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We should all be watching Misspelled by Jean Trujillo When watching tv it is easy to see that there are many shows for people with different interests. There are shows filled with comedy, suspense, intrigue, and mystery. What is often found lacking in these shows, however, is a diverse cast of well written women. The web series “MisSpelled” is not one of those shows. It features a cast of women of color whose characters are thrown together after discovering they all have mysteriously acquired magical powers. They are forced to work together to try to learn how to master their new powers and deal with the consequences of those powers. As if that wasn’t hard enough, they also have to learn how to work with each other. This web series is bursting with funny, dramatic, and suspenseful moments. The best part is that the series is written by African-American actress and writer Lindsey McDowell! The web series’ first season has come to an end and left their viewers with a dramatic cliffhanger. Lindsey and the cast are currently working to raise enough money film their second season. All off their episodes and information about the show and cast can be found here. Check out their tumblr!
An interview with Shuga Henry by Tionni Warren always being seen as the matriarch, but that’s how it goes sometimes I guess. What are you currently working on/acting in/auditioning for? I am always on the audition train. lol. That’s the life of a performer. I am currently in rehearsal for “Thoroughly Modern Millie.” I play Muzzy in the show. That is the same role Sheryl Lee Ralph played on Broadway. It’s a fun role and the costumes are amazing. It’s going to be a wonderful time. How long have you been acting? I have been acting since childhood. When I came to this country from Jamaica, it was something I fell in love with. I don’t think at my young age I knew I was acting…lol. However, I knew I loved putting on performances and entertaining people. Name of some of your past production/films/ What was your favorite? Chicago, Hairspray, Aesop’s Fables, A Funny thing Happened on the Way to the Forum, The Amazing Spiderman 2, The Sound of Music just to name a few. Some of my faves are The Sound of Music, Forum and The Wiz, which I did this summer and had an absolute blast! It was truly an amazing experience. Why do you want to be an actor? I call myself a performing artist. I am not one thing. I act, sing, write, direct. I am many facets of the drama field. I do this because I feel compelled to. I enjoy the energy I give to the audience. I enjoy the energy the audience gives to me. What specific area do you want to focus on? Film, TV, Plays, Musical Theatre? I am open to all areas. What have you been successful in thus far? Musical Theatre has been the area that has provided the most success How frequently do you get a gig? LOL... well this year has been the most successful. In the past it was scattered. I frequently had to create work for myself. Most of that came in the form of producing my own shows. Last year the ball began to roll and this year so far it’s been a steady stream of work. What kind of character do you usually play? So far I always get the matriarch or the diva role. I don’t enjoy What is it like being a black actress in 2014? It can be quite rough being a black actor or actress. You are always questioning, “where is there a role for me?” You go to auditions knowing that it will be you and four other black persons there b/c it’s not a black show. You get stereotypical roles at times and you wish many theatre companies would do multicultural casting. However, the winds of change are blowing. From theatre greats like Audra MacDonald playing Mother Abbess in Sound of Music, to Norman Lewis playing The Phantom in Phantom of the Opera, to most recently Keke Palmer playing Cinderella in Cinderella, you can observe a slight shift.
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