Reginald Vel Johnson
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Tatiana Wechsler, Kaliswa Brewster & More to Star in THREE SISTERS AFTER CHEKHOV Reading at The Acting Company (May 12, 2023)
Woodie King, Jr. To Retire June 30 As Head Of New Federal Theatre (May 11, 2021)
World Premiere Play GOING DOWN To Star Brooke Procida And Austin Rapp (Oct 2, 2019)
Tatiana Wechsler, Kaliswa Brewster & More to Star in THREE SISTERS AFTER CHEKHOV Reading at The Acting Company (May 12, 2023)
Woodie King, Jr. To Retire June 30 As Head Of New Federal Theatre (May 11, 2021)
World Premiere Play GOING DOWN To Star Brooke Procida And Austin Rapp (Oct 2, 2019)
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Tatiana Wechsler, Kaliswa Brewster & More to Star in THREE SISTERS AFTER CHEKHOV Reading at The Acting Company
The Acting Company has announced the complete cast for the reading of Mustapha Matura's new play Three Sisters After Chekhov. This is a part of the Reading Series in honor of The Acting Company's 50th anniversary.
The Acting Company has announced the complete cast for the reading of Mustapha Matura's new play Three Sisters After Chekhov. This is a part of the Reading Series in honor of The Acting Company's 50th anniversary.
Woodie King, Jr. To Retire June 30 As Head Of New Federal Theatre
Woodie King, Jr., Founder and Producing Director of New Federal Theatre (NFT), will retire from leadership of the famed theater company on June 30, 2021, handing the baton to NFT's newly appointed Artistic Director, Elizabeth Van Dyke.
Woodie King, Jr., Founder and Producing Director of New Federal Theatre (NFT), will retire from leadership of the famed theater company on June 30, 2021, handing the baton to NFT's newly appointed Artistic Director, Elizabeth Van Dyke.
World Premiere Play GOING DOWN To Star Brooke Procida And Austin Rapp
In 1996, Brooke Procida was portraying high-school student Donna Santangelo on ABC/Warner Brothers long running hit comedy, Family Matters, with Jaleel White and Reginald Vel Johnson. Struck by severe, un-diagnosable illness, Brooke was forced to leave the show and Hollywood in order to heal what was much later discovered to be long term, chronic Lyme disease. After fully curing and overcoming a disease that most struggle to even get diagnosed, Brooke boldly returns to Hollywood in this gripping new one act play to be mounted at the iconic Whitmore-Lindley theatre complex in North Hollywood.
In 1996, Brooke Procida was portraying high-school student Donna Santangelo on ABC/Warner Brothers long running hit comedy, Family Matters, with Jaleel White and Reginald Vel Johnson. Struck by severe, un-diagnosable illness, Brooke was forced to leave the show and Hollywood in order to heal what was much later discovered to be long term, chronic Lyme disease. After fully curing and overcoming a disease that most struggle to even get diagnosed, Brooke boldly returns to Hollywood in this gripping new one act play to be mounted at the iconic Whitmore-Lindley theatre complex in North Hollywood.
Marjorie Moon Joins New Federal Theatre as Administrative Consultant
???????Marjorie Moon, Executive Director Emeritus of Brooklyn's esteemed Billie Holiday Theatre, has joined the team of Woodie King, Jr.'s New Federal Theatre (www.newfederaltheatre.com) as Administrative Consultant.
???????Marjorie Moon, Executive Director Emeritus of Brooklyn's esteemed Billie Holiday Theatre, has joined the team of Woodie King, Jr.'s New Federal Theatre (www.newfederaltheatre.com) as Administrative Consultant.
Douglas Turner Ward & Woodie King, Jr. Honored in Sidewalk Ceremony Today Theatre 80 St. Marks
Today, November 16 at 4:30 PM, a Sidewalk Signing and Honors Ceremony will be held onstage at Theater 80 St. Marks, 80 St. Marks Place.
Today, November 16 at 4:30 PM, a Sidewalk Signing and Honors Ceremony will be held onstage at Theater 80 St. Marks, 80 St. Marks Place.
Douglas Turner Ward & Woodie King, Jr. to Be Honored in Sidewalk Ceremony at Theatre 80 St. Marks
On Wednesday, November 16 at 4:30 PM, a Sidewalk Signing and Honors Ceremony will be held onstage at Theater 80 St. Marks, 80 St. Marks Place.
On Wednesday, November 16 at 4:30 PM, a Sidewalk Signing and Honors Ceremony will be held onstage at Theater 80 St. Marks, 80 St. Marks Place.
Historic New Federal Theatre Training Workshops Move Uptown to Dwyer Cultural Center
The historic Theatre Training Workshops of Woodie King, Jr.'s New Federal Theatre will move uptown next month to Dwyer Cultural Center at 258 St. Nicholas Ave. (at 123rd Street). They were previously held in spaces adjoining the theater's offices at 292 Henry Street. The workshops have been a fertile training ground for leading African-American playwrights and actors.
The historic Theatre Training Workshops of Woodie King, Jr.'s New Federal Theatre will move uptown next month to Dwyer Cultural Center at 258 St. Nicholas Ave. (at 123rd Street). They were previously held in spaces adjoining the theater's offices at 292 Henry Street. The workshops have been a fertile training ground for leading African-American playwrights and actors.
Photo Flash: Woodie King Jr.'s New Federal Theatre Gala Honors Novella Nelson & Melvin Van Peebles
Woodie King Jr.'s New Federal Theatre (NFT) held a festive Gala Benefit on Sunday, June 26 from 2:00 to 5:30 PM at Trump Place, 220 Riverside Boulevard (enter West 70th Street) honoring Novella Nelson and Melvin Van Peebles, two of many actors and directors who have worked at NFT over the theatre's 46 year history. Mr. Van Peebles was introduced by Academy Award winner Estelle Parsons. Ms. Nelson was introduced by former Mayor David Dinkins. Scroll down for photos from the event!
Woodie King Jr.'s New Federal Theatre (NFT) held a festive Gala Benefit on Sunday, June 26 from 2:00 to 5:30 PM at Trump Place, 220 Riverside Boulevard (enter West 70th Street) honoring Novella Nelson and Melvin Van Peebles, two of many actors and directors who have worked at NFT over the theatre's 46 year history. Mr. Van Peebles was introduced by Academy Award winner Estelle Parsons. Ms. Nelson was introduced by former Mayor David Dinkins. Scroll down for photos from the event!
Woodie King Jr.'s New Federal Theatre to Honor Novella Nelson and Melvin Van Peebles at 2016 Gala
Woodie King Jr.'s New Federal Theatre (NFT) will hold a Gala Benefit on Sunday, June 26 from 2:00 to 5:30 PM at Trump Place, 220 Riverside Boulevard (enter West 70th Street) honoring Novella Nelson and Melvin Van Peebles, two of many actors and directors who have worked at NFT over the theatre's 46 year history.
Woodie King Jr.'s New Federal Theatre (NFT) will hold a Gala Benefit on Sunday, June 26 from 2:00 to 5:30 PM at Trump Place, 220 Riverside Boulevard (enter West 70th Street) honoring Novella Nelson and Melvin Van Peebles, two of many actors and directors who have worked at NFT over the theatre's 46 year history.
Woodie King Jr.'s New Federal Theatre 2016 Gala to Honor Novella Nelson & Melvin Van Peebles
Woodie King Jr.'s New Federal Theatre (NFT) will hold a Gala Benefit on Sunday, June 26 from 2:00 to 5:30 PM at Trump Place, 220 Riverside Boulevard (enter West 70th Street) honoring Novella Nelson and Melvin Van Peebles, two of many actors and directors who have worked at NFT over the theatre's 46 year history. Mr. Van Peebles will be introduced by Academy Award winner Estelle Parsons. Ms. Nelson will be introduced by former Mayor David Dinkins.
Woodie King Jr.'s New Federal Theatre (NFT) will hold a Gala Benefit on Sunday, June 26 from 2:00 to 5:30 PM at Trump Place, 220 Riverside Boulevard (enter West 70th Street) honoring Novella Nelson and Melvin Van Peebles, two of many actors and directors who have worked at NFT over the theatre's 46 year history. Mr. Van Peebles will be introduced by Academy Award winner Estelle Parsons. Ms. Nelson will be introduced by former Mayor David Dinkins.
Disney Channel's FA-LA-LA-LIDAYS Kicks Off Today
A Hawaiian holiday episode of 'Jessie' guest starring Maia Mitchell ('Teen Beach Movie') and popular 'Liv and Maddie' characters Joey Bragg and Tenzing Norgay Trainor, plus a holiday reunion episode of 'Girl Meets World' guest starring 'Boy Meets World' alumni Rider Strong ('Shawn Hunter'), William Russ ('Alan Matthews') and Betsy Randle ('Amy Matthews'), new episodes of 'I Didn't Do It' guest starring Reginald Vel Johnson ('Family Matters'), 'Dog With A Blog' and 'Liv and Maddie,' will be presented during the fourth annual 'Fa-la-la-lidays' winter programming event beginning FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 28 through December.
A Hawaiian holiday episode of 'Jessie' guest starring Maia Mitchell ('Teen Beach Movie') and popular 'Liv and Maddie' characters Joey Bragg and Tenzing Norgay Trainor, plus a holiday reunion episode of 'Girl Meets World' guest starring 'Boy Meets World' alumni Rider Strong ('Shawn Hunter'), William Russ ('Alan Matthews') and Betsy Randle ('Amy Matthews'), new episodes of 'I Didn't Do It' guest starring Reginald Vel Johnson ('Family Matters'), 'Dog With A Blog' and 'Liv and Maddie,' will be presented during the fourth annual 'Fa-la-la-lidays' winter programming event beginning FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 28 through December.
Disney Channel's FA-LA-LA-LIDAYS Kicks Off 11/28
A Hawaiian holiday episode of 'Jessie' guest starring Maia Mitchell ('Teen Beach Movie') and popular 'Liv and Maddie' characters Joey Bragg and Tenzing Norgay Trainor, plus a holiday reunion episode of 'Girl Meets World' guest starring 'Boy Meets World' alumni Rider Strong ('Shawn Hunter'), William Russ ('Alan Matthews') and Betsy Randle ('Amy Matthews'), new episodes of 'I Didn't Do It' guest starring Reginald Vel Johnson ('Family Matters'), 'Dog With A Blog' and 'Liv and Maddie,' will be presented during the fourth annual 'Fa-la-la-lidays' winter programming event beginning FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 28 through December.
A Hawaiian holiday episode of 'Jessie' guest starring Maia Mitchell ('Teen Beach Movie') and popular 'Liv and Maddie' characters Joey Bragg and Tenzing Norgay Trainor, plus a holiday reunion episode of 'Girl Meets World' guest starring 'Boy Meets World' alumni Rider Strong ('Shawn Hunter'), William Russ ('Alan Matthews') and Betsy Randle ('Amy Matthews'), new episodes of 'I Didn't Do It' guest starring Reginald Vel Johnson ('Family Matters'), 'Dog With A Blog' and 'Liv and Maddie,' will be presented during the fourth annual 'Fa-la-la-lidays' winter programming event beginning FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 28 through December.
California African American Museum Hosts 'Black Stars of The Great White Way' Shoot, 12/3
Creating Broadway history in Los Angeles, over 200 actors, singers, dancers, directors, choreographers, composers and producers will join together for the photo shoot "Black Stars of The Great White Way"- a Chapman Roberts Concept, Saturday, December 3, 2011, 11 a.m. at the California African American Museum (CAAM).
Creating Broadway history in Los Angeles, over 200 actors, singers, dancers, directors, choreographers, composers and producers will join together for the photo shoot "Black Stars of The Great White Way"- a Chapman Roberts Concept, Saturday, December 3, 2011, 11 a.m. at the California African American Museum (CAAM).
California African American Museum Hosts 'Black Stars of The Great White Way' Shoot, 12/3
Creating Broadway history in Los Angeles, over 200 actors, singers, dancers, directors, choreographers, composers and producers will join together for the photo shoot "Black Stars of The Great White Way"- a Chapman Roberts Concept, Saturday, December 3, 2011, 11 a.m. at the California African American Museum (CAAM).
Creating Broadway history in Los Angeles, over 200 actors, singers, dancers, directors, choreographers, composers and producers will join together for the photo shoot "Black Stars of The Great White Way"- a Chapman Roberts Concept, Saturday, December 3, 2011, 11 a.m. at the California African American Museum (CAAM).
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