Compassionate, highly effective, inspiring, and extraordinary are just a few phrases that come to thoughts when describing Curtis Von’s efficiency within the Ensemble Theater’s Rolling World Premiere of Phenomenal Lady. He’s a multi-talented, numerous actor who portrays varied roles within the play, however the position that stands out is the portrayal of Mr. Freeman. He’s the person who took benefit of Maya Angelou’s innocence as a younger lady. Curtis admitted that he couldn’t benefit from the play till that half was over however dealt with it authentically and punctiliously. It was uncomfortable to observe however artfully carried out by means of dance that conveyed the uncomfortable feeling of the second.
Since entertaining was by no means a profession aim, who knew that after accepting a problem over a decade in the past, Curtis Von would go on to star in over thirty movies, 80 theatrical productions, quite a few commercials, and type his personal manufacturing firm? Actually not him, however that’s precisely what the Houston native did.
Curtis Von rapidly started to attain success as soon as phrase acquired out that he may memorize a whole script in lower than 24 hours. Due to this uncommon present, productions started to name upon him to exchange actors instantly. As his legend grew, so did his ardour for artwork. His need to entertain has been instrumental in his success, permitting him to share the highlight with nationally acclaimed abilities reminiscent of Forrest Whitaker, Vivica A. Fox, Terrence Howard, Kelly Worth, Richard Roundtree, Jada Pinkett-Smith, Suzanne Douglass, Clifton Powell, Eddie Griffin, Keisha Knight-Pulliam, Lavan Davis (Home of Payne), Terri Vaughn, and Tommy Ford, to call just a few.
Igniting the stage, Curtis Von has carried out in productions reminiscent of Tyler Perry’s Why Did I Get Married, Michael Baisden’s Males Cry within the Darkish, It’s All within the Household, Bruised However Not Damaged, and the critically acclaimed The Diary of Black Males: How Do You Love a Black Lady. Wanting to succeed in a broader viewers, Curtis Von expanded his expertise to the large and small display. A few of his movie and tv credit embrace Jason’s Lyric, Triple Cross, Barbershop Blues, Demise of a G, and Ali: King of the World. Curtis additionally expanded his expertise internationally by starring in three Nollywood movies, Return of the Exile, Web page 36, and the Greatest Drama Award-winning movie Pound of Flesh, which he was nominated for Greatest Lead Actor for on the NAFCA Awards in Beverly Hills, Ca. He presently co-stars within the a number of award-winning movie The Micro, successful Greatest Actor on the Singapore Movie Competition.
With a wealth of expertise and a eager eye for expertise, Curtis Von started to concentrate on directing. He directed Robin Givens and Darius McCrary in Will A Man Rob God? and the late Tommy Ford and Terri Vaughn in Hell Hath No Fury. He Co-Producer the controversial movie Black Lives: Jurica Highway, launched in 2020. He’s 1st AD for the upcoming comedy Previous Man Jackson, starring Kathy Garver, Robert Lasardo, and Tony Ferro. Persevering with his journey, he based his manufacturing firm, Performing Dangerous Productions, and the nonprofit group, It’s LIFE, Digital camera, Motion! With that achieved, he diversified his abilities by writing and producing. His unique works embrace, Solely God Can Choose Me, Wake Up Younger World, and Simply As I Am. “Theater is a ministry, and to succeed in a minimum of one particular person makes a world of distinction.”
Curtis Von thanks God, his loving household, and supportive associates for all he has develop into. One factor is for certain, extra shall be coming his manner. Along with his relentless dedication, perseverance, and confidence, you may count on to listen to his title for a very long time. Wherever there are Lights, Cameras, and Motion, likelihood is, Curtis Von is shut.
