We, Diversity Players of Harlem, strive to ensure education and enlightenment
opportunities through diverse forms of artistic and creative medium. It is our
ultimate goal to nurture youth of undiscovered talents, and produce platforms for
artists of various backgrounds. Furthermore, we believe that effectively meeting
our goal will cure some of the societal ills affecting our communities.
This organization was established on April 18, 2005
after an engaging conversation between its founding
members. During the conversation, they agreed to
create more lucrative and plausible ways for
non-traditional performers to enter and sustain the
entertainment industry.
They produced their first project, Old Man Pete, by
securing the rights to the published one-act play from
Henrietta Edmonds. Ms. Edmonds is the daughter of
the late Harlem Renaissance playwright, S. Randolph
Edmonds. The production premiered with an
ensemble of actors, musicians and singers on June
22, 2005 at the Producer's Club Theatre in Midtown
Manhattan, NYC.
In the years to come, they plan to collaborate with
others in order to complete their mission. This stage
production is the primary platform from which a list
of stage, film, and television productions are to
follow. In addition, seminars and showcases are
scheduled to further complete this arduous mission.
Who I'd like to meet: ACTORS, DANCERS, SINGERS, MUSCIANS,DIRECTORS, PRODUCERS AND ALL INVOLDED IN THE MAKING ENTERTAINMENT.
Shawn Luckey is the Artistic Director of DPOH
and he actively writes, directs, and produces plays and screenplays. He has appeared in a number of commercials, plays and movies. Theatrical credits include: Charles Fuller’s A Soldier’s Play; Pearl Cleage’s Blues for an Alabama Sky; Craig Lucas’ Prelude to a Kiss; Lorraine Hansberry’s A Raisin in the Sun; James Baldwin’s Amen Corner. Film credits: The Interpreter; and on November 2, Ridley Scott’s American Gangster. He has also appeared in Rev Run’s music video, Mind on the Road, and a NY Lottery Commercial. His directing credits include: Old Man Pete, among other projects, but his love of writing has manifested in the following: La Reina; The Tenants; He Said/She Said; and A Family’s Play.
www.myspace.com/shawnluckey.com
Dwight Ali Williams is the Executive Director of DPOH
and is the proud executive producer of all Diversity Players of Harlem productions. As a child, Dwight Ali experienced the entertainment world by working in commercial print and television commercials. After a break from the business as a teen, Dwight Ali returned to acting on stage. His stage credits include For this reason… A Love Story; Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dream Coat; Amen Corner; A Family’s Play; A Soldier's Play; and now The Red Lamp. His passion for entertaining audiences has led him to work in many areas of the entertainment business including: acting, singing, dancing, song writing, producing, set design, directing and more. In June, Dwight Ali will direct Shawn Luckey's, A Family's Play.
www.myspace.com/dwightali
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