Tag: Jeffery V. Thompson

Terry Burrell

      TERRY BURRELL   by Dale Ricardo Shields Terry Burrell A highly regarded Trinidadian-American actress and singer celebrated for her extensive career in Broadway and regional theater. With a career spanning several decades, she has performed in numerous iconic productions, including her Broadway debut in the original cast of Eubie!.  Career Highlights Broadway …

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Chuck Cooper

  CHUCK COOPER “Whoever can see through all fear will always be safe.” by Dale Ricardo Shields Broadway career Cooper has appeared in over a dozen Broadway productions across various genres. His notable roles include:  Tony Award-winning role For his performance as the pimp Memphis in the 1997 musical The Life. Chicago He played Billy …

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WALTER DALLAS

  WALTER DALLAS DIRECTOR – MUSICIAN – PHOTOGRAPHER – PLAYWRIGHT – PROFESSOR  *~  September 15, 1946 – May 3, 2020  ~* By Dale Ricardo Shields   Page 1 – 11   In his career, Dallas was the recipient of countless awards, including an Emmy Award, an Audience Development Committee Inc. National Achievement Award for Excellence in Black Theatre, …

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Dyane Harvey-Salaam

Dyane Harvey-Salaam   by DALE RICARDO SHIELDS Page 1 – 8 Dyane Harvey-Salaam is a virtuoso performing artist, a founding member of Forces of Nature Dance Theatre, actress, dancer, educator, choreographer, and certified Pilates teacher. She is an Adjunct Associate Professor of Drama/Educator and works in the entertainment industry. “I am on a high like …

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Lynnie Godfrey

   Lynnie Godfrey   By Dale Ricardo Shields    Ms. Godfrey received a Drama Desk Nomination for her Broadway debut in the Musical Revue EUBIE!. She received the Dramalogue and NAACP Awards for Outstanding Performance by a Supporting Actress for her portrayal in NO PLACE TO BE SOMEBODY. She received the AUDELCO Award for Outstanding …

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