DRAMA LEAGUE OF NEW YORK INC
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I was a tween off broadway actress, trained at Lincoln center in dance and drama, I also took drama throughout my junior and high school years. I also worked at as part-time model. My very first experience with the Drama League, was in 2008, for an event at the Marquis Marriot. I was so nervous, I kept calling the Drama League office asking what I should wear, and a hundred other questions. I was met with warm sincere answers, and the day of the event, was the one of the best days of my life. I am Afrikan/Cherokee mixed, and felt kind of nervous, but all my fears were quelled, by the warm response and the friendliness of the Drama League and their friends; they are like a family. I've been with them every since. I live in Connecticut, and I like the flexibility of volunteering, and the way everybody chip in to make things happen. Most people say that Jewish people own/run broadway, well in my experience, I say if they do, then they 'Share', and I have seen many people of color volunteering, enjoying the festivities, and no 'racism' what so ever. I am happy to be a part of this organization. At 49, I get to live my broadway dreams, although I chose a different career. I wish I could do more for the Drama League, they are fun, caring people, and dedicated to promoting people of all colors, and the arts, to the best of their ability.
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What I've enjoyed the most about my experience with this nonprofit is...
Meeting my idols, Laurence Fishburne and James Earl Jones
The kinds of staff and volunteers that I met were...
The staff is patient, they all have great sense of humor. I love to laugh, and if I tell a joke, and noone finds it funny, they laugh anyway. When ever I am nervous or have a question, they are quick to put me at ease, and give precise answers.
If this organization had 10 million bucks, it could...
Promote more programs for the people and the arts, like their Director's project, that train directors. I volunteer at the once a year, directors fest, where new directors write short plays, and sometimes a well established director comes in
How frequently have you been involved with the organization?
About every month
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2009
While there are many theatre organizations in New York, one of the few that really stand above and beyond the rest is the Drama League. Since coming to the city five years ago, I cannot count how many times their knowledge has pointed me in the right direction. When you add their other programs, like their Theatre Awards and Directors Program, it quickly becomes apparent this group is really something special. They are keeping theatre vital, and that is often very hard to do.
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The kinds of staff and volunteers that I met were...
some of the kindest and knowledgeable theatre people in the city. They are always willing to share what they know for the greater theatre good.
How frequently have you been involved with the organization?
About every month
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2010
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