Black Women in Entertainment
Tony Nominated Broadway Actress Brenda Braxton Releases “The Little Black Book of Back Stage Etiquette
New York, NY — Tony nominated Broadway actress and entrepreneur Brenda Braxton, will celebrate the release of her first self-published title, The Little Black Book of Back Stage Etiquette with a book signing at the Metropolitan Room (32 W. 22nd Street, NYC) on June 6th, 2017 from 2pm-5 pm. The mega-talented show business veteran has successfully navigated a career in theater that has taken her from chorus girl to leading lady to Tony Award Nominee.
The Little Black Book of Back Stage Etiquette, available on www.brendabraxton.com, is the ultimate guide for young performers who want to establish and build a long lasting theater career. The cover designed by Billy Mitchell and photographed by Gabriel Coppola received the 2017 New York Book Show Award for Best Self Published Book Cover; Seth Rudetsky, Actor, Musician, Author and long time friend, penned the humorous yet warm Forward. Additional information about the book launch can be found by visiting www.brendabraxton.com/new-books/.
The 2017 Tony Awards are fast approaching and many budding performers will tune in as Broadway honors excellence in theater. Braxton, who received a Tony nomination for her 1995 performance in Smokey Joe’s Café says, “Yes, theater is about talent but it’s also about what kind of person you are and how you treat your fellow performers and coworkers…”
The Little Black Book of Back Stage Etiquette offers guidance to performers who may have their eyes set on achieving Broadway’s highest honor and practical advice on how to work in the business. Braxton leads readers through what to expect after booking a show, how to seamlessly work with cast and crew members, important…