SANDRA REAVES-PHILLIPS by DALE RICARDO SHIELDS Page 1 -10 “She succinctly underlines the three elements that are needed to do the job right – talent, talent, and more Talent… a performance to be savored and remembered.“ Los Angeles Times Sandra Reaves-Phillips (born December 23, 1944) is an American and International actress, writer, and singer. …
Black Broadway History Our Moments A look at some important moments in the History of Black Theatre Researched and Edited by Dale Ricardo Shields Educational Purposes Only [No Copyright Infringement Intended] Images may be subject to copyright. Take a look at …
FRED BENJAMIN Dancer ~ Choreographer { September 8, 1944 – December 14, 2013 } By Dale Ricardo Shields Fred Benjamin was born in Boston, Massachusetts in 1944. He began dancing at age four at the Elma Lewis’ School of Fine Arts in Roxbury, Massachusetts. When the MacArthur Foundation initiated its “Genius” grants, Ms. Lewis was among the first …
Adelle LeWhodatier Gautier Actress, Storyteller, and Educator By DALE RICARDO SHIELDS “Know that you can” – Adelle Gautier This theater veteran’s career began at Dillard University with the Dillard Players Guild and moved to the city’s legendary theater companies, Free Southern …
