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William Barry Scott
A Multidimensional Actor, Director and Producer
From the character Tee-Tot, a soulful street singer in the Ryman Auditorium's production of "Lost Highway - The Music and Legend of Hank Williams" to his own one-man show "Ain't Got Long to Stay Here" based on the life and times of Dr. Martin Luther Kin to producing, starring and directing William Shakespeare's "Romeo and Juliet", Barry Scott continues to bring quality theatre to Nashville. Additional theatrical works such as "Harlem Voices, "An American Slavery Play", "A Joyful Noise and "Harlem Voices Speak to Children"
Thomas W. Staples II
Digital Media Producer
Theater Technician
Website Designer
Video Editor
Musician
Organizer
Celeste M. Cooper
Celeste M. Cooper is a recent graduate from Tennessee State University, in the fall she will be moving on to Depaul University. Her last Summer Stock production was Romeo & Juliet (Juliet). Recently, Ms. Cooper produced, directed, and starred in her premier Tennessee production of Toni Morrisons The Bluest Eye. Ms. Cooper would like to thank God, family, her loving boyfriend Aaron, and her friends for all their love and support. For more information contact her at producercmc_yahoo.com.
Aaron McGee
Aaron “JUST AARON” McGee attends Tennessee State University were his passion is meeting his purpose. He’s a Graduating Senior Mass Communication major concentrating in Radio/Television, with aspirations of producing and staring in his on Talk-Show/Sitcom! His personal interest includes, studying the Bible, jazz music, leadership, mentoring, and playing with 2year old brother Cameron. With an appreciation of theatre he debut in Toni Morrison’s The Bluest Eye as character: SoapHead Church.
LaTorious Givens
LaTorious is a graduate of Tennessee State University where she has performed in a number of productions. Her most recent performance at TSU was as the nurse in Romeo and Juliet. She has also performed with the Street Theatre Company in The Wiz and Once on This Island. LaTorious would like to thank God and everyone who has supported her craft. For more information you can contact her at latoriousgivens_yahoo.com
Freddie B
He started doing a radio show with a TV segment because of the set-up of Tennessee States radio apparatus. This then grew into a more organized TV show as he continued to teach himself the art of video editing. The show then covered only parties with Freddie talking to people on different topics with a comedic twist, but it would quickly grow into so much more. Since his humble beginnings, Freddie B has went on to interview Future Hall of Famer Shaquille ONeal, NBA Champion Dwyane Wade, Gold Selling Artist Webbie, Pioneering Artist Uncle Luke (2 Live Crew), NBA All-Star Joe Johnson of the Atlanta Hawks, Flavor Of Love Participants Hoopz and Bootz, among many others. He has started a video production company here in Nashville, 8ighty Se7en Entertainment. He also gives back to different non-profit organizations such as Relay 4 Life, HOBY, and mentors some of his peers, All the while finding time to continue with his first love Freddie B TV!!!
Jacoby Gilbert
Jacoby Gilbert has done technician and performance work for play productions the Blacks: the clown show,The Matchmaker, Tartuffe, and was involved in several other productions. He has played as Peter in Barry Scotts Romeo and Juliet in the 2008 Summer Theatre Festival. He is a graduate of Tennessee State University and this is his fourth time performing on stage at the university. He has done volunteer work for many of the productions at Tennessee State University. He was cast in many plays in his childhood such as Hamlet, Beowulf, and performed various literary such as the works Edgar Allen Poe. He also is a member of the Students of Caribbean Ancestry (S.O.C.A.) and the International Students Organization.
Tamara McMoore
Tamara McMoore currently resides in Nashville, TN and is a Senior Theater major at Tennessee State University. Her credits to theater include: Romeo and Juliet (Abram), The Match Maker (stage manager),Gem of the Ocean (stage manager),and I ain't yo Uncle ( Topsy). "I would like to thank God for all of the wonderful blessings and my family for all the continued support. I'm doin' me an Lovin' it Baeby!!!!!"
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The Complete Works of William Shakespeare
NASHVILLE, TN.—June 15, 2009—Tennessee State University is gearing up for its annual Summer Stock Theatre production. Sponsored by The Department of Communication’s Theater Program, this year a company of twenty plus cast members will showcase the grandeur of their talent with a run of Adam Long, Daniel Singer, and Jess Winfield’s the Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged). The play is directed by Barry Scott. Scott is a widely known actor, writer, producer, and director, voice over artist and motivational speaker who currently serve on the Tennessee Arts Commission. “The Complete Works of Williams Shakespeare (abridge)” places Shakespeare’s works in modern context, and was developed through improvisation. The cast performs as if they are getting through the show on blind enthusiasm, but one thing that is not up for question is the over boundless energy they bring and leave on the stage!Of course the big joke in the original script is having 3 male actors perform all of Shakespeare’s plays in a single evening of theatre. In our approach to the material we will utilize upwards of 20 actors both male and female and all of whom are of African decent. So where’s the joke in that? I’m so glad you asked! Too black? Or not too black? Black is the question! The mood of the piece will retain its comic/satirical framework but will endeavor to explore the boundaries of political correctness and racial stereotypes.
NASHVILLE, TN.—June 15, 2009—Tennessee State University is gearing up for its annual Summer Stock Theatre production. Sponsored by The Department of Communication’s Theater Program, this year a company of twenty plus cast members will showcase the grandeur of their talent with a run of Adam Long, Daniel Singer, and Jess Winfield’s the Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged).
The play is directed by Barry Scott. Scott is a widely known actor, writer, producer, and director, voice over artist and motivational speaker who currently serve on the Tennessee Arts Commission.
“The Complete Works of Williams Shakespeare (abridge)” places Shakespeare’s works in modern context, and was developed through improvisation. The cast performs as if they are getting through the show on blind enthusiasm, but one thing that is not up for question is the over boundless energy they bring and leave on the stage!
Of course the big joke in the original script is having 3 male actors perform all of Shakespeare’s plays in a single evening of theatre. In our approach to the material we will utilize upwards of 20 actors both male and female and all of whom are of African decent. So where’s the joke in that? I’m so glad you asked! Too black? Or not too black? Black is the question! The mood of the piece will retain its comic/satirical framework but will endeavor to explore the boundaries of political correctness and racial stereotypes.
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615-963-5742
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GALLERY
The Performing Arts Center Cox/ Lewis Theatre, TSU Main
The Writers Stage 1008 Charlotte Ave
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