Student Success!
Nzingha Ashford - Actress & Show Host
I taught Nzingha acting, script analysis and Play Analysis at Howard University and she worked along side me as an outstanding camp counselor in my summer camp The Children's Theatre Workshop (TCTW).
Nzingha was cast in Ava Duvernay's outstanding film Origin. She's such a humble and talented actress!
In 2023 Nzingha became the new host of PBS’s popular tV show, Camp TV! In 2024 the show was a Kidscreen Awards nominee!
Ashlei Dabney - Producer
2024 Emmy WINNER, Ashlei Dabney Senior Producer and Field Producer “RuPaul’s Drag Race”. I taught Ashlei acting, Play and script analysis and she too worked alongside me in my summer camp The Children's Theatre Workshop (TCTW).
Danielle Solomon - TV & Film Writer
One of my former playwriting students, Danielle Solomon, is busy pursuing her dreams and in 2022 she hit a major milestone! She’s became a member of the Women Write Now Fellowship!
Cecily Davis - Actress
I taught 2023 Musical Theatre graduate Cecily Davis acting and analysis. She's thrilled to be cast as the first ever Black Fiona in Shrek the musical! Be sure to check her out when the show is in a city near you!
Jade Scott - Playwright & TV Writer
I taught Jade advanced playwriting, TV Scriptwriting, Analysis and Black Aesthetics of Television
My former play and TV scriptwriting student Jade Scott was nominated for her first NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Scripted Series Podcast and she needs your help. Be sure to check out “Small Victories” on any podcast platforms. (Note: some content and language isn’t appropriate for little ears).
Thank you for supporting the next generation of black writers!
Carmin Wong - Playwright/Scholar/Poet
I taught Carmin beginning and advanced playwriting. In 2021 Carmin had her first world premeir of her play A Chorus Within Her produced at Theater Alliance in Washington DC
(L) 2018, supporting my playwriting student Carmin in her debut as a playwright at the Kennedy Center Millennium Stage!
(Below) Carmin is a talented scholar and educator, poet and playwright!
Alric Davis - Playwright/Actor/Director/Founder
2018 graduate, playwriting minor, Alric Davis is a multi-talented powerhouse, actor, director, playwright and founder of the Bayou Theatre in Houston Texas!
Howard University Theatre Arts Alumni
During my tenure as Alumni Relations Committee chair I launched the Alumni Legacy Project which invited alumni to share with current students professional best practices and lessons learned during their career journey!
