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24 • OUT & ABOUT NASHVILLE • JANUARY, 2003 O&AN MUSIC She's a Broadway diva, soulful singer, and R&B success Find out why crossover artist Heather Headley deserves a listen by Christopher Hamblin O&AN Associate Arts Editor Say what you will about Britney, the dirty little Miss Aguilera, or Justin T., but don't say that Disney doesn't nurture great talent. Since beginning her Broadway career as Nala in the Disney production of "The Lion King," Heather Headley has been nothing but music's golden child. Disney asked her to audition for Elton John's "Aida," gave her the title role, and then sat back and watched as she won a Tony award. Now, we can all sit back and watch her climb Disneyfree up the dance charts with her new single "He is." Headley's debut solo album, "This Is Who I Am," hit the streets back in October and features such producing Ron and Theresa at the Chute. Out on the Town Photos by Mike Robinson Left: Jamee and Rhonda at the Chute. PSYCHOTHERAPY Barbara Sanders, LCSW 615-327-0756 John Waide, PhD, LCSW 615-329-0558 • Licensed • Confidential • Individuals • Couples 1207 17 th Avenue South • Suite 204 • Nashville TN 37212 talents as Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis, Shep Crawford, and Dallas Austin, the lot of which have worked with Whitney, Janet, Toni, and TLC. The album has slowly but surely been getting noticed and played all over the nation (even here in Faith Hill-ville). Says Luther Vandross, "Heather. . . in a word, WOW!" Heather co-wrote some of the songs on this album, Left: Scott and Dennis at The Nuthouse. but authors incredible emotion and musicality in every line. When selecting songs for the album, Heather used one criterion: "My brain has to connect with my heart and my voice," she says. "It's a simple test; I know in 12 bars if I can sing the song or not." This is who she is. There's a new diva in town y'all, and her name is Heather Headley. The "He is" video is aired on BET, and you can catch it being played by DJ Ron at TRIBE. You also can hear Heather's music at www.heatherheadley.com. (Editor's note) On Saturday, Jan. 14, Miss Jospehyn Edwards will be performing "He is" during the second show at Connection. Come out to support Josephyn and Heather's music. If you like what your see and hear, be sure to hand over a few buck to both. � A Free Subscription Means You Don’t Need a Lot of This! Mailed to your home in a nondescript envelope sign up today for a one year free subscription Please mail your name and address: Out and About Nashville P.O. Box 330818 Nashville,TN 37203 or email subscriptions@outandaboutnashville.com and request your free subscription Privacy notice: OUT and About NASHVILLE values your privacy and will not sell or use the information collected for a free subscription. All information collected will be held in the strictest confidence. It will not be used for any other purpose except mailing the monthly issue of OUT and About NASHVILLE. OUT&ABOUT NASHVILLE The monthly newspaper serving the GLBT Nashville community Left: Paul Gwin and John Van Orden at the Nut House.
OUT & ABOUT NASHVILLE • JANUARY, 2003 • 25 People's Branch Theatre Offers Variety in 2003 Season by Christopher Hamblin O&AN Associate Arts Editor Interpretation-it's a tricky thing. One has to be careful with someone else's work, especially when that someone is Samuel Beckett. That's what the People's Branch Theatre found out in mid-November when the Samuel Beckett Estate requested that PBT close its production of "Waiting for Godot." Brian Niece, PBT Artistic Director, cast two women in the lead male roles. Although the characters remained men, the estate claimed that PBT was in breach of Beckett's instruction that there should be no change of sex in the characters, and it would therefore have to close. The young theater is now facing approximately $10,000 in debt thanks to the premature departure of "Waiting for Godot." But, the show must and will go on. Integrity intact, PBT is continuing the 2003 season with "27 Wagons Full of Cotton," a rarely performed one-act by Tennessee Williams based on his short story. This production is part of the "Tennessee Williams Revealed" series, a collaboration between local professional theater groups. Niece will be directing and says this play was chosen to compliment the surrounding pieces in the season. "Tennessee Williams frequently Law Offices of Kevin T. Sommers a progressive practice for your life Green Hills 386-7007 Kingston Springs 952-9882 for practice info please visit: www.sommerslawoffice.com your link to the law Mention this Ad for Discount on Bankruptcy Debt Relief or Wills! Not certified as a Consumer Bankruptcy Specialist or in any listed area by the Tennessee Commission on Continuing Legal Eduction and Specialization balances the grotesque and the beautiful. Sometimes you're not even sure which is which," said Neice. This seems to parallel PBT's outlook. Niece also believes the following PBT production, an adaptation of Alan Lightman's novel "Einstein's Dreams," will offer even more variety. "27 Wagons Full of Cotton" tells the somewhat odd story of an aging southern couple. "27 Wagons Full of Cotton" tells the somewhat odd story of an aging southern couple. The abusive husband burns down the ginning equipment of the neighboring plantation in order to gain business. The owner of the plantation pays a visit, figures out what happened and takes advantage of the man's wife. In the end we see a torn and battered woman. "We are left with a vision of a O&AN THEATRE soul who wants to find a way out of abuse, a symbol of all aspects of the human American spirit - a willingness to go on in the face of abuse," explained Neice. Niece expressed PBT's dedication to enriching the life of the greater Nashville area and its artistic community by making the word "community" a verb. "We want to use the safe haven of the theater to do the dangerous work of facing ourselves," Niece commented. The "Tennessee Williams Revealed" series began with Tennessee Rep's "Streetcar" and will continue with Mockingbird's "Glass Menagerie" and Nashville Ballet's "Night of the Iguana." A copy of "27 Wagons" is available at Nashville Public Library. A discussion with PBT about the play will be held on Jan. 13 at Davis-Kidd Booksellers. No doubt that PBT's contribution will be edgy, relevant and thought provoking. � WHEN: Jan 22 preview, Jan 23 - Feb 1 WHERE: Darkhorse Theater, 4610 Charlotte Avenue HOW: Ticket info at 254-0008 www.peoplesbranch.org FOR SALE $89,000 Bell Forge Village Antioch This single story, traditional cottage condo/townhouse was built in 1985, has 2 bedrooms, 2 full baths and is approximately 1277 sq. ft. Other features include a fireplace. Recreation amenities include swimming pool, community clubhouse. Call Michelle Smith, (615) 383-3838
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