ESSENCE OF ACTING (EOA) is a network/ensemble of Acting Professionals who rehearse, perform, and produce theatrical presentations /productions primarily of underserved playwrights to enhance their ability to be seen by wider audiences. Out of our genuine concern for accurate portrayal of characterizations, we workshop and consult with playwrights on their works. We also mentor new talent applying the ” IRON SHARPENS IRON” discipline.
EOA was established in 2015. It was created under the umbrella of GodLee Entertainment, Inc. and remained there until 2019 when the Ensemble became primarily financially independent. The EOA Acting Ensemble is under the umbrella of the non-profit ESSENCE OF ACTING INC as of January 28, 2021.
The Artistic Range of the Acting Ensemble
The current core – members range from Broadway (Theatre), Cinema and Television veterans to young people becoming members only after entering the business with a couple of years of performance history. All are professional; learning and drawing on each other’s life experiences to enhance their artist performances.
Current Core-Membership
Julia Lema
Leslie Dockery
Valeska Cambron
Julius Hollingsworth
Brenda Thomas Denmark
Donald Hyman
Lisa Nicole Wilkerson
Kim Wafer
Abbreviated Members
Our abbreviated members have lifestyle challenges that may limit their complete participation in our presentations.
Eternanda Fudge
Nykki Norman
D’Ambrose Boyd
Jay Aubrey Jones