Special Thanks
Theatre Works @ The Evergreen Theatre
Sherri Walker
Black Butterfly Media TV
Doug Bedford
Shelia Darras
LeTekay
Alejandro Paredes
Jimmy Freeman Jr.
Tomecka N. Freeman
LaShondra Y. Washington
Latrell R. Freeman
Lindsey 'Erin Divine' Freeman
Vita Hughes
Terrance Davis
Tamara Malone
Darlis Armstrong
Levi Frazier Jr.
Sheronda Williams
Eric Brooks
Olivia R. Johnson
Myra Moses
Ruby 'O Gray
Tim and Dee Dotson
Ekundayo Bandele
Evelyn Little
Patrica Smith
Erica Jackson
Ron Gephart
Trecie Williams
Holly C. Lau
University of Memphis Department of Theatre & Dance
Hattiloo Theatre
Apostle Alton R. Williams & First Lady Elder Sherilyn Williams
World Overcomers Outreach Ministry Church
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Mary Ann Washington
I am just a hometown Memphis girl with a passion and a dream, giving other hometown people with like passions and dreams opportunities. I thank my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ for his anointing on my life.~ Mary Ann
Mary Ann Washington was born in Memphis, Tennessee. She started acting and writing in grade school. After graduating from Booker T. Washington High School, Mary enrolled in Shelby State Community College and studied acting under Ron Gephart. At Shelby State Mary was in numerous plays including Black Girl, Everybody loves Opal, The Odd Couple, and was nominated for a Memphis Theatre award (Ostrander's Award) for her performance in Hager's Children, directed by Deborah Frazier. After taking a 20-year absence from the stage to raise her family, Mary joined World Overcomers Outreach Ministry Church where her fire for drama was re-ignited, refueling her gift of scriptwriting and Acting. Mary joined the Drama Ministry at World Overcomers church under Drama Artistic Director Myra Moses. Mary Ann acted and directed several performances at World Overcomers including 'The Blood Covenant', written by Apostle Alton R. Williams. Mary has worked for Blues City Cultural Center, Bluff City Tri-Art Theatre, Inner City South and was at Hattiloo Theatre for 5 years. Mary reentered College in 2014 where she met Levi Frazier Jr. whom she credits to giving her, her 'Artistic Wings'. It was at Southwest Tennessee Community College that the Actor's Renaissance was founded & created. Mary has written and directed all original productions for The Actor's Renaissance Theatre.
Mary Ann's civic duties include being a member of The Ostrander Judging Committee for 4 years, and an Associate Company Member at Theatre Works @ The Evergreen Theatre.
Mary Ann holds an AS in Speech & Theatre, and she will graduate in Fall 2020 from The University of Memphis with a BA in Liberal Arts. Mary is looking forward to entering grad school in the Spring of 2021 and writing more original productions for 'The Actor's Renaissance Theatre'.
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'There is something brave about starting theatre from a new form'.-Mary Ann Washington
This is what I do, this is who I am.
