RESUME:

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Acting & Modeling Objectives:
Movies
Films
TV Shows
Commercials
Commercial Print

Personal Statement:
At such a young age, I have already acquired a wide variety of music and performing arts experience. It is my desire to continue to utilize my talents for the mutual benefit of the production and myself.

Education
1989-1993 Paseo Academy of Fine and Performing Arts
Studied acting and directing with a minor in vocal music and music theory.
General Statistics
Age:27 Height:5'11" Weight:150 lbs.Vocal Range: 1st & 2ndTenor

Experience:
-Singing-
Jay Unlimited - 1982-1995 Rendered lead vocals for three songs featured on their album, Statement of Direction.
John P. Kee - 1995-1997 Toured with New Life Community Choir. Rendered lead vocals for "I Surrender", and "I Shall Survive", featured on the gold-selling album and video, "Show Up".
Donald Lawrence - 1997-Present Currently touring with the Stellar Award winning and Grammy nominated Tri-City Singers. Appeared on BET's Teen Summit. Appeared with Stephanie Mills on the 1997 Christmas Special on Dateline from the famous Saturday Night Live stage at NBC Studios.
Kurt Carr - 1997-Present Toured with the Kurt Carr Singers in Italy with the Umbria Jazz Circuit along with such notables as Tony Bennett and Mavis Staples.
Atlantic Starr - 1995-Present Joined their 3-week Asian tour in the Blue Note Circuit. Rendered lead vocals for the European album, All Because of You. Rendered lead vocals for 5 songs featured on the 1999 "Legacy" album, along With an international satellite feed for all major record stores. Montreux Jazz Fest in Tokyo, Japan Wth such artists as Stevie Wonder, Freddie Jackson, Jeffrey Osborn, Martha Reeves and Cameo. Special guest appearance at the International Youth Rally for the United Nations in Dec. 1999.
-MiscellaneousBackground vocal and choir leader for Celine Dion - 1995. Background vocal and choir leader for Kirk Whalum - 2000.

-Acting & Singing-
General (in order from most recent to least recent)
God's Favorite, by Neal Simon Played the leading roll of Joe, performed at the Missouri Rep Theater. Provided script editing to make God's Favorite a gospel showing at a small venue in Kansas City, MO at the Recital Hall of Paseo Academy - first showing in 1992.

Fences, by August Wilson
Played the leading roll of Troy, performed at the Paseo Academy of Fine and Performing Arts Theater.

Gospel Stage Plays (in order from most recent to least recent)
Looking For Mr. Do Right Played the leading role of Chaz, a drug using, wife abusing, alcoholic who followed after his father's old legacy. Co-starring Peabo, Bryson, Dave Hollister, Morris Day, Deneice Williams, Daniel Winans, and Lowel Pye.

A Fool For Love Played the role of "Kennedy", a private detective who-finally finds out that all is not lost with his family. Co-starring Cuba Gooding Sr., Johnny Gill of New Edition, and Dottie Peoples.

Bible Stories A musical theater ensemble written by Donald Lawrence and produced by T.D. Jakes.

God Don't Like Ugly Played the "Right Rev. Getright", a much-needed voice of reason to an otherwise grief-stricken, anxious situation. Co-starr ing Dottie Peoples and Angela Bofield.

Lord Why Do I Keep Choosing The Wrong Man? Played the leading role as "Mean Joe Brown", the adulterous husband who gets what he deserves for being unfaithful.

Where Have All The Good Men Gone? Toured for 6 months as "Woody", an abused husband who comes to grips with the fact that he has to become the man of his house and family.

Mr. Right Now Featured on background vocals. Leading vocal on the musical soundtrack.

Child Support/Ain't No Woman Like The One I Got Played the role of "Travis", an HIV positive son who has a troublesome relationship with his father. Co-starred with Vanessa Bell Armstrong and r&b crooner, Jesse Campbell.

Which Way Do I Turn? Played the leading roll of "Gdno", a rebellious Pastor's son who commits murder, co-starring Phil Perry.

Good Man Is Hard To Find II Producer, director, and script editor. Wrote musical score, which featured guest performer Isaac Hayes.

Good Man Is Hard To Find Began touring as "Buddy", a rebellious teenager who learns the power of prayer. Performed with Dr. Dre, Ed Lover, MC Lyte, and Al Sharpton. Performed for such celebrities as Bill Cosby, Joseph & Katherine Jackson, Louis Farrakhan, R. Kelly, and Ben Vereen.

-Movies-
Boycott, Start Walkin'
An HBO special, which aired February, 2001 during Black- History month.
Played the role of a choir member in the church of Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr.

-Books-
Not Unto Death: Chronicles of Overcoming Through the Blood and a Testimony
An autobiography of my life, physical struggle of affliction, and pursuit of Christian
ministry.

-Accolades-
Gained recognition of R & B record executive, Randy Jackson and also Lance Alexander of Baby
Honey Productions Resulting from an article written in the KC Star Newspaper. Over 3000 readers called in to listen to my music, exceeding the current #1 hit, "Achy Brakey Heart". Interviews on all major television stations in Kansas City, MO and worldwide. Sang at the White House along with Atlantic Starr for the President of the United States.