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Marshaline Letcher

Nationality:	American ( - )
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Biography and Notes (further contributions welcome) :

Marshaline Letcher studied acting with various instructors in NYC. As an actress she worked under a pseudonym. She has worked Off-Off Broadway, in regional theater, film, and in commercials. She won the title of Most Talented in an NYC Miss America preliminary and was first runner up in a Miss Black America of New York State pageant. Marshaline opened and operated an acting school for children. The school was featured on various NYC news programs and on Essence The Television Show as well as an Essence Magazine article. Marshaline has participated in various playwriting workshops in NYC. She was awarded a grant for her first play, Marcella's Song, by the New York State Council On The Arts. In addition to plays she writes non fiction articles, non fiction books, and children's books.

Plays by Marshaline Letcher

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Blood Pressure

Green Duck, The

Harriet Tubman Meets Miss Booty Wrap

Marshaline Letcher Blood Pressure

Company

Synopsis:

Geraldine Nelson is a hard headed patient who refuses to follow the doctor's orders. Her blood pressure gets worse and she finally succumbs to the disease

First Produced

2004 reading, The Ensemble Studio Theater, NYC

First Published

Genre

Comedy, 10 min

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Marshaline Letcher Green Duck, The

Company

Synopsis:

Joe Nelson gives in to the insistence of his wife and takes his son to a brothel to learn about the birds and the bees

First Produced

2005 reading Revolving Stages, Harlem, NY

First Published

Genre

Comedy, 10 min

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Marshaline Letcher Harriet Tubman Meets Miss Booty Wrap

Company

Synopsis:

Harriet Tubman emerges from a deep sleep and encounters a modern day, scantily clad woman. Tensions erupt when they exchange differing opinions about racism.

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First Published

Genre

Play, 10 min

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Marshaline Letcher Marcella's Song

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Synopsis:

Having finished college Marcella and her mother are still in conflict. As a child Marcella found refuge from her mother's hateful words and drunken parties by talking to her doll, Anastasia. Not finding the love she craves at home she looks for it from two boyfriends and is unsuccessful. Finally after being abused and evicted from her parents house for the last time, she strikes out on her own in search of love and happiness.

First Produced

1984 New York University, NYC

First Published

Genre

Drama, full length

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Marshaline Letcher Pap Smear

Company

Synopsis:

The action takes place when Eugene enters the exam room as his wife, Sharon is having her annual gyn exam.

First Produced

2005 reading Revolving Stages, Harlem, NY

First Published

Genre

Comedy, 10 min

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Female

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Marshaline Letcher Smooth

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Synopsis:

Smooth is on the way to the meeting that will make or break his career when he gets stuck on an elevator with Man. Things get ugly and the two punch it out. Both men are surprised when the elevator finally reaches its destination.

First Produced

First Published

Genre

Comedy, 10 min

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Marshaline Letcher Ticket To America

Company

Synopsis:

Charlotte's quest for sexual satisfaction almost lands her in the federal penitentiary when Immigration suspects her marriage, to an illegal alien, is a fraud.

First Produced

1994 reading, Frederick Douglas Creative Arts Center, NYC

First Published

Genre

Drama, full length

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Female

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