House of Bella Synopsis and Trailer

 House of Bella Synopsis : 

Shelby Womack- House of Bella creator 

In 2010, North Carolina discontinued the Pell Grant forcing hundreds of disenfranchised students to take out excess loans, move off campus or drop out. House of Bella follows the lives of four students (2 males and 2 females) who signed their lease the day before the grant was terminated. This is their pursuit of the American Dream. They conspire to turn their empty townhouse into a booming, lucrative nightclub equipped with two wet-bars, a VIP balcony, gogo dancers and an exotic red room. The house attracts every high and low life in the city, which creates more problems than it solves. Though the roommates can barely make simple decisions such as what brand of cereal to buy without ripping each other’s hair out, whenever trouble strikes they band together as a family to protect their house of love, refuge and secrets.

House of Bella trailer: 

 

House of Bella

2013 NCA&T Theatre Alumna Shelby Womack is creating a new series, House of Bella.  Shelby has used her talents as an actor, writer, director, and comedian to develop her own artistic empire. She understands the  value of creating work not only to empower herself,  but others. Shelby is currently raising funds to shoot the entire first season of House of Bella. To learn more about the series and how you can get involved, visit:
 www.HouseOfBellaSeries.com

More Than One Title

When one thinks of studying Theatre, acting is the first thing that comes to mind. However, The Class of 2013  wears many hats. Take Reginald Johnson for instance.
While he was a Professional Theatre ma

jor at NC A&T, he served as Mr. Freshman, Mr. Sophomore, Mr,. North Carolina A&T and now he has earned the title of Mr. HBCU. Johnson has continues to use  the arts to educate and elevate people in his community and around country. Johnson has started a national HBCU tour entitled  Touring The HBCU Nation. Mr. Johnson's contact information is posted on the right. Book your institution for a speaking engagement today!

 Reginald also does print modeling. 

 

Reginald as Mr. NCA&T with his Queen Catherine Hamlin and their Royal Court.

The Class after their Senior Showcase

But Now I See film

But Now I See directed by John Jackman of Inspirata Films is the life story of John Newton. The historical account of his life is a must see film. Newton experiences life as a slave on the West Coast of Africa. Fola Afolayan(A&T Theatre Alum) plays the role of Peyai. But Now I See will be out on DVD in 2014.  To learn more about the film go to:  http://butnowiseethemovie.com/

  

 Fola Afolayan on set with the director and fellow actor.

 

Peyai (Fola Afolayan) looks at her new servant John Newton

 Peyai(Fola Afolayan) being pampered by one of her guards.

Shooting a scene from But Now I See

The Class on Graduation Day. "BUT IN MAY!" was our infamous tag line for the glorious day!

Is that a REAL major?

Let's face it, everyone wants to be a star in some form or fashion. However, fame is not always guaranteed. So why on God's green earth would anyone want to major in something that is so competitive when uncertainty is clearly stamped as it's middle name? Is it because people are crazy or is to due to the fact that the thought of a 9 to 5 job makes them cringe?  Yes, this blog is dedicated to the NC A&T Class of 2013 Theater Majors and  our life after graduation. So if you're curious about what we are doing with our degrees, this is the place to find out! Scroll, click, and enjoy! But don't judge too much, the struggle is real.