I have mixed emotions on this topic. My name is Debbye Monteiro. My paid profession is a teacher. I'm a writer and theater actress. Generally I do not approve of the stereotypical roles of African Americans. Many Black people attend these types of movies, plays and, music. I recently played the character of Ms. Dickson in, "Intimate Apparel." The story takes place in 1905, and my character was from the south.I'm a method actor, I had to emulate the essence of this person. My role was a supporting role. Many people said I was the star, we sold out every night. I was proud yet, I felt the strong urge to go audition for a Shakespeare play. This Ms. Dickson character felt foreign yet, a bit familiar, this is what people identified with, laughed with and, at. I often feel on guard and cautious of my own character let alone one I choose to audition for. I am a critical judge of character and I feel Black people should do the same, while displaying real human emotions, bearing a bit of our soul. It's what make us interesting, unique, the key I believe is finding a balance, whatever that is.
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