2015! Next UP! Destiny stage play

So the dream continues! They say that you have to get out of Philly to do any type of art, especially acting. They say you ain't going no where in the industry if you stay here! Well in some ways that may be true depending on what you do. However, we have to also realize that Philadelphia and the surrounding areas have so much talent its sickening (in a good way, ya know...like they used to say in the 90's that's dumb stupid, uhh lol ok you got the point right?) It's 2015 and the acting communities have grown tremendously! The question I ask myself is what took me so long to get out there in my hometown??? There are plays, TV shows, Movies, short films, Youtube series out the wazoo!! You don't have to go far to be a part of it!

I won't dwell on the why not's for too long, because I may miss my next opportunity. The only way to go from here is forward!

Back in November 2014, I was informed of another audition for an upcoming play. I quickly sent my resume in to request an audition. The play is called Destiny Stage Play. Its about a girl that has a dream to be a singer/artist and she goes through the ups and downs of the industry and life in general. When I went for my audition, they asked who I wanted to audition for. I was open and didn't have any specific requests. But you know! if Destiny was a singer....that meant......the audition included singing.........*sideeye lol we already talked about this singing thing!! I can hold a note! I've had solos in choirs!! I have performed at college events!!! I even had a lead in a play that had to belt out the song, 'Sometimes I feel like a motherless child'. And ya know, people liked what they heard! At least I think they did!! They clapped, and cheered! They even had on the ugly 'you betta sing that song girl' face on while I sang! So, listen, I can sing.......but those nerves honey! They get the best of me at the worst times!!!

I went in this audition with a different song this time. I said let me sing a song that I would sing to my daughter while she was in the womb and after she was born! The Lord's Prayer Yes that's it!!! (I was convinced). I practiced in the shower and in the car.. it sounded ok then. When the audition came around though??? lol...I could have kicked myself! What in Gods name was I thinking! That was NOT lead aspiring singer material! lol. I performed my monologue and they let me read from the script which was a good sign. They told me that I looked familiar and it was because they knew my work twin, Nyoka.. lol..It was also because they recognized me from the 'Club 44' Play. The director for this new play, John W. Graves III said something to me that stuck in my head. I don't remember the words verbatim, but he said that I was basically not giving as much as I could in Club 44. He wanted to see me give MORE......

I read for several parts a few times, and then......it was time to sing. Oh Lawd. Three pairs of eyes in a cold room at a performing arts center just stared at me waiting for me to start. I cleared my throat and parted my lips and with my throat voice sang "Our faaaaatherrrrr, which art in heaveeennnnn....Hallowed beeeeeee thyyyyy naaaaaame!!!..." If they were unprofessional they probably would have let out a 'mm girl no!' lol...but they didn't. I didn't sing long, but I did end with a sorry I get nervous when it comes to singing....(lack of confidence I know, but it was not good so I had to let them know)

Any way, I got a part despite the *clears throat* singing fiasco! I will be playing the part of Tamika, a gold digging, video vixen. *shocked face* I know right!? lol...I get to channel the inner ratchet! I've been having sooo much fun with this. I can't wait for you all to see!



Oh yea! my new set of cast mates are pretty decent! check out the trailer www.youtube.com/destineystageplay

Stay tuned for more about this Destiny Stage Play experience! Until then, get your tickets!  www.destinystageplay.com   #nodreamleftbehind





Thanks for reading, until next time...be blessed!

your Natural ReACTress
Sheesha