Death of the Diva: A One-Woman Musical Narrative
Amanda Seales challenges pop culture's portrayal of women,
one hilarious character at a time!
Written by: Amanda Seales / Directed by: Roger C. Jeffrey
Women are fist fighting all over television Little girls want to be reality stars. The only female rapper in the mainstream is a Black woman that calls herself "Barbie" and many of the most talented ladies in the industry have become egomaniacs. According to tv/web personality, recording artist, & actress Amanda Seales, the Diva is dead.
In her latest project, a comedic musically infused one-woman show Amanda challenges pop culture’s portrayal of women one hilarious character at a time. Melding melody and monologue, this hilarious, thought provoking show calls out the cause and effect of the overwhelming number of negative images of women in today's media and gives rise to restoring the balance. Accompanied by a three-piece band, and video imagery, the show is dynamic and interactive compelling audiences to laugh, empathize, and nod their heads to the original musical numbers integrated throughout. A timely piece Death of the Diva invokes thought, raises awareness, and encourages movement towards countering the overwhelmingly negative position pop culture has taken in how women should be represented on media’s global stage.
Friday, February 17, 2012 at 4:07PM
Monday, February 13, 2012 at 1:11PM Connecting with a major topic in the who "Death of the Diva" creator Amanda Seales interviews women on why negative images of women on Reality TV has been so successful.
Thursday, February 9, 2012 at 12:09PM After much struggle and frustration I finally decided on a new poster idea that would really capture the essence of the show! Utilizing the well known image of Rita the Riveter who graced the "WE CAN DO IT" posters during WWII in the US! The posters were to encourage women to join the War effort and that is exactly what i'm doing with this play. Encouraging women to join the war against the overwhelming amount of negative images in pop culture. Photog Rayon Richards (www.RayonRichards.com) captured the essence beautifully! Can't wait for the finished product!
