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Diane Cameron is an International vocalist who has appeared in Tokyo, Paris, West Africa, South Africa,
Canada and all over the United States. In July 2008, Ms. Cameron was invited by the Government of the
Republic of Benin, West Africa as the USA Artist in Residence to Benin for the third time. Originally from
Chicago, Illinois, she currently has made her home on the Eastern Shore in Alabama. Diane has played at
some of the Eastern Shore’s finest establishments such as in San Destin, Florida at the San Destin Resort
and Conference Center, Florabama as well as numerous private engagements and weddings. She also
performed for the 2002 and 2003 Alabama Gulf Coast Chamber of Commerce National Shrimp Festival.
Other Alabama Eastern Shore appearances include Kiva Dunes, Beach Club, Guy's Gumbo, Oleander
Resort, Marriott Grand Hotel, Legions Club, Theater 98 and more...Diane has produced several youth
theatrical productions, was a guest on channel 44 Mobile's "Cover Stories" hosted by Nona Simmons.
As an actress, Ms. Cameron has appeared on the stage in Tokyo, Chicago, Atlanta, Toronto, Hilton Head
Island, SC, Mobile and West Africa. Her role of Bernice in August Wilson's "THE PIANO LESSON", earned
a best actress nomination as actress of the year in Jacksonville, Florida.
Diane has written several plays, published an environmental skit for the City of Mobile's "Keep Mobile
Beautiful" organization and is writing a children's book "Fred & Felix" and an environmental play for
children. Upcoming appearances include Sweet Auburn Heritage Festival/Atlanta and World Music
Festival in Phoenix.
Diane was selected U.S.A. Artist in Residence to the Republic of Benin, West Africa She was
subsequently invited to Durban and Johannesburg in 2005 as a result of being nominated by the
International Music Organization KORA. Her self authored CD "The Reconciliation" was in competition
with musical works from Mariah Carey, Will Smith, 50 Cents and Canada's Olivier.
The State of Alabama USA passed two Resolutions signed by the Honorable Bob Riley, Governor of
recognizing Ms. Cameron’s theatrical and musical work with children.
Her original musical “WATER – WHEN KATRINA CAME” was written prior to working with the 2007 PFC
Howard Johnson II Summer Enrichment Camp. Nevertheless, once Ms. Cameron came on board July
2007 as the Camp Theater Director, her play became a vehicle helping victims cope with the loss and
displacement from the hurricane’s aftermath. The play served as a perfect pilot for the camp as a
support mechanism for the 200 + campers enrolled in the 5-week program at Truevine Baptist Church in
Mobile. The camp was made possible by the American Red Cross National to provide cultural,
educational, and emotional assistance to those young people who have been impacted by Hurricane
Katrina, Ivan and Rita.
DRAMA PROGRAMS
DRAMA INTERVENTIONS is the art of integrating theater, music, literary works, dance and visual art for
the purpose of promoting reconciliation and development in personal conflict resolution, promoting
awareness of cultural diversity through education while fostering a team atmosphere amongst the
participants. Drama Interventions is committed to fostering a healthy planet through its project Green
Earth Theater. Under this ecological banner the play “TRASH TAWKIN” was created. Trash Tawkin is the
anchor story is a series designed to raise awareness for the need to be good stewards of the earth
through recycling and civic beautification. The roles of actor, singer, dancer, writer, make-up artist,
wardrobe persons, set designers and stage assistants provides a positive outlet for youthful energies
and promotes a team environment between the production team, the cast, community and the
environment. Trash Tawkin is designed to be a demonstration model for schools and youth outreach
programs as an educational & entertainment tool
DRAMA INTERVENTIONS is a division of ITS ALL AN ACT 2, INC., a non-profit organization domiciled in
Mobile, Alabama. This organization has worked with high schools, middle schools, boys and girls clubs,
elementary schools, youth groups, created an environmental awareness play for the City of Mobile's -
Keep Mobile Beautiful Organization, and formed a summer theater workshop for the City of Daphne and
in 2005 Ms. Cameron traveled to the Republic of Benin, West Africa to write, direct and produce a
musical theatrical production for the International Christian School of Benin entitled “WILL I EVER SEE
AFRICA AGAIN?”. In December 2006, Ms. Cameron was invited along with a delegation from Africa to
share her experience in Africa with children at the Daufuskie Island Elementary School, Daufuskie Island,
South Carolina. In 2007 DRAMA INTERVENTIONS was contracted by the Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund
to hold a 4 week seminar and script a play for 200 campers dealing the emotional aftermath of killer
storm Katrina. DRAMA INTERVENTIONS is an interactive theatre organization without walls. We go
wherever the occasion necessitates, nationally, internationally, next door or across town.
PERFORMANCE CREDITS
Television Credits
Channel 44 – Nona Simmons – Cover Stories – Interview & Vocal Performance – Mobile, Alabama
Channel 12 – Good Morning Jacksonville – Clennon King – Interview & Vocal Performance – Jacksonville,
FL.
Radio Credits
WBEE – Peoria, Ill. – Listening Party for first CD 1999 – “This Woman’s Heart”
Theatrical Credits
Open Letter to the African American Daughter – (written & directed) Mobile, AL 2005
Open Letter to the African American Son – (written & directed) Mobile, AL 2005
Will I Ever See Africa Again? – Written and Directed, Republic of Benin, West Africa 2005
Commercial Credits
Newsprint Credits
National Festivals
International Tours
Tokyo Dome Hotel – Artist Café – 3 Months with Phil Morrison Trio, Tokyo, Japan - 8/2000 – 11/2000 –
*Republic of Benin/Africa Gospel & Roots Reconciliation Tour August 2nd – 8th 2004
*Republic of Benin/Africa Gospel & Roots Reconciliation Tour July 31st – August 7th 2005 & 2008
CREDITS
HILTON HEAD ISLAND PACKET STORY ON TRIP TO DAUFUSKIE BY MS. CAMERON AND AFRICAN
DELEGATION
http://dwb.islandpacket.com/features/story/6296224p-5491059c.html
THIS IS THE COMPANION VIDEO TO ACCOMPANY THE HILTON HEAD ISLAND STORY
http://www.islandpacket.com/man/video/122406_AfricanFilmmakers.html