I'm happy to share a demo excerpt from the graduation performance of our evening conservatory. This is a scene where Mrs. Donna Simpko the "beloved" high school teacher gets in trouble. I don't want to ruin it for you, but it doesn't end well... Here's our amazing ensemble with Nia Blizzard (ou virtual stage manager), myself, Emma Bufford, Alyssa Cecere, Jacqui Bellan, Colleen Sample, …
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Atlantic Theater Alumni
I had the privilege to study at the Atlantic Acting School from July 2019 to December 2020. Below for your enjoyment are some of the work we presented upon graduation from the Evening Conservatory––in the time of Covid. I am so grateful to have been making art during such a radical transition where storytelling was being reinvented, to sustain and thrive in a time of global crisis. I am a …
Women Lead Storytelling?
When Will Women Lead Storytelling in Hollywood? by Flo Ankah Full essay published on The Clyde Fitch Report “If I may be so honored, to have all the female nominees in every category stand with me tonight,” urged Frances McDormand during her powerful rally cry of an acceptance speech when she won for Best Actress on March 4. Like millions of viewers watching the live telecast, I was deeply …
The Bishop and the Boys
THE BISHOP AND THE BOYS by Frank Cossa Reading at Abingdon Theatre Directed and Produced by Fern R. Lopez Produced by Joanie Rochibaud Co-Produced by Simple Production/Flo Ankah Stage Manager is Susan Lee A driven TV reporter and judicious Jesuit priest investigate a potentially explosive allegation of sexual abuse by a powerful local Bishop. Viewed through the colliding perspectives …
Interludes of the Heart
INTERLUDES OF THE HEART by Robert Blumenfeld Reading at The Players Club Directed by Leslie Kincaid Burby Produced by Simple Production/Flo Ankah In Interludes of the Heart the great writer Marcel Proust struggles to stave off death so he can complete his masterpiece, A la recherche du temps perdu (In Search of Lost Time). His housekeeper Céleste Albaret ministers to his every need, and …
Listen Up Philip
French actress Flo Ankah appears opposite Jonathan Pryce, Jason Schwartzman and Krysten Ritter, directed by Alex Ross Perry. She portrays Brandy, also featured in the official trailer of the film. …
Loving the Silent Tears
Starring in the Broadway-style musical 'Loving the Silent Tears' opposite Liz Callaway, Jody Watley, Debbie Gravitte and Jon Secada at The Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles. This is the last song of the musical Loving the Silent Tears. I am wearing a yellow dress, between Jody Watley and Debbie Gravitte. I've been told yellow makes me look anemic and yellow makes me pop. I don't know what to …
Edith Piaf Alive
EDITH PIAF ALIVE, a play with music French actress and singer Floanne recounts the Piaf story. This authentic ‘chanteuse’ and farm girl opens the door to her culture, by taking a closer look at the legendary ‘Little Sparrow’ —with that husky, mournful voice so popular in the 1940’ and 50’s. The performance is a culturally rich and moving presentation that will make you smile, with tunes that …