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JEVETTA STEELE |
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Jevetta Steele wrote the autobiographical musical Two Queens One Castle, which premiered to critical acclaim at Mixed Blood Theater before being produced in Atlanta and Washington, D.C. She has appeared in numerous productions around the Twin Cities, including Smokey Joe's Cafe, Crowns, Bill of (W)Rights, and Constant Star, to name a few. Ms. Steele appeared on Broadway and in the National/International tour of Gospel At Colonus. She received an Academy Award nomination for her performance of Calling You from the film Baghdad Cafe. She is featured in the film/soundtrack of Corrina-Corrina, Born To Be Wild, Graffiti Bridge, and Hoop Dreams. Ms. Steele has recorded two solo CDs. She will return to France, October 2006, to resume the lead role as Brenda inBaghdad Cafe, The Musical. While an active partner in the musical family, The Steeles, her voice can also be heard with legendary artists Mavis Staples, Prince, George Clinton, Kirk Whalum, and The Sounds of Blackness.
Plays by Jevetta Steele
Black Belts: The Musical | ||
| 1st Produced: | 1996 | |||||
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| 1st Published: | I don't think it has been published. Try emailing Playwright or Agent where listed at top of page. | ISBN/ASIN: | - | |||
| Music: | - | doollee no | #33160 | |||
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Genre: | Musical | |||||
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Notes: | written by Jevetta Steele, Jack Reuler | |||||
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Point of Revue | ||
| 1st Produced: | Mixed Blood Theatre Company (Minneapolis, MN, United States) | 2006 | ||||
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| 1st Published: | Playscripts, Inc - New York | ISBN/ASIN: | - | |||
| Music: | - | doollee no | #61334 | |||
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Genre: | 90-115 min Dramatic/Comedic vaudeville | |||||
| Parts: | Male | 6 | Female | 6 | ||
Parts other: | 6 males, 6 females, 3 either (12-60 actors possible: 6-40 males, 6-20 females) | |||||
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Synopsis: | A composite shot of African America. . .with attitude. Through a riveting series of short plays and songs, this vaudeville defies stereotype as it explores a myriad of topics and places, from Northern Uganda to the American South, HIV to Condoleeza Rice. Swinging from the serious to the absurd, there's plenty to laugh and cry about in this powerful piece. | |||||
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Two Queens One Castle | ||
| 1st Produced: | 2002 | |||||
Company: | n/a | |||||
| 1st Published: | I don't think it has been published. Try emailing Playwright or Agent where listed at top of page. | ISBN/ASIN: | - | |||
| Music: | - | doollee no | #74034 | |||
To Buy This Play: | If Publisher (above) is underlined then the play may be purchased by direct click from the Publisher, otherwise (below) are AbeBooks for secondhand, signed & 1st eds and other Booksellers for new copies | |||||
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Genre: | Musical | |||||
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Notes: | Music by J D Steele; music by William Hubbard; lyrics by Jevetta Steele; lyrics by Thomas W Jones II; book by Jevetta Steele; book by Thomas W Jones II | |||||
Synopsis: | When she is eight months pregnat a woman's husband tells her he is HIV+ and that he must have caught it when he had an affair at college. Later he admits there was no affair with another woman - he is gay. | |||||
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