S4:E10 - Darlene Hope on 'Keeping Hope Alive' Throughout the Years of an Acting Career
Darlene Hope is an accomplished multi-hyphenate actor in New York City who just wrapped a production with The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey. She starred in their production of "Florence and Mojo" by Alice Childress, who holds the esteemed title of being the first African American woman to win an Obie Award in 1955. With 30+ years experience in the entertainment industry (16 of those years in NYC), Darlene opens up about how she has kept her hope alive, her creativity full, and her spirit strong throughout her journey.
— Pursuing work in Theatre, Film, Voiceover, and Television
— Acting in work that celebrates Black women
— Darlene's journey from the Mickey Mouse Club in Florida to Full-Time Working Actress in New York City
— On-Camera Makeup & Hair Tips for Black Women
— Focusing on Young Artist Mentorship
— Transitioning from Theatre to TV/Film
— Life Lessons from 30+ Years as an Actor
— Being in the Industry For the Right Reasons
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