Stephanie Richards Lawrence @stephanierichardslawrence
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About Stephanie Richards Lawrence
ACTRESS
Stephanie has performed on stage and in films. Initially a stage actress, Ms. Richards Lawrence later made the transition to film. Acting has always been a passion. Stephanie committed to developing her acting skills in college when she was accepted to Averett University in Virginia for Theatre Arts and Speech and English Education. While at Averett, Stephanie also developed technical theatre and stage management experience. Two years later, Stephanie auditioned and was accepted into New York University's Tisch School of the Arts. It was at Tisch and Lee Strasberg that Stephanie blossomed as an actress and a director.
During her senior year at NYU, Stephanie took on an internship at the Society Hill Playhouse in Olde City Philadelphia, where she taught theatre and improv to high school students, in addition to doing technical theatre on the mainstage productions.
Upon graduation, Stephanie auditioned and was selected to join the Donald Welch (Don B. Welch) Theatre Group in Philadelphia. Stephanie appeared in several Don B. Welch plays including, Change Is Gonna Come, and Idella's Soul Shack, acting with the legendary, Mary Wilson of the Supremes and Will Smith's father, Willard Carroll Smith, Sr. Stephanie most recently performed in the award-winning film, M.O.T.H. (Matters of the Heart).
DIRECTOR
Stephanie aka Red has been directing her entire adult life. Under the auspices of Ripe Crop Performing Arts and Productions, LLC Stephanie has produced numerous events.
Stephanie founded a scene work group in Lehigh Valley, Pennsylvania called the ACTING SHACK. In 2017, Red as she is affectionately known, premiered her first full length play entitled, "HIM: EPISODE ONE" at the Sherman Showcase (Poconos) and The Touchstone Theatre (Bethlehem, PA). Presently, Stephanie is in the process of preparing for a 2020 film release of her stage-play.
INSTRUCTOR
Trained at New York University's Tisch School of the Arts and the Lee Strasberg, Stephanie is passionate about teaching youth and adults in the performing arts. Stephanie has taught acting to elementary age students, high school students and adults. She enjoys motivating her students to come alive both on stage and in film. "Scene work is sharpening the blade for an actor," says Stephanie.
Radio Talk Show Host
RADIO PERSONALITY
Stephanie aka Red, has been hosting the talk show – Keeping It Raw with Red on Worldhyperadio.com for over a year now. In 2018, Red was offered an opportunity to host her own talk show on Worldhyperadio.com. The show features guests who are focused on helping people to progress in pursuit of their passions. Guests include: Counselors, Authors, Filmmakers, Playwrights, Pastors, world-renowned Casting Directors, Directors and Artists. Keeping It Raw with Red offers a performing arts and acting tips segment, as well as a new emerging artists segment. To learn more about the show email Redthehost@gmail.com
PLAYWRIGHT
Stephanie's first performed stage-play, HIM EPISODE ONE was presented first as a public reading in 2017 at the Sherman Showcase in the Pocono Mountains of Pennsylvania. Later, the script was transformed on the stage of the Touchstone Theatre in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. Presently in preparation for conversion onto the screen, Stephanie's film is scheduled for a 2020 premiere.
Founder and Artistic Director
Ripe Crop Performing Arts and Productions, LLC
Monologue Challenge Guest Jurors
FAQs
Ripe Crop Arts - GREAT MONOLOGUE CHALLENGE
Ripe Crop Arts - GREAT MONOLOGUE CHALLENGE
*When are Monologue Submissions due?
Answer: The deadline for submissions has been extended to October 30th
*How long does my Monologue need to be?
Answer: 1-2 (max) minutes
*Can my monologue be something I wrote?
Answer: Yes, the monologue can be original.
*Is there a specific category or theme of monologues I must use?
Answer: No, your monologue can be of any genre.
Ripe Crop Arts - GREAT MONOLOGUE CHALLENGE
Ripe Crop Arts - GREAT MONOLOGUE CHALLENGE
Ripe Crop Arts - GREAT MONOLOGUE CHALLENGE
MONOLOGUE CHALLENGE PRIZES:
• All Submissions are viewed by Jurors who are leaders in the film and theatre industry, including Winsome Sinclair, Casting Director and Co-founder, WSA International and Terra Renee, President and Founder of AAWIC.
• FREE Acting Class with Master Acting Teacher
• Interview on the Keeping It Raw with Red Show
• Highlighted on Social Media pages
Guest Jurors for the Great Monologue Challenge
Guest Jurors for the Great Monologue Challenge
Guest Jurors for the Great Monologue Challenge
Guest Jurors for the Great Monologue Challenge
Guest Jurors for the Great Monologue Challenge
Winsome Sinclair, Casting Director & Co-founder of WSA International
Terra Renee, President and Founder of the African American Women In Cinema (AAWIC)