ESSENCE OF ACTING (EOA) is a network/ensemble of Acting Professionals who rehearse, perform, and produce theatrical presentations /productions primarily of underserved playwrights to enhance their ability to be seen by wider audiences. Out of our genuine concern for accurate portrayal of characterizations, we workshop and consult with playwrights on their works. We also mentor new talent applying the ” IRON SHARPENS IRON” discipline.

EOA was established in 2015. It was created under the umbrella of GodLee Entertainment, Inc. and remained there until 2019 when the Ensemble became primarily financially independent. The EOA Acting Ensemble is under the umbrella of the non-profit ESSENCE OF ACTING INC as of January 28, 2021.
The Artistic Range of the Acting Ensemble
The current core – members range from Broadway (Theatre), Cinema and Television veterans to young people becoming members only after entering the business with a couple of years of performance history. All are professional; learning and drawing on each other’s life experiences to enhance their artist performances.
Current Core-Membership

Julia Lema

Leslie Dockery

Valeska Cambron

Julius Hollingsworth

Brenda Thomas Denmark

Donald Hyman

Lisa Nicole Wilkerson

Kim Wafer
Abbreviated Members
Our abbreviated members have lifestyle challenges that may limit their complete participation in our presentations.

Eternanda Fudge

Nykki Norman

D’Ambrose Boyd

Jay Aubrey Jones
Former Members
CB Murray, Ron Scott, Clinton Faulkner, Guy Whitlock, Toni Whitlock, Jalene Goodwin, Dathan B. Williams, Madeline McCray, Yvette Ganier, Akil Williams, Morgan Heyward, Sheldon Woodley, Gabrielle Archer, DeShawn White, Anthony Goss, Alexandra Foucard, Alex Jones, Kent Williams, Colette Ambo, Jay Aubrey Jones, Brocton Pierce, Valerie David, Chris Diaz, Marvin Bell, Joshua Pyram, Kianee Truvillion, Sean C. Turner, Anthony Solano, and many talented others!Past Performances
An Equity Staged Reading of GREENWOOD; AN AMERICAN DREAM DESTROYED @ The Metropolitan College of NYC and Full Production of UNENTITLED @ THE Hudson Guild Theatre in New York City

