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Woodie King Jr’s New Federal Theatre
presents
newfederaltheatre.comMAY 26, 2021 HE BROUGHT HER HEART EVICTION NOTICE MIKELL’S MADNESS
BACK IN A BOX by Ramla Bandele by Trevor Davis
BEGINNING ACTING CLASS by Adrienne Kennedy Directed by DFaye Anderson Directed by David D. Wright
INSRTUCTORS: Anaela Hurt, Chris Garcia, Sierra Leona TIME: 2019, the action takes place in a TIME: Present, Late afternoon, a private
Nora Cole, Rosalyn Coleman, community center. room in an assisted living facility.
and Mary Hodges Acting Class Roster CAST Cast
Taylor Aidan Amari, Jonnine N. DeLoatch, Mama Earth................................ Kim Yancey-Moore Nathan.......................................................Jim Willis
RUN TELL THAT, THE Chris Garcia, Anaela Hurt, Na’Shay Kelly,
PEOPLE’S HEARING Dr. Harriette Billings.................. Yohanna Florentino Maxine.......................................Natasha Yannacedo
Sierra Leona, Nicole O’Connor, Bria
Created by the Beginning Acting O’Garro, Vincent Richardson, Dionne Senator Maya Dolan.............................Sharon Hope
NEGRITA, ESQ.
Class and Roz Coleman Michelle Robinson, Bernard Scudder, Shani The Real Mama Earth..................... Pearl Y. Williams
Tabia
by AAronda Watson
with Christian Andes Aponte, Jan Clarke,
Kweli Dente, Felecia Eaddy TAKE TWO Directed by Larry Floyd
by Belinda Walker TIME: Present, in Supervisor Paula
FIVE MINUTE INTERMISSION MAY 27, 2021 Henderson’s office.
Directed by Aixa Kendrick
PLAYWRIGHT WORKSHOP Cast
TIME: Present Day, inside of a church
NFT SCENE AND MONOLOGUE PRESENTATION decorated for a wedding. Destiny Boston.............................Almeria Campbell
WORKSHOP 2021 INSTRUCTORS Michael Dinwiddie, Flip.................................................Michael A. Jones Mrs. Paula Henderson......................... Perri Gaffney
INSTRUCTOR: Petronia Paley Kermit Frazier, Cassandra Medley Jess................................................. Elizabeth Smith
THE ACTORS: Taylor Aidan Amari, and Richard Wesley THE SOLITUDE OF FORGIVING
Jonnine N. DeLoatch , Chris Garcia, NIA’S DIARY by Michael David Johnson
Anaela Hurt, Na’Shay Kelly, Sierra Leona, YOU SHOULD HAVE SAID NO By Viani Evans Director Fulton C. Hodges
Nicole O’Connor, Bria O’Garro, Vincent by Joyce Sylvester Directed by Julie Ann Lucas TIME: Present, early afternoon, two-
Richardson , Dionne Michelle Robinson, Directed by Sabura Rashid bedroom apartment in the Bronx.
TIME: present, in a bar.
Bernard Scudder , Shani Tabia TIME: Present, the action takes place in Cast
Valorie..................................... Marie Louise Guinier
Denise’s home. Evangelista Sanders..........................Patrice Battey
FABULATION OR THE Abigail......................................................Asha John
RE-EDUCATION of UNDINE Cast Kwame Reynolds..................................Chris Raglin
by Lynn Nottage Denise.................................................. Layla Michel THE PHANTOM DREAM
KAREN’S SURPRISE
Na’Shay Kelly, Shani Tabia Keisha........................................Courtney Bardouille by Carla Brothers
by Charles White
MONOLOGUE: Shani Tabia Directed by Justin Lord
Directed by Fulton C. Hodges
THE COLLECTION TIME: Past, Future, the action takes place in
DUTCHMAN TIME: June 2019. Morning, a studio
by A.J. Muhammad the home of Will.
by Amiri Baraka apartment in the Bronx.
Directed by Passion Cast
Taylor Aidan Amari, Bernard Scudder Cast
TIME: 1970’s, the action takes place in a Will............................................................Ted Lange
MONOLOGUE: Bernard Scudder Black culture urban library. Karen Donovan..................................Sally Hourigan
May....................................................C. Kelly Wright
Cast Malik Ford.................................................Ryan Sett
SEVEN GUITARS INTERMISSION
Joan............................................................. Penwah
by August Wilson
Nicole O’Connor, Jonnine N. DeLoatch Chris................................................ Shireen Donner
BLUR
MONOLOGUES: Dionne Michelle Robinson, by Charles Edward Sims, Jr.
Nicole O’Connor, Vincent Richardson Directed by Ralph McCain
TIME: 1979 Midday, the action takes place
FAIRVIEW in Zip’s bedroom, Newport News, Virginia.
by Jackie Sibblies Drury Cast
Bria O’Garro , Dionne Michelle Robinson
Jefferson “Zip” Washington III ..............Arron Lloyd
MONOLOGUE: Sierra Leona
Jefferson Washington Sr...................Sean C. TurnerPLAYWRIGHT STUDENT ROSTER GUEST ARTISTS BIOS YOHANNA FLORENTINO is honored to ASHA JOHN is a well-rounded and versatile
Ramla Bandele, Carla Brothers, Christine DFAYE ANDERSON (DIRECTOR) is a writer, work with New Federal Theatre again. She artist of Trinidadian descent. Her varied
Caulker, Uzoma Chukwuonye, Ava Maria is a member of Actors’ Equity Association. roles have seen her cast in dynamic,
lyricist, and actress. DFaye Anderson is
Cross, Trevor Davis, Viani Edwards, Roz thought provoking, dramatic leads as well
Fox, Michael Johnson, A.J. Muhammad, thankful for this opportunity to work with a trio
of remarkable actors in taking Ramla Bandele’s PERRI GAFFNEY is an actress, writer, and as quick-witted, fast-paced comedy improv.
Stella Rone, Charles Sims, Joyce Sylvester,
Belinda Walker, AAronda Watson, Charles vision from the page to an audience. producer. Some of her credits include, Since 2009 Asha has been determined
White “Harlem Duet,” “ The Waiting Room,” and and relentless in pursuit of her dream and
Bee-Luther-Hatchee, “The Resurrection has been cast in numerous productions
COURTNEY BARDOUILLE has been
NEW FEDERAL THEATRE’S MISSION studying acting, dance, and voice for two of Alice.” FILM/TV: MASTER (Netflix), for stage and film. Her current credits
Is to integrate people of color and women BRAINWORKS (PBS),” As The World Turns” encompass original off-Broadway works as
years at Layla Dance and Drum. Many
into the mainstream of American theatre well as classics like Shakespeare’s “ Romeo
thanks to my teachers: Anayo Michel (recurring), “Law & Order,” and Law &
by training artists for the profession, and
Order: SVU, “So Close,” “Deep Trouble,” and Juliet.”
by presenting plays by people of color (Dance), Joyce Sylvester (Drama) and to
and women to integrated, multi cultural Woodie King, Jr’s New Federal Theatre for “Fake Preacher.” BOOKS include: The
audiences, plays which evoke the truth Resurrection of Alice; Managing Artists in MICHAEL JONES is an actor/writer/
this amazing opportunity.
through beautiful and artistic re-creations Pop Music and The Business of Broadway educator who has two Audelco Awards for
of ourselves. Instagram: Courtneydoesitall
(with Mitch Weiss for Allworth Press) his performances in Fences and A Night
with August Wilson’s Women. He has had
STAFF PATRICE BATTEY-SIMON has appeared
several of his plays produced in New York,
MARIE LOUISE GUINIER has been acting
Producing Director...........................Woodie King Jr. in TV, film, and theatre including the Lady
both on stage and in front of the camera Pittsburgh, New Jersey, and Portland.
Artistic Director..........................Elizabeth Van Dyke in Blue in “For Colored Girls Who Have
for over 15 years. Please visit resumes. michaelanthonyjones.wixsite.com/website
Executive Director.............................. Patricia White Considered Suicide When the Rainbow Is
actorsaccess/MarieLouiseGuinier for resume,
Training Program Coordinator........Ajene D. Washington Enuf” by the late Ntozake Shange.
video, and reviews. AIXA KENDRICK (DIRECTOR) is an award-
Administrative Assistant.............................Karimah
winning Stage and Screen Actress, Lincoln
Bookkeeper............................................Carl Jaynes ALMERIA CAMPBELL grew up in Texas,
FULTON C. HODGES (DIRECTOR) is an Center Director’s Lab Alumni, New Works/
Development Consultant........................................... where she began acting — first in high school,
Actor/Director/Playwright/Stage & House Jerome Foundation Recipient for emerging
............. DJ Brumfield- Eagle Valley Strategies, LLC and then at Texas Christian University.
Manager/Teaching Artist. Thanks Michael, avant-garde Playwrights and a down home
Attorney..................................................Jay Kramer After attending Mason Gross School
Chris, Patrice, and Charles. Primordial Art Ninja Starchild from the 10th
of Performing Arts, Rutgers University,
Dimension. AixaKendrick.com
INSTRUCTORS Campbell made her TV debut on “Law &
BEGINNING ACTING Order: Criminal Intent.” Most recently she SHARON HOPE is an actor on TV, Film,
Nora Cole, Eric Coleman, Rosalyn Coleman, guest starred on “New Amsterdam.” Her in Theater and as a solo performer. She ARRON LLOYD-JEFFERSON is the
Mary Hodges & Joyce Sylvester film work includes “Baby Mama,” and she is pleased to be included in this cast of Podcast host of “The Creation Grounds.
recently made her directorial debut with Eviction Notice in the role of Senator Dolan. He appeared on the TV show “BULL” as
ADVANCED ACTING Andrew Valentin, and “Blue Bloods.” In
“Black and Kinda Republican.” Check out
Arthur French, Petronia Paley & Charles the film “Inside The Rain” and on stage in
Turner her website almericampbell.com. SALLY HOURIGAN is a working voice actor
who currently lives in Brooklyn NY this is A Soldier’s Play recently produced by The
PLAYWRITING her first show with New Federal Theatre. Negro Ensemble Co.
SHIREEN DONNER credits in film,
Michael Dinwiddie, Kermit Frazier, PJ television, and theater include NBC’s “Law She would like to thank Charles for this
Gibson, Cassandra Medley & Richard Wesley opportunity, Fulton and Ryan for their hard
& Order: SUV”, VH1’s “The Good Wives
Club”, “The Inside Man”, and several work and dedication, and Jason for his
VIRTUAL TRAINING PROGRAM
independent theatrical productions. unwavering love and support.
Norman Anthony Small, Nidal Q. HarveyJULIE ANN LUCAS (DIRECTOR) is a LAYLA MICHEL is a dancer, singer, and ELIZABETH SMITH is a native Brooklynite KIM YANCEY-MOORE is a native New
Director, Creative Producer, Screenwriter actress. As a dancer she performed at of Southern heritage. She is an Yorker currently residing in Brooklyn. She
Dog & Cat Mom. Radio City Music Hall, T.V. Shows and a accomplished competitive ballroom has worked for over thirty years on stages
Email: Lucas.julieann@yahoo.com music video starring Janet Jackson. She dancer for 15 years and counting and in New York and regional theatres, as well
Cell: (347)209-1517 is an NBA Kid and has traveled to Italy on has been featured in several plays, as episodic television and commercials.
Web site: julieannlucas.com a scholarship. commercials, and films.
NATASHA YANNACAÑEDO, is an actor,
TED LANGE has gained worldwide CHRIS RAGLIN, a native of Dayton Ohio, SEAN TURNER has developed into a new writer, casting director and director.
recognition as a gifted actor of stage is more than happy to help tell this story. face now familiar to many. He thanks his Natasha’s work spans independent film,
and screen, revered director, and prolific friends and family for their support. radio, primetime television, and numerous
writer. Lange has penned twenty-five SABURA RASHID (DIRECTOR) is a plays. She is passionate about the craft
plays. He has also garnered worldwide writer and director. She also teaches PEARL Y. WILLIAMS. Dance movement of acting and is an Assistant Professor at
fame for his portrayal of Isaac from the anthropology. Many thanks to Woodie therapist, school counselor, production Hostos Community College.
Love Boat and recently directed the one King, Jr., Ajene Washington and manager, art assistant, hopeful writer, www.nyactingcompany.com
man show ‘Satchmo at the Waldorf’, everyone at New Federal Theatre for the poet, grateful dancer, and a member of
Starring L. Peter Calendar for American opportunity to work with these bright, the best human race. Special thanks to: Rosalyn Coleman,
Stage in Florida. and incredibly talented new actors on Petronia Paley, Michele Baldwin and
Joyce Sylvester’s wonderful new play. JIM WILLIS. Dementia is a subject near Natalie Morrow
JUSTIN LORD (DIRECTOR) is a director, and dear to me. Thank you for the
play write, actor, musician. Has worked PASSION (DIRECTOR) Award winning opportunity to explore it from an artistic
with The Negro Ensemble Company, director and stand-up comedian. SDC; angle.
New Federal Theatre, The Billie Holiday Lincoln Center Directors Lab 2000;
Theatre, Inner City Cultural Center, NYWIFT, Audelco Pioneer Award; C. KELLY WRIGHT is an acclaimed New
National Black Theatre Festival, Mark “Saviors?”, Dwyer Cultural Center; York based AEA/SAG-AFTRA actress,
Taper Forum, American Theatre Arts, to Melba Moore’s Sweet Songs of the Soul - singer, and coach; whose greatest love is
name a few. He is presently directing his Bermuda Festival, National Black Theater found in developing new works. Wright
short new play “You Know How We Got Festival, New Federal Theater, My True has given her voice to development
Here, Now. Where Are We Going? This Is Life Storytelling, What’s In My Bowl? Read Broadway shows from Memphis to
Happenin’ NOW!” Me & Comment: The Beast of Beauty, “ Mountaintop and hundreds more
Like Drama Mamas-The Film.” properties across the country. All blessing
RALPH MCCAIN (DIRECTOR) is happy to God.
to return to New Federal Theatre to PENWAH a seasoned Blacknificence actor
direct another virtual production. The and the WHOLE SHIT Entertainment DAVID D. WRIGHT (DIRECTOR) as an
last play was When the Chickens Came Technician Smart Funny & Dope actor, writer, designer, director, radio
Home To Roost. He also recently directed producer and dramatist, has experienced
a production of Thurgood which won RYAN SETT is an actor, singer, and many performance-art forms in the
an AUDELCO award for Best Solo Brooklyn born writer who has had the NYC Metropolitan area. The multiple In Memory of Our Dear
Performance for the actor Doug Wade. pleasure of being off-Broadway. He is award winner embraces working with Alice Spivak
grateful to be a part of Karen’s Surprise playwrights sharing their new works.
by Charles White.Woodie King Jr’s New Federal Theatre
presents
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