Kenya Allmond (me)

I was contacted by David Dower, Associate Artistic Director at Arena Stage about the public dress rehearsal for Regina Taylor’s hit musical Crowns. Barely making it there after attending a lecture at the Smithsonian, I arrived a little after the show had started. (I’m not sure how the actors can concentrate with people coming in [...]

Hold onto your hat—one of our most popular musicals returns with a new production of Crowns. Come see the crowns worn by the “hat queens” of the South—women whose storied lives are woven into the straw, silk, wool and lace that adorn their heads. This Thursday, March 26, you can see a full dress rehearsal [...]

I received the following from Arena Stage via email and thought I’d pass it on.  It’s an excellent opportunity for an inspiring actress. Arena Stage holds open casting call for Yolanda in Crowns Tina Fabrique and others from the original Arena production of Crowns.  Photo by Scott Suchman. Ever dream of acting at Arena Stage?  Now’s [...]