DEIDRE STAPLES - AEA, - SAG-AFTRA Eligible

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Represented by:

Carson-Adler Agency, Inc. (NY) (212) 307-1882

WEBSITE: www.deidrestaples.com

"...Deidre Staples was phenomenal." DC Theatre Arts

"Deidre Staples...gives a breakout performance." WYPR

"...Staples's Sara is a highlight." The Washington Post

"Staples, a consistently outstanding performer" Metro Weekly

"Deidre Staples is excellent..." The Washington Post

NEW YORK THEATRE

A Midsummer Night's Dream (dir. Carl Cofield)

Starveling/Mustardseed/Hermia u/s

Classical Theatre of Harlem

This is What the Days Are**

Stage Directions

Bedlam

TV/ FILM

The Joneses

Supporting

Will Interactive

Bully

Lead

MBI

REGIONAL THEATRE (selected)

Queens Girl: Black in the Green Mountains

Jacqueline Marie Butler

Everyman Theatre

Crumbs From the Table of Joy

Ernestine

Everyman Theatre

Confederates (dir. Stori Ayers)

Sara

Mosaic Theatre Company

The Sensational Sea Mink-ettes (Workshop)

Shantee

Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company

Good Bones (World Premier)

Carmen

Studio Theatre

My Body, No Choice

Fatima Dyfan Monologue

Arena Stage

John Proctor is the Villain (World Premier)

Nell

Studio Theatre

The Skin of Our Teeth

Gladys

Everyman Theatre

The Wolves

#8 (Understudy)

Studio Theatre

AWARDS

AUDELCO Nominee

Best Revival of a Play

A Midsummer Night's Dream

Helen Hayes Nominee

Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Play

John Proctor is the Villain

Helen Hayes Winner

Outstanding Production in a Play

John Proctor is the Villain

Helen Hayes Winner

Outstanding Ensemble in a Play

John Proctor is the Villain

Austin Film Festival

Quarterfinalist

Strange Fruit

TRAINING

Howard University/BFA- Acting

Film/TV Acting & Auditioning: Heidi Marshall

SPECIAL SKILLS

Advanced Piano

Intermediate Zulu

Intermediate French Horn

Gymnastics

Soccer

Volleyball

Track and Field

Basketball

Dialects

Dance

US Passport

US Driver's License

Deidre Staples is a Helen Hayes Award-winning NY based actor and writer. Her most notable credits include Nell Shaw in the world premier of John Proctor is the Villain (Helen Hayes nomination for Outstanding Supporting Performer in a Play and winner of Outstanding Production and Outstanding Ensemble in a Play). Classical Theatre of Harlem's A Midsummer Night's Dream (AUDELCO nomination for Best Revival of a Play). And the world premier of James Ijames Good Bones. Please visit www.deidrestaples.com

Physical Characteristics / Measurements

Height: 5'1"

Weight:

Intermediate Zulu, Billiards/Pool Player, Cheerleading, Gymnastics, Hula Hoop, Jump Rope, Roller Skating, Running - General, Running - Sprint, Snow Skiing - General, Softball, Swimming - ability - general, Swimming - backstroke, Swimming - breast stroke, Swimming - freestyle, Track & Field, Volleyball, Yoga, Dancer, French Horn, Licensed Driver, Piano, Singer, Vocal Range: Alto, American - Cajun Accent, American - Southern Accent, American - Standard/General Accent, American - Texan Accent, British - BBC English Accent