About the Author, Playwright and Director

TOWONDA KILPATRICK

"Don't judge what you don't know"

When my friend, Aundia Holloman, first mentioned to me

to transfer my book into a stage play, I really did not pay

him any attention. I was too focused on finishing the book.

Then he told me of all the other stage plays that had been

traveling and that I had just as good a chance getting a

national tour as anyone else. He used Tyler Perry as an

example when he first got started. If you are a follower of

his success with plays such as "Madea", it's truly amazing

at the success stories he has had with his productions.

Who's The Real Gigolo Cast Biographies

Sherrell "She Real" Anderson (Vivian Tate) was born In

Norfolk, Virginia and migrated to Atlanta. Currently her forte Is a

'poetic speaker". Her art Is of spoken word and original poetry.

She has performed at Uptown Comedy Comer, Apache' Cafe and

on V.103's Poetic Moments with Joyce Llttsl. She was also heard

on the stage at the Pantene Total You Tour In Atlanta, Georgia. This

Is her first debut as an actress.

So I begin to write it. The characters were already

developed in the book so I was halfway there. It's been an

enjoyable process getting this show prepared for

showcasing.

Donnell Burris (Fogoe Reese) Is In Atlanta by way of Chicago but

originally born In Dover, Delaware. He has been a background singer

for numerous groups and have performed In local night clubs. Five

years of his life has been spent singing, acting, and performing ballet

and tap. This Is his acting debut.

I serve as the director and author of this production, which

is also a novel. I come to you by way of Marvell, Arkansas.

In 1999 after creating a publishing company, which was

named BroKil (a combination of my last name and my daughter's first name), I

wrote my first self-help book entitled, .Who's The Real GIgolo?" Shortly

thereafter, I released 5000 copies of the first print but was saddened by the

discovery that the print was the unedited version. All books were recalled, sold

and unsold, and rewritten while managing to save for it to go back in print. The

book is now the completed novel entitled, .Who's the Real GIgolo." Due to all

the pain and suffering surrounding the project, I wanted to make it a book to

remember. Thus, the stage play was birthed with the same title.

As an entrepreneur I have also began an organization called .The Black Pearls of

Atlanta." The organization is geared toward helping women to set and achieve

their goals in life where before they thought were unattainable.

Shonte "Sugah" Chandler (Raine Caldwell) Is enjoying

roles as she adds to her resume. A native of Missouri, she

graduated from Central Missouri Stata University where she

was "Miss Black & Gold" for the state of Missouri. She has

appeared In the Independent film, .Shackles" and In the film,

"The Coo." She received the honor of BEST ACTRESS for the

stage play, .Fences" written by August Wilson and BEST

DRAMATIC INTERPRETATION for the State of Missouri. She's a

spoken word artist who writes her own material.

Annette Ford (MomSalll) Is originally from Greenwood,

Mississippi where she started her acting career In church. Her

experience Includes the film, "Remember the Titans" as a

spectator. She brings to the stage a unique, strong, energetic and

fun presence. This Is her first acting debut

My heart is for people and I only write things that are dear to my heart. Before

becoming a writer, I modeled overseas and have been in numerous fashion

shows in the states as well.

I am the proud mother of a lovely teenaged daughter named Brooke and we

reside in Duluth.