A’ndre Davis
Urbanbuzzmag.com
By Nigeria Anderson
Acclaimed writer, & Producer
A’ndre Davis is the acclaimed writer, producer, director, and lead actor of the powerful stage production Man of the House, which played to sold-out audiences during its three performance run at the historic Billie Holiday Theatre in Brooklyn earlier this month October 10th to 11th. The play offers a bold and rarely explored narrative on domestic violence, told through the lens of a male survivor. With a compelling blend of heart, humor, and unflinching honesty, Davis ignites vital conversations around resilience, healing, and the often-overlooked experiences of men affected by domestic abuse. In recognition of October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month, Man of the House stands as a timely and transformative work. The production featured a stellar cast, including: Monifah, renowned R&B artist and actress, C. King, Comedian, actor, and host best known for Nick Cannon’s Wild ’N Out, Trinity Whiteside, Star of Tyler Perry’s Sistas and Zatima and Cortez Smith, Actor from the hit series The Chi. A’ndre Davis’s theatrical credits include Dreamgirls, After The Walk (featuring Grammy-nominated artist Kelly Price), and Underneath It All (featuring Stellar Award winner Kierra Sheard).
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Ms. Toni known and beloved by her students, has reinvented a lost product that has been deleted out of our educational system. As we celebrate Women Month, it is our pleasure to bring to you Ms. Toni Saunders. Ms. Toni Saunders is an educator and arts director that is making headlines and headway with her students; from One World Middle School which is in my backyard Bronx NYC. If you read the news popularity suggests there is doom for our youth. Especially in urban communities, that teachers are burnt out underpaid and don’t care about our children. Well I have news for you it’s a lie. There is a remnant of teachers and professionals in their field that care. There are pioneers putting in work to ensure that our youth are offered a chance to be great. We celebrate Ms. Toni Saunders during Women Month for contributions in education and arts. I had the wonderful opportunity to interview her and she has a wealth of information to encourage the hearts of others.
Urbanbuzzmag.com would like you to help us celebrate one of New York City’s own playwright figures on the rise Charles Curtis. Charles Curtis is a playwright, director, actor, singer, professional voice and performance coach. He is currently at the Davenport Theatre, 354 W 45th St, New York, NY 10036, Saturdays at 3pm promoting his new project, Strings. Strings is a controversial play with meat to chew on, inspired by current events regarding black men. Charles Curtis play Strings is a view into the tumultuous life of a young African American man set to be executed. The story line is designed to reach all to search your hearts regarding your love for one another. Strings provokes you to delve inward and realize we are not that different. When life shows up at your door step how will you respond. Strings is based on a policing system in desperate need for change to protect not kill. Surprisingly, the Lawyer in this play is up for a real trial himself. I had the great opportunity to speak with Charles Curtis regarding his play Strings and hear his personal response of being a black man in America today.
Writer, director, producer, actor and playwright Tyler Perry Celebrates his 14th Film Temptation: Confessions Of a Marriage Counselor based on his 2008 play. Normally I do not review films in such detail and since Tyler Perry did not send me a birthday gift for my birthday April 15th yet. I will still do as the Holy Spirit prompt me to do and comment on his film. Firstly, by now with all the reviews and promotions you know the summary. A cheating wife played very well by Judith (Jurnee Smollett-Bell) her transformation was excellent I must say. I enjoyed her criticising co-worker played by (Kim Kardashian) good job. Whenever, I see Vanessa Williams I know it is going to be good. She deserves an Oscar for her acting, I’m just saying. It is too early for me to go there because we know only African American films made by non African Americans get nominated for Oscars. Anyway, Vanessa Williams played (Janice) the boss lady and did a great job as usual. (Ella Joyce) who plays Judith’s reverend mom is absolutely great. Another actress with style and grace. I know you know where I am going, so come on with me. Judith’s husband is played by Harley (Robbie Jones) and I thought that was a great role for him. The seducer is played by Lance Gross (Brice), one lady behind me in the movie theater kept calling him the devil. Which means he did a good job in his role. Renee Taylor (Store Owner) my homegirl from the Bronx, you know I have to represent, had the best role of all. Melinda, (Brandy Norwood) all I can say is well done Brandy.