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Charlayne Woodard. Charlaine "Charlayne" Woodard (born December 29, 1953) is an American playwright and actress. [ 1] She is a two-time Obie Award winner as well as a Tony Award and Drama Desk nominee. She was a series regular on the hit FX TV series Pose. She played the title role in the Showtime movie Run For The Dream: The Gail Devers’ Story.
She made history by becoming the first black actress to play Cinderella on TV or in film. Charlayne Woodard's talent and versatility make her a true standout in the world of theater and beyond. With her fearless performances and captivating writing, she continues to captivate audiences and inspire the next generation of performers.
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Charlayne Woodard. Actress: Unbreakable. Charlayne Woodard is a dazzling force in American theater, captivating audiences with her exceptional talent as both an actress and playwright. With two Obie Awards under her belt, and nominations for the highly prestigious Tony and Drama Desk Awards, she has solidified her place as one of the most acclaimed performers of our time. Her writing and ...
- December 29, 1953
Charlayne Woodard is a two-time Obie Award winner and Tony Award nominee. Playwright. Ms. Woodard’s new two-character play, The Garden, a commission of the LaJolla Playhouse, has productions scheduled in 2021 at both Baltimore Center Stage and The LaJolla Playhouse. Her first solo play, Pretty Fire, was produced at the Fountainhead Theatre in ...
Charlayne Woodard talks about the first moment she discovered she could write a play. Watch the video then come see Charlayne in The Night Watcher at Primary...
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“The reason I write solo plays is because our true stories have not been told yet. We’re only starting to tell our stories,” she said. “I like telling our stories from a Black perspective because I haven’t seen many of them.” Charlayne Woodard in her solo play “The Night Watcher” at La Jolla Playhouse in 2008. (La Jolla Playhouse)
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Nov 4, 2019 · "It was the red seats," admits Charlayne Woodard, on a break from rehearsals for the premiere of her first multicharacter play, Flight, opening this weekend at Center Theatre Group's new Kirk ...
