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“Rich with bloodline of heritage, textured, nuanced, and mystic, transforms with the rhythm of an artistic griot . . . we relate to the writer’s experiences, adopting them as our own to examine, explore, and savor . . . This is an important work . . . a profound read with political heart . . . Although this is an Actor’s story, this is the Hero’s journey . . . this is a deeply intelligent, thoughtful, fearless read that dares anyone to categorize it . . . encapsulates a journey, lyrical, poetic and evocative; an uncharted river, challenging the reader to step across.”
                                                                                          
A Gathering of the Tribe Magazine

“She did it. She did it with dignity and love of the craft. She did it on her own terms . . . This is a must read . . . Adilah has successfully blended art, business and integrity in On My Own Terms. . . So enjoy the journey, and allow Adilah’s insights and life triumphs and tribulations to entertain you, inform you, and cause you much pause for reflection . . . There are so many wonderful things I can say . . . but, you, the reader will experience her words for yourself.”
                                                                                                                    
— Ella Joyce, Actor

“I’ve known Adilah since the 70’s when we were both part of the theatre scene in the Bay Area. Not only is she an actor I respect for her well-crafted work, I also tip my hat for what she’s contributed to the theatre community in both Los Angeles and the Bay Area. In both cities, she made things happen by starting organizations that supported actors.”
                                                                                                               
— Danny Glover, Actor

“Not only have I always admired Adilah’s performing abilities, but I’ve come to respect and value her teachings as well . . . I am lucky to have had her as a guide and friend.”
                                                                                                                                                      — Toni Braxton, Vocalist/Actor

“In all the years that I’ve known Adilah, she has always approached the craft with utmost professionalism, care and a beautiful understated sensitivity, which is a pleasure to watch.”
                                                                                                                 
 Delroy Lindo, Actor

ISBN13 Hardcover: 978-1-4257-9033-2
ISBN13 Softcover: 978-1-4257-9008-0
Published by Xlibris
 
Order from your local bookstore,
call 888-795-4274 ext. 7876, or order online at
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www.borders.com, or www.amazon.com


FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact:  Adilah Barnes Productions
Abpro1@sbcglobal.net

“ON MY OWN TERMS One Actor’s Journey”
Rated #3 in Non-Fiction in Essence Magazine

 

Adilah Barnes’ frank and unvarnished story about her life and its challenges from Oroville to Oakland to L.A. will be a primer for young actors and a good old-fashioned page-turner for the rest of us.  Sandra Seaton, Playwright

Los Angeles, CA  – (May 18, 2009) – Adilah Barnes, award-winning stage, television, film actor, literary retreat proprietor and education, has been named Essence Magazine #3 Bestseller of non-fiction books for her book, “ON MY OWN TERMS One Actor’s Journey.”  This rating is based on reporting from African American bookstores throughout the country.

Barnes’ national 2009 book junket tour has included bookstores (Borders, Books A Million, Malik’s Bookstore, UC Santa Cruz’s Bay Tree Bookstore and the Underground Bookstore in Sacramento, California. Other venues include colleges and universities, theatres, government agencies, book clubs and private signings. .

Barnes has come an incredibly long way from the small town of Oroville California, has enjoyed years of success and never compromised her integrity along the way.  She is a testament to the truth that it is possible for an actor to have success without the typical trappings of fame.  Her new book “ON MY OWN TERMS One Actor’s Journey” released December 8, 2008, is a fascinating and deeply intimate chronicle about her life, lessons learned, challenges faced and victories won.  Her inspiring book will not only appeal to performers and those wanting a glimpse into the world of performing arts, but will also touch and motivate anyone who has struggled to create, reach personal goals and overcome obstacles.  A deeply spiritual and trailblazing woman, Barnes speaks from the heart in “ON MY OWN TERMS One Actor’s Journey.”

Aside from focusing on Barnes’ multifaceted career, ON MY OWN TERMS brings to life the historical backdrop including the Civil Rights Movement, Vietnam War, Black Power Movement, assassinations of public figures and the unrest of the 1960s during her coming of age.  A review by A Gathering of the Tribe Magazine states, “…this is a deeply intelligent, thoughtful, fearless read that dares anyone to categorize it . . . encapsulates a journey, lyrical, poetic and evocative; an uncharted river, challenging the reader to step across.”

To name a few, Adilah Barnes’ acting achievements have included starring roles in Universal Pictures’s  Erin Brockovich and HBO’s Iron-Jawed Angels as well as five seasons on the television sitcom, Roseanne.  She is co-found of the internationally known Los Angeles Women’s Theatre Festival (now in it’s 16th year) and since 1990, she has toured her one-woman historical show, I Am That I Am: Woman, Black to 41 states and in three continents including North America, Africa and Europe and she is . Her many awards include a 2009 Alpha

X-Cellence Award and a Red Carpet Award from Women in Theatre in 2007.

ON MY OWN TERMS One Actor’s Journey
www.OnMyOwnTerms.net

Publication Date: December 8, 2008
Trade Paperback; $19.99; 301 pages; 978-1-4257-9008-0
Cloth Hardback; $29.99; 301 pages; 978-1-4257-9033-2

For more information, contact Adilah Barnes Productions at abpro1@sbcglobal.net  To purchase an autographed copy of On My Own Terms One Actor’s Journey online, go to www.adilahbarnes.com, ON MY OWN TERMS may also be purchased online at www.amazoncom,  www.bn.com or www.xlibris.com. 

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PERSONAL APPEARANCES


Sep 24, 2010 Friday
TBA - St. Louis Classics Women's Tea (Keynote Address) St. Louis, MO

Sep 25, 2010 Saturday
TBA - St. Louis Classics Women's Tea (Keynote Address) St. Louis, MO

Sep 26, 2010 Sunday
TBA - West Hollywood Book Fair (Los Angeles Women's Theatre Festival participant/author' s booth)

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TELEVISION

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COMMERCIALS

Look for Adilah in the Bumble Bee Tuna National Commercial Campaign in your city!

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VOICE OVER

Adilah Barnes can be heard by voice over in:

THE CALL TO SHAKABAZZ (www.wozabooks.com and legacyaudiobooks.com and KALILAH (legacyaudiobooks.com). See more information below:  

Title: The Call to Shakabaz
ISBN-13: 978-0-9779883-9-6
Media Type: CD Listen: 
Price: $29.95  

The Call to Shakabaz
Written by: Amy Wachspress
Read by: Andrew L. Barnes and Adilah Barnes

Synopsis

A highly original fantasy adventure, The Call to Shakabaz sidesteps many of the usual conventions of the genre and offers instead unusual and creative resolutions to a variety of sticky situations. When the recently orphaned Goodacre children are transported to the land of Faracadar, they must discover and develop their special talents if they hope to retrieve the powerful Staff of Shakabaz and rescue the land from the malevolent enchanter Sissrath. Set in an African American cultural context, with all brown characters, this story offers a refreshingly different perspective on adventuring in make-believe lands.

The Call to Shakabaz challenges readers of all ages to reconsider the nature of violence while it demonstrates the fundamental principles of nonviolence as practiced by Dr. King and Gandhi. When the dust clears, this book will inspire readers to think and think again. In the meantime, it is way too much fun! A rollicking good read for the whole family!  

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PRODUCER

Co-Founder and Executive Producer   
of the 
Los Angeles Women's Theatre Festival

11411 Cumpston Street #204
North Hollywood, CA 91601

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WORKSHOPS

Photo from L-R: Volunteers Rainer Kenny, Harinder Sandhu

Early Bird Tuition registration by June 15, 2011 is $200 per month or $250 per month after that date.


Pay tuition with PayPal

CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP

tuition $250
$200 Early Bird Special through June 15th
 
$200 plus $6 PayPal surcharge 
Total Early Bird Special cost $206

Early Bird Special click below


LET'S GET YOUR SHOW ON THE ROAD!
Touring Workshop


Sunday, June 26th, 2011
10am-6pm
North Hollywood, CA 91601

  This popular return all-day intensive will allow hands on, in class time to move the solo artist from the stage to the road. It will focus on assessing if you are ready to tour, identifying your market, how to get a booking manager and/or booking agent, how to represent yourself in the marketplace, how to effectively use limited showcase time at conferences, how to create an appealing booth, creating a professional press packet, pitching your show, packaging your show to create residencies, creating a compelling demotape, negotiating a contract and rider, setting fees, how to tech quickly and efficiently, how to establish and build relationships with p resenters, joining booking organizations, how to use local press, and much, much more!   

  Early Bird Tuition registration by June 17th is $225 or $250 after that date.

Pay tuition with PayPal

LET'S GET YOUR SHOW ON THE ROAD!

tuition $250
$225 Early Bird Special through June 17th
 
$225 plus $7 PayPal surcharge 
Total Early Bird Special cost $232

Early Bird Special click below

For more information on workshops, call (818) 752-2225.

WALK IN BALANCE....


 
 
 
June 2011
News From Adilah Barnes Productions
 
 
In This Issue
COUNTDOWN TO ADILAH BARNES' TOURING WORKSHOP
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ADILAH'S NEXT LET'S GET YOUR SHOW ON THE ROAD! TOURING WORKSHOP NOW SET FOR JUNE 26TH 

 

Photo from L-R: Volunteers Rainer Kenny, Harinder Sandhu

 

LET'S GET YOUR SHOW ON THE ROAD!
Touring Workshop

Sunday, June 26th, 2011
10am-6pm
North Hollywood, CA 91601 

This popular return all-day intensive will allow hands on, in class time to move the solo artist from the stage to the road. It will focus on assessing if you are ready to tour, identifying your market, how to get a booking manager and/or booking agent, how to represent yourself in the marketplace, how to effectively use limited showcase time at conferences, how to create an appealing booth, creating a professional press packet, pitching your show, packaging your show to create residencies, creating a compelling demotape, negotiating a contract and rider, setting fees, how to tech quickly and efficiently, how to establish and build relationships with presenters, joining booking organizations, how to use local press, and much, much more!    

Early Bird Tuition registration by June 17th is $225 or $250 after that date.

 

WALK IN BALANCE....

 

Edited by Adilah Barnes and Gustavo Garcia

ADILAH BARNES PRODUCTIONS TEAM 
Phillis Brooks, Graphic Designer
Larry Coleman
, Webmaster/Graphic Designer/Photographer

Aisha Coley
, Booking Coordinator

Ellen Donovan
, CPA
Gustavo Garcia, Newsletter Co-Editor 
Tracy Mapes
, Commercial Agent

Dave Secor
, Theatrical Agent
 
Allison Queen
, Publicist
Phoebe Holstorn-Williams
 Personal Assistant

Kristine Wallis
,Voice-Over Agent
 

 

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