{"product_id":"break-the-stage-novel","title":"Break The Stage Novel","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBreak the Stage tells the story of Tia Lewis, a troubled teen at an urban Florida high school, who struggles to win her father's approval and the respect of her step team, only to discover she must confront her own faults before she can lead the team to the Nationals. Tia's journey of self-discovery includes an ensemble cast of multi-racial high school students, each with their own personal issues, who clash with Tia's style and her inability to deal with the death of her mother and her father's unrealistic expectations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSlavery in America created the legacy for stepping. Denied the freedom to communicate, against the rules of their owners, slaves clapped their hands, stomped their feet, and uttered sounds to preserve their culture. But for Tia, as a black girl and supposedly free today, she couldn't help but wonder if slaves back then didn't want more than just being legally free.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"Being free won't guarantee people will respect you. Being free doesn't mean people will respect your dream of what you want in life... what you want to be. Where does that come from? How do you get anyone to listen?\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Aurthor \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0943\/1118\/6708\/files\/Erik.png?v=1775170519\" alt=\"\" width=\"185\" height=\"198\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eErik V Wolter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eErik V. Wolter\u003c\/b\u003e is an accomplished author, screenwriter, and producer, and the founder of \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"89\"\u003eEVW Entertainment\u003c\/b\u003e. A versatile storyteller, Erik successfully adapted his YA novel \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"172\"\u003eBreak the Stage\u003c\/i\u003e for the screen, serving as Executive Producer for its 2024 release via Freestyle Digital Media.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003eErik’s portfolio is defined by high-caliber collaborations and a knack for adaptation. His upcoming projects include a unique take on the 19th-century classic \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"159\"\u003eCarmilla\u003c\/i\u003e with director Ivan Zuccon, and the Eugene O’Neill adaptation \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"229\"\u003eFight Pride\u003c\/i\u003e, a co-production with Daniel Stisen Productions directed by Sheldon Lettich. Beyond his work in genre fiction—such as the sci-fi thriller \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"379\"\u003eM.A.N.\u003c\/i\u003e and the TV pilot \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"403\"\u003eThe Devil’s Snow\u003c\/i\u003e—Erik has a deep-rooted commitment to historical and faith-based narratives. This is evidenced by his partnership with Davis Entertainment Studios on \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"569\"\u003eFearless\u003c\/i\u003e and the pre-production of \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"604\"\u003eA Better Way\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003eA celebrated dramatist, Erik’s screenplay \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"42\"\u003eFootsteps of My Father\u003c\/i\u003e—based on his nonfiction documentation of his father's WWII experience, \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"136\"\u003eLoyalty on Trial\u003c\/i\u003e—earned first place for Best Drama at the FilmHaus Festival and was a Finalist in the Page Awards. From WWII dramas like \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"273\"\u003eEnd of the Line\u003c\/i\u003e to the expansive \"Grace Trilogy,\" Erik continues to bring complex, multi-layered stories to global audiences.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Davis Motion Picture Studios","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52125631316244,"sku":null,"price":11.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0943\/1118\/6708\/files\/BreaktheStageBook.jpg?v=1773096564","url":"https:\/\/majestythebook.myshopify.com\/products\/break-the-stage-novel","provider":"Davis Motion Picture Studios","version":"1.0","type":"link"}