André DeShields (Part 2) - interviewed by Sherry Eaker for NiteLifeExchange

NiteLifeExhange.com i-Spondant Sherry Eaker talks with Andre De Shields, actor, director, and choreographer, about his newest version of "Black By Popular Demand" which just finished a limited engagement at the Laurie Beechman Theatre in New York. Originally performed in the 1980s, the show has evolved over the years as De Shields has expanded his own philosophy of how he views life and the artist's responsibility, which is the basis of the discussion between Eaker and De Shields.

An unparalleled and completely diverse performer, De Shields has performed on Broadway (Hair,The Wiz, Ain't Misbehavin', Stardust, Play On!. The Full Monty, Prymate); Off Broadway (Dream on Monkey Mountain, Caligula, King Lear, Black Nativity, and Archbishop Tartuffe Supreme); regional theatre; television; film; and both the concert and cabaret stage. De Shields serves as an adjunct professor at NYU's Gallatin School of Individualized Study, and is a distinguished visiting professor at colleges and universities across the nation.

ANDRÉ DE SHIELDS is an award-winning actor, director and educator. Broadway: Impressionism, The Full Monty (Outer Critics Circle Award), Prymate, Play On! (Tony and Drama Desk nominations), Ain't Misbehavin' (Emmy Award), The Wiz, Haarlem Nocturne (originated at La MaMa E.T.C.). The Classical Theatre of Harlem: King Lear, Caligula, Black Nativity, Dream on Monkey Mountain. The Flea: Cato. Regional: Play On! and The Full Monty (The Old Globe); Waiting For Godot (Vladimir) and Play On! (Jeff Award, Black Theatre Alliance Award) at Goodman Theatre (Chicago). Also The Man Who Came to Dinner (Sheridan Whiteside) at Madison Rep, Death of a Salesman (Willy Loman) at Oasis Theatre Co. (Buffalo), Inherit The Wind, and Our Town. Received B.A. from U. of Wisconsin, Madison; M.A. from NYU's Gallatin School of Individualized Study, where he serves as Adjunct Prof. Mr. De Shields is a distinguished visiting professor at colleges and universities across the nation. A proud member of Equity, SSDC, SAG & AFTRA.

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