The Black Actor's Guide To Not Working

About the Book

"The Black Actor´s Guide...is the personal journey of Actor/Comedian Darrell Kiedo as recorded in his journal. The personal tale of one man´s struggle to pursue his dream. It is a hard hitting look at the entertainment business from a black actor´s perspective, funny and poignant it will open your eyes to an industry that continues to close doors to performer´s of color while shouting diversity from their studio boardrooms. The book also includes the screenplay " Before The Dawn " a dynamic story of a young black gangmember struggling for a way off the streets and into a better life. The films message of hope and opportunity despite one’s circumstances is sure to inspire people around the world. “Before The Dawn” an original film was written by actor/comedian/writer Darrell Kiedo.

For more information: Darrell Kiedo may be contacted at Hagan International Media Inc.: Beverly Hills, Ca. 90210. Ph. 323-451-2805 Additional Information available at www.Darrell-Kiedo.com, xlibris.com. Amazon.com, or imdb.com.

About the Author

Darrell Kiedo - Actor/Comedian/Writer. Discovered by Writer/Director Robert Townsend who noticed him in David Austin’s “Rainbow.” He has worked with esteemed Directors such as John Singleton, Jim Casale and Nicole Bolster. Working his Stand-Up comedy routines at such places like The Comedy Store, Laugh Factory, The Comedy Act Theater, and even the Dr. Phil Show, to name a few. He has been labeled one the Hottest up and coming comedians around. Darrell began his acting career as a teen with the Blues City Theater Company where he learned to hone his skills as an actor touring and performing 200-300 shows a year at such prestigious places as the Sorbonne University in Paris France, The National Black Arts Festival: Atlanta, The National Civil Rights Museum, Memphis University, to name a few. He has also taught numerous programs on improvisation and drama for many inner city programs for teens and young adults. Darrell currently resides in Culver City California. Working with the UCLA Educational Outreach Program as a writer and performer. He recently established Kiedo Entertainment : An Urban Film Company. The company has eight independent film and television projects currently in development.