(formerly known as April Adkins)
Performer / Writer
Bleu is a native of Compton, CA who is a survivor who transformed her trauma into a powerful force for change. After spending close to three decades in prison, she found freedom through her blue ink pen: writing poetry, plays and rap to express herself while she helped others to find their voices through writing and spoken word. As a passionate advocate for women's rights and human empowerment, she taught incarcerated individuals to harness the healing power of poetry through her prison 'Poetry Cafe'. Since her release, Bleu Inkk has returned to prisons leading workshops challenging and changing mindsets from 'Weary to Worthy', demonstrating how individuals can find themselves suitable. Her journey has taken her across the country. Bleu is a Transformational Coach, Motivational Speaker, Storytelling Coach, Correctional Consultant and a graduate of Loyola Law School as an independent Forensic Gang Expert.
Director / Producer
Anne has been working with Bleu Inkk to develop Found Suitable as a theatrical production since they met in 2023. Together they created the presentation in two workshops before this world-premiere at the Skylight Theatre. Anne is a dramaturg and development producer who has worked with over 50 artists and thought leaders from standup comedians to descendants of world leaders…because everyone has a story to tell. Most recently, Anne directed storyteller Margot Rose in her musical memoir: Unconditional which ran at the Skylight.