Meet the ever so beautiful and talented Atim Udoffia, who portrays the character of Nola in the upcoming production of AFTER HOURS, a two act dramedy about the nature of loss, love and breaking down our defenses.
Atim, a newcomer to the Sacramento theatre community, recently played the roles of Francine/Lena in Capital Stage’s production of the Pulitzer-Prize winning CLYBOURNE PARK. Seeing her perform in this show was truly wonderful and I know many of you saw it!
When she auditioned for the role of Nola... as the playwright and the director, it was a truly strange and wondrous experience to have someone walk into the room and just be Nola, given I had written the role initially for myself and performed it once two years ago. I didn't know what to expect from those coming in and was excited to see a different portrayal of Nola. Being so close to the material, I wanted to see something new about it. She definitely brought that, as well as the complete essence of who Nola is, a piece of myself.
When discussing the character of Nola, Atim expressed that she had found much of herself in this role, which is a change as usually she has to find ways not to be herself, the job of any great actor. She has not experienced the loss of a loved one to cancer, but has a great understanding of the need to nurture and be there for those in need. A kindred spirit indeed. :) Her beauty of soul leaps from the stage and inspires the heart. I can't wait for you all to experience this journey of AFTER HOURS.
AFTER HOURS Opens This Friday, November 22nd at the Geery Theatre in Midtown Sacramento!
TICKETS: www.emhpros.weebly.com or 916-214-6255
$20 General Admission or $17 for Seniors, Students and SARTA Members
Dates and Showtimes: Nov. 22-Dec. 15th, Fri/Sat. 8pm, Sundays 2pm
$15 Tickets available, ENDS TODAY, WEDNESDAY the 20th: Good for Performances Nov. 22-Dec. 9th
MORE ON ATIM'S ACTING:
She spent the past decade performing in plays and short films in Los Angeles, working with theatres such as Sacred Fools and Ensemble Studio Theatre LA. There Atim portrayed leading roles in HAMLET, THE SPANISH CAFÉ, GRIMM!, and SHOES ON A WIRE, one of Moving Arts’ ground-breaking Car Plays. A longtime member of a dance-theatre company, she was noted for her performance as Helena in A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM. Atim studied with Judith Weston at Two Lights Studio and is a graduate of Stanford University and the London and International School of Acting.
Atim, a newcomer to the Sacramento theatre community, recently played the roles of Francine/Lena in Capital Stage’s production of the Pulitzer-Prize winning CLYBOURNE PARK. Seeing her perform in this show was truly wonderful and I know many of you saw it!
When she auditioned for the role of Nola... as the playwright and the director, it was a truly strange and wondrous experience to have someone walk into the room and just be Nola, given I had written the role initially for myself and performed it once two years ago. I didn't know what to expect from those coming in and was excited to see a different portrayal of Nola. Being so close to the material, I wanted to see something new about it. She definitely brought that, as well as the complete essence of who Nola is, a piece of myself.
When discussing the character of Nola, Atim expressed that she had found much of herself in this role, which is a change as usually she has to find ways not to be herself, the job of any great actor. She has not experienced the loss of a loved one to cancer, but has a great understanding of the need to nurture and be there for those in need. A kindred spirit indeed. :) Her beauty of soul leaps from the stage and inspires the heart. I can't wait for you all to experience this journey of AFTER HOURS.
AFTER HOURS Opens This Friday, November 22nd at the Geery Theatre in Midtown Sacramento!
TICKETS: www.emhpros.weebly.com or 916-214-6255
$20 General Admission or $17 for Seniors, Students and SARTA Members
Dates and Showtimes: Nov. 22-Dec. 15th, Fri/Sat. 8pm, Sundays 2pm
$15 Tickets available, ENDS TODAY, WEDNESDAY the 20th: Good for Performances Nov. 22-Dec. 9th
MORE ON ATIM'S ACTING:
She spent the past decade performing in plays and short films in Los Angeles, working with theatres such as Sacred Fools and Ensemble Studio Theatre LA. There Atim portrayed leading roles in HAMLET, THE SPANISH CAFÉ, GRIMM!, and SHOES ON A WIRE, one of Moving Arts’ ground-breaking Car Plays. A longtime member of a dance-theatre company, she was noted for her performance as Helena in A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM. Atim studied with Judith Weston at Two Lights Studio and is a graduate of Stanford University and the London and International School of Acting.