupid Cupid” on February 26, 2026. https://www.photosynthesismusical.com/blog/reclaiming-my-time monthly 0.5 2026-04-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6598e11b8085811ca16e76c4/0d8c7472-06bf-4fbf-9c67-da121a06432c/2026-02-17_DSC_Nako1.jpg BLOG - Dream Show Cabaret - Make it stand out Nako on February 17, 2026 taking a moment before audience arrives for “Reclaiming My Time”, a Dream Show Cabaret featuring songs from Photosynthesis, produced by Principito Productions at WeRise Wine Bar in Seattle, WA. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6598e11b8085811ca16e76c4/f21dcbee-80a9-4827-826e-9fb6c522eaf2/IMG_20260406_170323.png BLOG - Dream Show Cabaret - Make it stand out Digital poster for “Reclaiming My Time”, a Dream Show Cabaret featuring songs from Photosynthesis, produced by Principito Productions at WeRise Wine Bar in Seattle, WA. https://www.photosynthesismusical.com/blog/a9bh66cw1leuc1kodzck4niqpnq9n7-n2shp monthly 0.5 2026-04-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6598e11b8085811ca16e76c4/eacc6230-de6e-4a35-961b-3c05f67ebad8/Photosynthesis_Poster_4x5_Final.jpg BLOG - Photosynthesis: Seed to Stage - Make it stand out This unique event included conversations with the playwright, community leaders, and mental health professionals about the themes of the play. Guest panelists included Faith Bennett, Dr. J. Mauricio Ramirez, Crystal Hairston, Melany Bell, Aishé Keita, Sadiqua Iman, Michelle Lang-Raymond, and Valerie Curtis-Newton. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6598e11b8085811ca16e76c4/b0ff5859-a930-4328-888b-cadf02da575b/Photosynthesis-Seed+to+Stage+11.jpg BLOG - Photosynthesis: Seed to Stage - Make it stand out The performers and production team of Photosynthesis: Seed to Stage. Standing L to R: Dave Pascal, Aishé Keita, Arlando Smith, Claudine Mboligikpelani Nako, Pauls Macs, Rebecca Smith, Kelly Paletta, Isaiah Banks, Be Russell, Nick Edwards; Kneeling L to R: Tarquinn White, Ayana Uriu, Brandi Birdsong https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6598e11b8085811ca16e76c4/3cfef7ba-26e7-48d8-86f5-0b078425e774/Timeline+1_07_21_06_10+copy.jpg BLOG - Photosynthesis: Seed to Stage - Make it stand out Nika (Claudine Mboligikpelani Nako) and Bernadette (Be Russell), sing “Dark Times” from Photosynthesis in Photosynthesis: Seed to Stage at Langston Hughes Performing Arts Institute in Seattle, WA. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6598e11b8085811ca16e76c4/b61607e7-5f7a-40cc-a5a8-75d9f1aad21c/Timeline+1_07_16_43_26+copy.jpg BLOG - Photosynthesis: Seed to Stage - Make it stand out William (Isaiah Banks) sings his heart out as mom Jo (Be Russell) looks on in the number “Eight Dollars” from Photosynthesis in Photosynthesis: Seed to Stage at Langston Hughes Performing Arts Institute in Seattle, WA. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6598e11b8085811ca16e76c4/57aaa868-b5db-4039-a683-3d088627a303/Timeline+1_11_09_09_16+copy.jpg BLOG - Photosynthesis: Seed to Stage - Make it stand out During the song “Rearview Mirror” from Photosynthesis, Nika’s busy mind to life in a surprising way when a therapist, archery instructor, mechanic, and Crossfit trainer show up and force her to reflect on the direction she’s headed. L to R: Isaiah Banks, Claudine Mboligikpelani Nako, Brandi Birdsong, Arlando Smith, Be Russell https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6598e11b8085811ca16e76c4/2100c315-4cd6-4006-9631-0805a8b554f7/Timeline+1_03_33_36_13+copy.jpg BLOG - Photosynthesis: Seed to Stage - Make it stand out Artist and healer Sadiqua Iman speaks during the panel conversation on mental health and burnout as part of the event Photosynthesis: Seed to Stage on September 6, 2025. L to R: Pauls Macs, Dr. J. Mauricio Ramirez, Sadiqua Iman, Claudine Mboligikpelani Nako https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6598e11b8085811ca16e76c4/3bce25dc-126c-4cb0-80b7-70d1d79ab633/Timeline+1_08_01_36_12+copy.jpg BLOG - Photosynthesis: Seed to Stage - Make it stand out Panelists Faith Bennett (center R) and Crystal Hairston (center) converse with audience members following the September 5, 2025 performance of Photosynthesis: Seed to Stage. https://www.photosynthesismusical.com/blog/lights-up-at-langston monthly 0.5 2025-09-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6598e11b8085811ca16e76c4/a7bec533-83cb-45fc-a376-d326934b608e/PXL_20250907_011635296.PORTRAIT.ORIGINAL.jpg BLOG - Lights Up at Langston - Make it stand out Nako posing near the marquee at Langston Hughes Performing Arts Institute advertising Photosynthesis: Seed to Stage, a showcase of scenes and songs from Photosynthesis running September 5-7, 2025. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6598e11b8085811ca16e76c4/3a1cc0f0-5f48-4b5b-b562-eddd901c7013/PXL_20250907_011948803.MP.jpg BLOG - Lights Up at Langston - Make it stand out Claudine Mboligikpelani Nako in the entrance to the Langston Hughes Theatre. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6598e11b8085811ca16e76c4/2bdb1636-91a6-454c-b03d-a8ecefb30faf/PXL_20250906_015206144.MP.jpg BLOG - Lights Up at Langston - Make it stand out Setting the stage for our Photosynthesis: Seed to Stage audience in the Langston Hughes Theatre. https://www.photosynthesismusical.com/blog/82lusf3eygjmerpgjk5h11elal4nim monthly 0.5 2025-09-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6598e11b8085811ca16e76c4/1710573722145-GFN5ZQDPD6JR6JGBN6ND/gs-fonw-2024-38.jpg BLOG - Call & Response - Make it stand out Michael Fling on stage with Claudine Mboligikpelani Nako at Goodspeed Opera House. https://www.photosynthesismusical.com/blog/kd69xjkkyuhxgm466ajncbhaj454bf monthly 0.5 2025-09-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6598e11b8085811ca16e76c4/1710572421448-GM06KET71GYO50V7EU17/gs-fonw-2024-37.jpg BLOG - Festival Line Up - Make it stand out Enjoying Goodspeed’s 2024 Festival of New Musicals with my husband, Nick! https://www.photosynthesismusical.com/blog/b2580i52vua5k0d9yl2vvim1ezgzz8 monthly 0.5 2025-09-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6598e11b8085811ca16e76c4/1710572572942-P6Q6U2A3ACLJOCE2IHF3/gs-fonw-2024-36.jpg BLOG - Photosynthesis at Goodspeed - Make it stand out The house was full for the staged reading of Photosynthesis at Goodspeed Opera House. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6598e11b8085811ca16e76c4/1710572723717-KDJGBQ9APRYVEK4SY3SD/gs-fonw-2024-20.jpg BLOG - Photosynthesis at Goodspeed - Make it stand out Post show cheesin’ with director Christopher D. Betts. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6598e11b8085811ca16e76c4/1b8a2685-0830-4a5c-bee8-c96d714939c6/gs-fonw-2024-33.jpg BLOG - Photosynthesis at Goodspeed - Make it stand out Celebrating a whirlwind weekend outside Goodspeed Opera House after the staged reading of Photosynthesis. https://www.photosynthesismusical.com/blog/first-rehearsal-in-connecticut monthly 0.5 2025-09-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6598e11b8085811ca16e76c4/1745479230120-M29PZC4NPR8AA1CBZP9D/goodspeed-fonw-2024-cast-crew.jpg BLOG - First Rehearsal in CT - Make it stand out Nako with the cast and creative team of Photosynthesis following the first read through at the Goodspeed 2024 Festival of New Musicals. https://www.photosynthesismusical.com/blog/gaisma monthly 0.5 2025-09-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6598e11b8085811ca16e76c4/1713406830958-BYMW1GTYZXWDC27HBI03/IMG_7274.jpg BLOG - Gaisma - Make it stand out Nako sings with David Taylor Gomes at Fremont Abbey. (Photo by Rylynn Davis) https://www.photosynthesismusical.com/blog/new-developments-2024 monthly 0.5 2025-09-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6598e11b8085811ca16e76c4/1704566211670-94PPJJC3XDNICYA76WZ7/goodspeed-fonw-2024-confirmation.jpg BLOG - New Developments - Make it stand out Nako finding out she’s been invited to Goodspeed’s 2024 Festival of New Musicals for a two week workshop and staged reading of Photosynthesis! https://www.photosynthesismusical.com/blog/first-read monthly 0.5 2025-09-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6598e11b8085811ca16e76c4/1710386682087-VMMHQVGVNO0R4X59XTK7/village-read-Oct-2018-collage.jpg BLOG - First Read Through - Make it stand out Nako at Village Theatre for the first ever table read of Photosynthesis in September 2022. https://www.photosynthesismusical.com/blog/seed-to-start monthly 0.5 2025-09-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6598e11b8085811ca16e76c4/1704565959464-79OXOS8120VCT5L4HA6V/vm-bug-low-res.png BLOG - From Seed to Start - Make it stand out Photo by Maleah Nicole - https://www.maleahnicolephotography.com/ https://www.photosynthesismusical.com/home daily 1.0 2026-04-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6598e11b8085811ca16e76c4/d5732b0f-6bd3-467a-a7b7-816439e51d7a/Spotlight2.png https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6598e11b8085811ca16e76c4/81d2f33e-0db7-487e-8d43-e881e43ff24d/2026_SCF_OpeningNightAd.webp https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6598e11b8085811ca16e76c4/0363100b-d33d-465c-b284-7b0b64ad7a38/2026_SCF_Festival+LineUp.webp https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6598e11b8085811ca16e76c4/e3066862-e0a3-410f-ac80-6dc2cb8a7126/claudine-mboligikpelani-nako https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6598e11b8085811ca16e76c4/ffcfa441-c5f6-4579-9254-19786a6788b8/Photosynthesis_Logo_r1.png https://www.photosynthesismusical.com/services-old daily 0.75 2024-04-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f0a4610f250e0159eb6aeb/41a1914d-8167-442a-b3c0-997d34f84d21/Stocksy_comp_5061784_V3.jpg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f0a4610f250e0159eb6aeb/23a01fd1-e738-4f24-b235-a0c66724daa7/Stocksy_comp_3636289_V3.jpg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f0a4610f250e0159eb6aeb/24477200-1278-4449-9ca1-8fa9c1257474/Stocksy_comp_4792777_V3.jpg https://www.photosynthesismusical.com/privacy-policy daily 0.75 2025-04-24