Reggie Williams, 14, has been involved in acting since fifth grade
when he was cast as the lead in the African Folktale, "A Story,
A Story." He was an audience favorite and was cast in several
plays in the years that followed.
Reggie was able to obtain a scholarship from TADA, an organization
that teaches children theater work and produces several plays each
year."I've gotten better experience with learning," said
Reggie as he returned from his last TADA class, where the 16 class
members performed several skits and dance numbers. "I've learned
how to project my voice, sing and act," said Reggie.
While taking
classes, Reggie found out about auditions TADA was offering for their
new theatrical works. He was cast in two separate productions. During
one performance, Reggie was noticed by a talent agent and was offered
another scholarship to attend acting classes with "Way Off Broadway".
Attending
his new classes required Reggie to take three subway lines and the
Long Island Railroad. At first his father was skeptical about letting
Reggie travel on his own, but after Reggie learned how to get there
the first week, he showed his dad and his dad agreed that Reggie could
commute like a grown-up.
Reggie now lives with his father, Raymond. His older brother recently
moved out. Reggie's mother died when he was in fourth grade.
Reggie says he has enjoyed his acting experiences saying, "I
feel like I've accomplished something."
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