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| The Bluest Eye |
Bluest black girl in 1940's Ohio.
Eleven-year-old Pecola Breedlove wants nothing
more than to be loved by her family and
schoolmates. Instead, she faces constant ridicule
and abuse. She blames her dark skin and prays for
blue eyes, sure that love will follow.
With rich language and bold vision, this powerful
crippling toll that a legacy of racism has taken on a
community, a family, and an innocent girl.
Eleven-year-old Pecola Breedlove wants nothing
more than to be loved by her family and
schoolmates. Instead, she faces constant ridicule
and abuse. She blames her dark skin and prays for
blue eyes, sure that love will follow.
With rich language and bold vision, this powerful
crippling toll that a legacy of racism has taken on a
community, a family, and an innocent girl.
| TICKETS 10:00AM $6 Tickets can be purchased 714.690.2900 or by clicking the button below. 7:00PM can be purchased by calling 714.994.6310 or by clicking the button below |
| Producer: Steve Cisneros Stage Manager: Heather Lenarth Set Designer: Marika Stephens Costume Designer: Kathy Gillespie |
SOLA BAMIS as Pecola Breedlove
Sola Bamis is a student in the Master of Fine Arts program in Acting at the California Institute of
the Arts. She recently performed the role of Gail in the Robey Theater Company's production of
The River Niger. At CalArts, she has been featured in the world premiere of Forgotten World,
directed by Laurie Carlos. She also appeared in a reading of The Overwhelming, a play about
the Rwandan genocide, directed by Ron Cephas Jones, as well as a production of The Lover in
the CalArts Coffeehouse Theatre.
Sola Bamis is a student in the Master of Fine Arts program in Acting at the California Institute of
the Arts. She recently performed the role of Gail in the Robey Theater Company's production of
The River Niger. At CalArts, she has been featured in the world premiere of Forgotten World,
directed by Laurie Carlos. She also appeared in a reading of The Overwhelming, a play about
the Rwandan genocide, directed by Ron Cephas Jones, as well as a production of The Lover in
the CalArts Coffeehouse Theatre.
TIFFANY DANIELLE as Frieda and Darlene
Tiffany Danielle has been performing for 13 years in Theatre, Television and Commercials.
Hailing from Chicago, IL, Tiffany discovered her love for the arts at an early age. Graduating from
Clark Atlanta University, she received her B.A. in Theater Arts and continued her graduate
studies at the University of Florida. Tiffany makes her debut with Phantom Projects and is excited
to be a part of performing Toni Morrison's award winning piece.
Tiffany Danielle has been performing for 13 years in Theatre, Television and Commercials.
Hailing from Chicago, IL, Tiffany discovered her love for the arts at an early age. Graduating from
Clark Atlanta University, she received her B.A. in Theater Arts and continued her graduate
studies at the University of Florida. Tiffany makes her debut with Phantom Projects and is excited
to be a part of performing Toni Morrison's award winning piece.
WILLIE MACK DANIELS as Cholly
Willie Mack Daniels is a home grown southern gentleman who moved to Los Angeles with the
hopes of becoming a screenwriter; that is, until he took an acting class with director Leslie
Ferreira at Los Angeles City College. He is a graduate of the LACC Theatre Academy's
Professional Actor Training Program, Florida State University and the University of Southern
California. Just recently, he played the role of Paul in Six Degrees of Separation with the
Kentwood Players at the Westchester Playhouse. Willie's other theatre credits include Macbeth,
The Basic Training of Pavlo Hummel, A Piece of My Heart, National Pastime and Landscape of the
Body. This past year William made his debut as Detective Harrington in the feature film “Justify.”
Willie Mack Daniels is a home grown southern gentleman who moved to Los Angeles with the
hopes of becoming a screenwriter; that is, until he took an acting class with director Leslie
Ferreira at Los Angeles City College. He is a graduate of the LACC Theatre Academy's
Professional Actor Training Program, Florida State University and the University of Southern
California. Just recently, he played the role of Paul in Six Degrees of Separation with the
Kentwood Players at the Westchester Playhouse. Willie's other theatre credits include Macbeth,
The Basic Training of Pavlo Hummel, A Piece of My Heart, National Pastime and Landscape of the
Body. This past year William made his debut as Detective Harrington in the feature film “Justify.”
ASHLEY DYKE as Maureen
Ashley Dyke is a Virginia native. The Bluest Eye is her third Phantom Projects Production. She
performed in I Never Saw Another Butterfly, and the touring production of Charlotte’s Web in
which she played Charlotte. Ashley holds a B.F.A degree in Theater from the University of Virginia
and studied film acting at NYU’s Tisch School. Ashley has performed in several stage productions
including The Vagina Monologues (The Spectrum Theatre), The Tube (Second City), I Can’t
Believe This is My Life (Elephant Theater), and Excuse for a Swordfight (Miles Memorial Theater).
Ashley also works in television and film. Her TV appearances include “90210” (The CW),
“FXcellent” (FX Channel), “The Gleib Show” (National Lampoons Network), “Help Me Help You”
(Regency Television) and a starring role in the series “Stratagem” (Whoo Television). She has
performed in films such as, “The TV Set” (Think Films), “He’s Such a Girl,” and “Love 10:1.” She
also plays a leading role in “New Hope Manor” (Blach Hole Filma and Suzanne DeLaurentiis
Productions), to be released in 2010.
Ashley Dyke is a Virginia native. The Bluest Eye is her third Phantom Projects Production. She
performed in I Never Saw Another Butterfly, and the touring production of Charlotte’s Web in
which she played Charlotte. Ashley holds a B.F.A degree in Theater from the University of Virginia
and studied film acting at NYU’s Tisch School. Ashley has performed in several stage productions
including The Vagina Monologues (The Spectrum Theatre), The Tube (Second City), I Can’t
Believe This is My Life (Elephant Theater), and Excuse for a Swordfight (Miles Memorial Theater).
Ashley also works in television and film. Her TV appearances include “90210” (The CW),
“FXcellent” (FX Channel), “The Gleib Show” (National Lampoons Network), “Help Me Help You”
(Regency Television) and a starring role in the series “Stratagem” (Whoo Television). She has
performed in films such as, “The TV Set” (Think Films), “He’s Such a Girl,” and “Love 10:1.” She
also plays a leading role in “New Hope Manor” (Blach Hole Filma and Suzanne DeLaurentiis
Productions), to be released in 2010.
TEKQUIREE SPENCER as Claudia
Tekquiree Spencer was born and raised in the San Francisco Bay Area to a very large family full
of entertainers. Ever since she was a little girl she knew she wanted to be either an entertainer or
a teacher. Growing up, she spent all of her time dancing, acting, writing plays, and putting on a
show for her family, friends, classmates and her mother’s daycare kids. She continued this love &
passion for the arts throughout college, majoring in Mass Media Arts with a concentration in Film
at Clark Atlanta University. She not only wanted to learn how to be in front of the camera, but
behind the camera as well.
In addition to acting, Tekquiree has worked behind the scenes on such shows as “Dancing with
the Stars,” “So You Think You Can Dance,” “Celebrity Rap Superstar,” “Keyshia Cole: The Way It
Is,” and “Hell Date” to name a few. In October of 2008, Tekquiree started A Brown Frame
Productions, a Production Company with her husband and their two friends, all alumni from Clark
Atlanta University. With one pilot under their belt, they're currently working on a documentary
about colorism in the African American Community.
Tekquiree is currently starring in the play, Sex, Relationships, and Sometimes...Love at the Actor's
Playpen and you can also catch her in the stage play, I Need Thee, coming back for its third
season in March. She loves spending her time volunteering with The Grad Girls Network whose
motto is to "Spearhead the success of teen girls."
Tekquiree Spencer was born and raised in the San Francisco Bay Area to a very large family full
of entertainers. Ever since she was a little girl she knew she wanted to be either an entertainer or
a teacher. Growing up, she spent all of her time dancing, acting, writing plays, and putting on a
show for her family, friends, classmates and her mother’s daycare kids. She continued this love &
passion for the arts throughout college, majoring in Mass Media Arts with a concentration in Film
at Clark Atlanta University. She not only wanted to learn how to be in front of the camera, but
behind the camera as well.
In addition to acting, Tekquiree has worked behind the scenes on such shows as “Dancing with
the Stars,” “So You Think You Can Dance,” “Celebrity Rap Superstar,” “Keyshia Cole: The Way It
Is,” and “Hell Date” to name a few. In October of 2008, Tekquiree started A Brown Frame
Productions, a Production Company with her husband and their two friends, all alumni from Clark
Atlanta University. With one pilot under their belt, they're currently working on a documentary
about colorism in the African American Community.
Tekquiree is currently starring in the play, Sex, Relationships, and Sometimes...Love at the Actor's
Playpen and you can also catch her in the stage play, I Need Thee, coming back for its third
season in March. She loves spending her time volunteering with The Grad Girls Network whose
motto is to "Spearhead the success of teen girls."
KWESIU JONES as Soaphead Church and Daddy
Kwesiu Jones is originally from Montgomery, Alabama. He took the leap by moving to Los
Angeles six years ago to pursue his dream of acting. He is no stranger to Phantom Projects
as this is his third production with them. Some of Kwesiu's past roles with Phantom were
Crooks in Of Mice and Men and Tom Robinson in To Kill A Mockingbird. Kwesiu recently
starred in the movie “The Confidant” opposite Billy Zane and Richard Rountree. He has
worked on many projects since his journey to LA, from TV shows to plays and web content.
Kwesiu Jones is originally from Montgomery, Alabama. He took the leap by moving to Los
Angeles six years ago to pursue his dream of acting. He is no stranger to Phantom Projects
as this is his third production with them. Some of Kwesiu's past roles with Phantom were
Crooks in Of Mice and Men and Tom Robinson in To Kill A Mockingbird. Kwesiu recently
starred in the movie “The Confidant” opposite Billy Zane and Richard Rountree. He has
worked on many projects since his journey to LA, from TV shows to plays and web content.
JOHNNETT KENT as Mamma
into a passion! While in college she auditioned for a role that no one thought she would get.
Pearl Bailey in the Ambassador of Love to acting in award winning HBO series, "The Wire,"
along with countless other stage, television and film productions. Johnnett possesses a BFA
from Towson University and has also studied in Great Britain at the Famous Dartington College
of Arts. Always honing her craft Johnnett has earned the Prestigious Allen Lee Hughes
Fellowship at Washington D.C's Arena Stage.
Always interested in giving back to the community, she has been an educator and consultant in
theatre arts for the benefit of Washington D.C public schools and Baltimore City public schools.
Currently Johnnett actively pursues a career in both commercial and theatrical film.
into a passion! While in college she auditioned for a role that no one thought she would get.
Pearl Bailey in the Ambassador of Love to acting in award winning HBO series, "The Wire,"
along with countless other stage, television and film productions. Johnnett possesses a BFA
from Towson University and has also studied in Great Britain at the Famous Dartington College
of Arts. Always honing her craft Johnnett has earned the Prestigious Allen Lee Hughes
Fellowship at Washington D.C's Arena Stage.
Always interested in giving back to the community, she has been an educator and consultant in
theatre arts for the benefit of Washington D.C public schools and Baltimore City public schools.
Currently Johnnett actively pursues a career in both commercial and theatrical film.
SHAMIKA FRANKLIN as Mrs. Breedlove
Shamika Franklin is a native of Kansas City, MO and holds a B.A in Theatre from the stages,
across numerous states, and various commercials & films. She is overjoyed to be a part of
this project. As an avid reader and fan of both Ms. Toni Morrison, and children and the arts,
The Bluest Eye is like a dream come true. Shamika is excited about new growth, and new
things to come.
Shamika Franklin is a native of Kansas City, MO and holds a B.A in Theatre from the stages,
across numerous states, and various commercials & films. She is overjoyed to be a part of
this project. As an avid reader and fan of both Ms. Toni Morrison, and children and the arts,
The Bluest Eye is like a dream come true. Shamika is excited about new growth, and new
things to come.
| 10AM: $6 All Seats 7PM: Regular Price: $20 High School Students: $12 Middle School Students: $6 |