2019 Events
Actor
Stella Adler Acting Studio/Billie Holiday Theatre Black Arts Immersion Program
Director
Diane is honored to have recently performed in the role of Mrs. Dickson, owner of a boarding house for women in 1905 New York City, in Intimate Apparel.
Director
Stella Adler Acting Studio/Billie Holiday Theatre Black Arts Immersion Program
Director
Diane received high praise for directing the award-winning drama Death of a Salesman Oct.18-Nov. 8, 2019 with a predominantly Black cast.
Stella Adler Acting Studio/Billie Holiday Theatre Black Arts Immersion Program
Stella Adler Acting Studio/Billie Holiday Theatre Black Arts Immersion Program
Stella Adler Acting Studio/Billie Holiday Theatre Black Arts Immersion Program
Diane was honored to be selected as a participant in this prestigious program and to be coached by Tony Award Winner Ruben Santiago Hudson.
2018 Events
You Can't Take It With You
You Can't Take It With You
You Can't Take It With You
Diane reclaimed her role as Rheba (for the third time) in her debut performance with Holmdel Theatre Company.
Oct. 26-Nov. 11, 2018. She received a Broadway Regional nomination for best actress in play for her portrayal of Rheba.
Fences
You Can't Take It With You
You Can't Take It With You
Diane was honored to portray Rose Maxson in Bridge Players' production of August Wilson's Fences. She was nominated for a 2016 NJACT Perry Award, Outstanding Lead Actress,
for her portrayal of Rose with Villagers Theater.
Guess Who's Coming to Dinner
Guess Who's Coming to Dinner
Guess Who's Coming to Dinner
Diane directed the dramatic stage play based on the Academy award-winning movie, Guess Who's Coming to Dinner at Villagers Theatre. It received five NJACT Perry Award nominations.
Hairspray
Guess Who's Coming to Dinner
Guess Who's Coming to Dinner
Diane originated the role of Motormouth Maybelle with Phoenix Productions in 2011. She was very pleased to reprise the role with Gas Lamp Players February 9-11, 2018.