The Nightwatcher

I was recently invited to attend a performance of "The Night Watcher" by fellow actress Joressa Blount. Joressa had seen the show before and got together a group to see it again with her because she had enjoyed it so much. The one woman show stars Charlayne Woodard (dir. Daniel Sullivan) and weaves together several stories about how Charlayne, although childless herself, has at times been a surrogate mother, mentor, and friend to the many children in her life. This is a great show that challenges the definition of the role "parent" and shows that the old adage "It takes a village to raise a child" is still prevalent today. The show runs through October 31 at Primary Stages 59th Street theater. Go check it out!

One Million Women, One Voice

To help encourage 1 million women to participate in research about the causes and prevention of breast cancer, The Dr. Susan Love Research Foundation asked film students to create short Public Service Announcements about the cause. I was cast in "One Million Women, One Voice" as Sharon (director Felix Thompson). Our PSA made it to the final four and Glamour magazine loved the idea so much that they aired the four finalists PSA's on Glamour.com. This was a really fun shoot for a great cause. We also shot on the Red Camera which I was so excited to work with! Check out our PSA below.

PS22 Chorus "JUST DANCE" by Lady Gaga

I love watching the PS22 Chorus. Every time I see them perform, it melts my heart. We need more teachers to keep our youth smiling and inspired.

Celeb Locale Interview with Ephraim Fetti Benton

Check out this interview with Celeb Locale. In her web series, fellow actor Joressa Blount interviews local talent to talk about their journey in the industry. First up, Ephraim Fetti Benton star of "Inside a Change", winner of the 2009 HBO International Latino Festival.

I recently had the pleasure of viewing this film. It is definitely a must see so if you have the opportunity to see it, go!

Ruined

I saw Ruined again this weekend for the 2nd time and it was just as good as the first. I first became familiar with Lynn Nottage after performing another one of her plays Crumbs from the Table of Joy. After seeing Ruined, it is no wonder why this play recently received the 2009 Pulitzer Prize for Drama. The acting is absolutely superb and I was so glad that I was able to see Saidah Arrika Ekulona before her last performance (the show has been extended several times). The play gives a narrative on the ongoing War in the Congo and "the resilience of the human spirit during times of war." Here's hoping that this wonderful play continues its extension and moves to larger venues.

Precious

This looks fantastic! Shout out to fellow actor Ephraim Benton who was a part of this project. I can't wait to see it!

Bad things happen! Move on, there's better down the line.

I love stories of people who believe just when their life can't get any worse, the thing(s) that they felt were hindering them actually turned out to be a blessing in disguise. In these tough economic times its easy to feel down on yourself because you've lost your job. Hey its happening to A LOT of people. But remember this...everything happens for a reason. Here are 8 people who were fired and found that it most likely was the best thing that has happened to them.