We were lucky to catch up with Angela Perkins recently and have shared our conversation below.
Angela, thanks for joining us, excited to have you contributing your stories and insights. We’d love to hear the backstory behind a risk you’ve taken – whether big or small, walk us through what it was like and how it ultimately turned out.
My name is Angela Perkins, an actress, director and founder of Out The Ordinary Production in Houston, TX. I took a risk on leaving Corporate America to pursue my own business. How I got started in the business , I was first introduced to acting over 10 years ago. I saw a casting notice on Facebook and at the time, my daughter was taking acting lessons. I reached out to the director about the role but was told my daughter was too young. A few days passed, the director (Darryl Wimbley) contacted me about the role but I wasn’t interested. He was persistent so I agreed to be in the play. From there, I met Tracey Bonner. She’s the reason I’m still in the industry. As time went on, I meet some actors, working with another production company. I was told about a director (Annie Johnson) and I went to audition for her and the rest is history. I was under her leadership for four years and when I was told she was giving me a break, I knew it was time for me to keep going. As of today, I have two short films and have put on a stage play “To Feel Loved” The short film won a few awards. I also have to give credit to Sandra Basey and Detrah Brown who helped on the To Feel Love project. The play was also nominated in Broadway World Houston for best Direction of a play. Best new play, Best play.. As a today, taking the risk has been rewarding..
As always, we appreciate you sharing your insights and we’ve got a few more questions for you, but before we get to all of that can you take a minute to introduce yourself and give our readers some of your back background and context?
Out The Ordinary is a Theatrical Production in Houston, Texas. We believe in promoting the highest level of acting by producing inspiration, thrilling, and hilarious live. Here you can be your authentic self. We strive to foster a diverse and inclusive culture where our actors and crew feel supported, embraced and heard. We are dedicated to providing positive messages that will leave a meaningful impact on your life. With an unwavering focus on bringing quality performances in entertainment, we will provide heartwarming films and stage plays that change lives, inspire our viewer’s heart, and lift their spirits. We tell stories that no one want to talk in regards to mental awareness with African Americans. Out The Ordinary Production believes that theater must represent the stories of the community it serves culturally and economically.
What’s the most rewarding aspect of being a creative in your experience?
Being your authenic self. Also remembering if you can control your mind, you can control your life. This quote is important to me because once you have control over your mind, you can do anything.
Is there a particular goal or mission driving your creative journey?
Out the Ordinary Production is looking to reach audiences of all genres. Our core purpose is to provide positive messages that will leave a meaningful impact on your life. With an unwavering focus on bringing the best in entertainment we will provide heartwarming films and stage plays that changes lives, inspire our viewer’s heart, and lift their spirits. Also, telling stories that deals with mental awareness and healing.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.outtheordinaryproduction.com/
- Instagram: Iamangelaperkins
- Facebook: Iamangelaperkins
- Yelp: @angelaperkins2020
Image Credits
Image credit – Eric Carrington Jr