photo by Carla Phillips
2024
Theatre
WeatherVane Theater- my first time directing in Whitefield NH at the longs-standing theater WeatherVane and the first time directing the work of Dominque Morriseau. Come see the fantastic crew of actors from July 3-July18th!
My first understudy role and it's a Lynne Nottage play Fabulation or the Reducation of Udine. I will be covering the Mother Track and you can see me on May 16th 7:30pm and May 17th 2:00p and 7:30p the show closes May 19th. Tickets https://thebillieholiday.org/ discount code SAVE45
Television
So excited to have been part of the inaugural new season of the new BET+ Diarra from Detroit! You can catch you girl Episode 2 as the Marketing Executive at the Divorce Party sharing my wisdom about the brothas!
I have enjoyed a fun run in the PowerBook Universe and now I have joined the heavenly realms..or have I?
You can watch my Epic Raising Kanan Bow on episodes 306 and episode 307 #raisingkanan #scrappysmom #shantel
Theatre
WeatherVane Theater- my first time directing in Whitefield NH at the longs-standing theater WeatherVane and the first time directing the work of Dominque Morriseau. Come see the fantastic crew of actors from July 3-July18th!
My first understudy role and it's a Lynne Nottage play Fabulation or the Reducation of Udine. I will be covering the Mother Track and you can see me on May 16th 7:30pm and May 17th 2:00p and 7:30p the show closes May 19th. Tickets https://thebillieholiday.org/ discount code SAVE45
Television
So excited to have been part of the inaugural new season of the new BET+ Diarra from Detroit! You can catch you girl Episode 2 as the Marketing Executive at the Divorce Party sharing my wisdom about the brothas!
I have enjoyed a fun run in the PowerBook Universe and now I have joined the heavenly realms..or have I?
You can watch my Epic Raising Kanan Bow on episodes 306 and episode 307 #raisingkanan #scrappysmom #shantel
2023
Theater: Excited to be directing my first Afro-futuristic play and outdoor performance! If you are in Newark, NJ and have 65 min come on through Aug 24-26.
Television:
Diarra from Detroit- filmed an episode on this new BET+ program look for it coming out later this year
Power Book 3: Raising Kanan- look for your favorite card dealing/avenging Momma on the season 3
Film:
Displaced- my first feature horror film on Prime. You can now witness me being a new reporter with a secret...remember it's an indie so... also for FREE ON TUBI
Recent Past 2020-22
2022
Theatre
Hooded: Being Black for Dummies, my Off-Broadway debut, it was a great experience with sold-out performances, standing ovations and great reviews. Thank you Undiscovered Works for inviting me to the party!
Talking Broadway Review
https://www.talkinbroadway.com/page/ob/06_17_22.html?fbclid=IwAR1Bd3R7F4r6iCweAwW_PvbOdi1A5kDDwRkuEWm1neudzDWoLnGB8RXTdq4
New York Times Review
https://www.nytimes.com/2022/06/20/theater/hooded-or-being-black-for-dummies-review.html?fbclid=IwAR0vR_adyyi-I6NDiDJAyLSA2mLALPTlno8PPoPuBwmp-_4Ijh-vPn4p1HI
Film/TV
A shout-out from Vulture about my role as Scrappy's Mom (Shantel )on Power 3: RK...
My first co-star role in the AHS universe.. AHS/NYC
I have my first fan video... based on my role as Shantel on Power Book 3: Raising Kanan. It's so exciting.. thank you so much MarcoDark TV
I was an UNLOCK HER POTENTIAL Mentee with the wonderful actor/writer Keith Antone...
2021
Film/Television
It was a year of several firsts, a recurring role "Shantel "on Power Book III Raising Kanaan. Look for Season 2 Summer 2022
So excited to be part of The Civilians's project Black Feminist Video game. Winner of International Academy of Digital Sciences Anthem Award 2021 of Diversity and Inclusion .
Writing
First year published in 2 publications. Chicken Soup for the Soul " I'm Speaking Now" my essay an "Abundance of Love" and The Applied Improvisation Mindset detailing my work with Dr. Holmes with Improvscience using theatre techniques with graduate school scientists at Harvard University.
2020
Theatre
The Tiny Plays
So excited to announce The Tiny Plays of the Quarantine was commissioned by Wellesley College student company-Upstage. Friday Dec. 4
I was so excited to have my first "tiny play" to be accepted by the Little Red Theater of Minneapolis, Minn. ( yes the hometown of Prince) Quarantine festival. Each play was 600 words or less and there 25 plays included from all over the world. You can read all of them for free, right here. It was a wonderful email to receive. Here is a video showcasing all the playwrights. UPDATE
Film
My second project with Failure Island after Scholarshare 529, a promo for the ThankView some wacky fun!
My first web commercial spokesperson for Scholar Share 529 a series of vignettes exploring their options. A great program and I think the spokesmodel is not so bad herself!
Displaced
the feature that I filmed last year ( wow 2019 who knew)
has been accepted into the Salem Horror Fest, one of many we are looking forward to!
The Calling TV
The webseries I filmed last year, is finally alive enjoy 6 episodes of twitter friendly viewing. Each episodes is less than 15min. In the midst of so much world weariness enjoy some world funny! Enjoy!
PAST PROJECTS: 2018-19
THEATRE:
Oct 27th-Dissecting Civil Rights Festival- so excited to be one of 3 directors that are part of this festival looking at the complexities of civil rights. Stories explore buying flowers for a same sex union to the politics of school admissions! My pieces include Quick Stop at the Florist and You Got Privilege! @ The Tank Theater
Aug 22 -Performed in the role of HELEN in the short play "Mamma Won't Stay Dead" by Eugene O'Neil Playwright Finalist Charlotte Higgins. This is was part of the Samuel French Off-Off Broadway Festival at the Vineyard Theater
June 22- One Minute Festival;- I am one of the actors that was invited to participate in the Stonewall 50 one minute theater festival at the Queens Theater!
June 9-16 -"her,him,prince,michael and marvin" aka love is love is love was selected as one of 4 finalist to receive a week long play development with the Quicksilver Theater Co. in Geneva, NY. This amazing, affirming week-long residency included room and board and a stipend. It was directed by the vibrant Bianca Laverne-Jones and the joined playwrights Liz Morgan, Rhonda Khan and Ayesis Clay. It was truly a magical time.
FILM:
Winter 2019
Excited to announce I was cast as "Camilla Clay" in the independent feature " Displaced"! An exciting role that is quite a departure for me. Releases in Winter 2020
Stories of the Congregation as Amy Purglip. The devoted member of The Story cult. A fun and quick project with Everything Productions! You will soon be able to view on The Last Podcast Network
Recent Past:
SEPT 28-30TH 2018 "HER,HIM,PRINCE,MICHAEL AND MARVIN" WRITTEN AND PERFORMED BY MIA Y. ANDERSON DIRECTED BY MARISSA SHADBURN Workshop performance ... UNDER THE ST. MARKS THEATRE
2017 Just finished filming as "Bridget" for the short film No Lies Told Then written by Tori Oats. The most adorable child actor as my offspring. Now in post production!
The short film "Anna" which filmed in April has been accepted in the Napa Valley Film Festival here is the trailer https://www.facebook.com/ShortFilmANNA/
Was fortunate enough to host the late nite show Crapshoot: Live Theater for the Twittter Age. Here is a review of our June production!
http://thehappiestmedium.com/2012/06/crapshoot-liquor-laughs-and-luck-o-the-dice/
PAST PROJECTS: 2018-19
THEATRE:
Oct 27th-Dissecting Civil Rights Festival- so excited to be one of 3 directors that are part of this festival looking at the complexities of civil rights. Stories explore buying flowers for a same sex union to the politics of school admissions! My pieces include Quick Stop at the Florist and You Got Privilege! @ The Tank Theater
Aug 22 -Performed in the role of HELEN in the short play "Mamma Won't Stay Dead" by Eugene O'Neil Playwright Finalist Charlotte Higgins. This is was part of the Samuel French Off-Off Broadway Festival at the Vineyard Theater
June 22- One Minute Festival;- I am one of the actors that was invited to participate in the Stonewall 50 one minute theater festival at the Queens Theater!
June 9-16 -"her,him,prince,michael and marvin" aka love is love is love was selected as one of 4 finalist to receive a week long play development with the Quicksilver Theater Co. in Geneva, NY. This amazing, affirming week-long residency included room and board and a stipend. It was directed by the vibrant Bianca Laverne-Jones and the joined playwrights Liz Morgan, Rhonda Khan and Ayesis Clay. It was truly a magical time.
FILM:
Winter 2019
Excited to announce I was cast as "Camilla Clay" in the independent feature " Displaced"! An exciting role that is quite a departure for me. Releases in Winter 2020
Stories of the Congregation as Amy Purglip. The devoted member of The Story cult. A fun and quick project with Everything Productions! You will soon be able to view on The Last Podcast Network
Recent Past:
SEPT 28-30TH 2018 "HER,HIM,PRINCE,MICHAEL AND MARVIN" WRITTEN AND PERFORMED BY MIA Y. ANDERSON DIRECTED BY MARISSA SHADBURN Workshop performance ... UNDER THE ST. MARKS THEATRE
2017 Just finished filming as "Bridget" for the short film No Lies Told Then written by Tori Oats. The most adorable child actor as my offspring. Now in post production!
The short film "Anna" which filmed in April has been accepted in the Napa Valley Film Festival here is the trailer https://www.facebook.com/ShortFilmANNA/
Was fortunate enough to host the late nite show Crapshoot: Live Theater for the Twittter Age. Here is a review of our June production!
http://thehappiestmedium.com/2012/06/crapshoot-liquor-laughs-and-luck-o-the-dice/
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