Dedrick Weathersby
Birth Place: Marshall TX
Latest News on Dedrick Weathersby:
CABARET Comes to Center REP in May (Apr 25, 2024)
Cast Set for CABARET AT Center Rep (Apr 24, 2024)
Dedrick Weathersby & More to Star in RENT at Hillbarn Theatre & Conservatory (Dec 28, 2023)
CABARET Comes to Center REP in May (Apr 25, 2024)
Cast Set for CABARET AT Center Rep (Apr 24, 2024)
Dedrick Weathersby & More to Star in RENT at Hillbarn Theatre & Conservatory (Dec 28, 2023)
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Dedrick Weathersby a Longview Texas native. A 2022 Emmy Award Winner for Best Interview and Discussion with Theatre Corner on PBS/KPBS. A Broadway World Award Winner and NAACP Award Winner. As a child, his dream was to become a professional actor/singer and impact the world and his community through his story telling and music. Years and dreams later, he's living that dream, paying it forward and still has more to do. Dedrick has been a professional actor since 2010 and performed in over 100 Broadway Musicals and Plays. Dedrick is a proud member of Actors Equity Union, a union for professional stage actors, SAG-AFTRA a union for film/television and Dramatist Guild Union, for Playwrights.
The proud Founder and Executive Director of Super Bad Theater Company and Weathersby Productions LLC/Publishing.
Dedrick released his second album titled "5 Minutes Til Places" (Songs of Broadway); available on all streaming platforms, This album is a personal tribute to Broadway shows that are near and dear to Dedrick's heart and his career,
Dedrick is an accomplished author of 5 published books, his most recent literary success would be "Fabrics" a 20 day affirmation book. Dedrick is a firm believer, if you remember those humble beginnings, you can use each moment for future endeavors and "You can't lose giving to others".
Dedrick debuted 'Remembering James'- The Life and Music of James Brown in February 2019 with the collaboration of Boxcar Theatre and the Creators of Speakeasy San Francisco. The show Embarked on a National Tour from 2019-2020 (Pre-Pandemic) and performed over 50 Shows. Dedrick is forever thankful for Boxcar Theatre for taking a chance on this production when noone else would.
Early Life:
Dedrick Weathersby born on April 6, 1990 in Marshall Texas to Alvin Weathersby and Carolyn Hutchinson. Raised in Longview Texas by Bobby and Carolyn Nelson. Many that knows the hometown name “Hollywood” would say Dedrick's acting start was at Pinewood Park Elementary in the Nutcracker, under the direction of Mrs. Delia Williams. His secondary training would be at Foster Middle School, in a plethora of plays under the direction of Mrs. Mattie Cuba, which Mrs. Cuba mentioned “You want to add singer, dancing and acting to your skills as an all around actor”. His final hometown training would be at Longview High School, under the direction of Mrs. Pam Mc Mercer, where he performed in multiple musicals and plays and competed in UIL (University Interscholastic League)- One Act competition. Dedrick would attend Lon Morris College on a Full Ride Scholarship in Musical Theatre and Academics. Dedrick became the first African American Student Body President at LMC and graduate with two Associates in Musical Theatre and Business Management. Dedrick also attended The University of Texas at Tyler where he would obtain his degree in Psychology with a minor in Business Management. He would reside in Tyler Texas until he received a vision of God on moving to California. Dedrick made the big move on August 12, 2012 in his 1998 Buick Lesabre with a leap of faith to pursue his life long dream of being a full-time actor.
Dedrick Weathersby Videos
Longview Native Brings The Life And Music Of James Brown To His Hometown As Part Of His National Tour
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 12, 2019
REMEMBERING JAMES - The Life And Music Of James Brown Makes East Bay Premiere
by Julie Musbach - Jul 9, 2019
Dedrick Weathersby News
CABARET Comes to Center REP in May
Willkommen, bienvenue, and welcome to Center Repertory Company's 2023-24 season finale, the Tony Award-winning musical Cabaret.
Cast Set for CABARET AT Center Rep
The cast has been revealed for Cabaret at Center Rep. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.
Dedrick Weathersby & More to Star in RENT at Hillbarn Theatre & Conservatory
Casting announced for RENT at Hillbarn Theatre & Conservatory. Emmy Award Winner Dedrick Weathersby among the cast.
Last Chance to Vote for the BWW Sacramento Awards; Voting Ends 12/31
It's the final week left to vote for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Sacramento Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
2 Weeks to Vote for the BWW Sacramento Awards; LIZZIE: THE MUSICAL, THE GHOST OF WOODLAND OPERA HOUSE, Legacy Stage & More Lead!
There's just two weeks left to vote and we have the latest standings as of Monday, December 18th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Sacramento Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
BroadwayWorld San Francisco / Bay Area Awards December 5th Standings; The DROWSY CHAPERONE Leads Best Musical!
It's December, and the first standings of the month have been announced as of Tuesday, December 5th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld San Francisco / Bay Area Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
BroadwayWorld Sacramento Awards December 5th Standings; JERSEY BOYS Leads Best Musical!
It's December, and the first standings of the month have been announced as of Tuesday, December 5th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Sacramento Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Latest Standings Announced For The 2023 BroadwayWorld San Francisco / Bay Area Awards; KING LEAR Leads Best Play!
Happy Holidays! The latest wave of standings have been announced as of Monday, November 27th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld San Francisco / Bay Area Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Latest Standings Announced For The 2023 BroadwayWorld Sacramento Awards; EMILIA Leads Best Play!
Happy Holidays! The latest wave of standings have been announced as of Monday, November 27th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Sacramento Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Latest Standings Announced For The 2023 BroadwayWorld San Francisco / Bay Area Awards; The DROWSY CHAPERONE Leads Best Musical!
The latest wave of standings have been announced as of Monday, November 20th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld San Francisco / Bay Area Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Ghostlight Theatre Co to Present Inaugural Playwright Festival Featuring New Works by Dedrick Weathersby
Join Ghostlight Theatre Co for their Inaugural Playwright Festival featuring new works by Dedrick Weathersby. Don't miss the opportunity to experience these brand new plays in a staged reading format with light staging and costuming.
Cast Set For AIN'T MISBEHAVIN At The Lesher Center for the Arts
Get ready for an unforgettable experience with 'AIN'T MISBEHAVIN' at the Lesher Center for the Arts. Meet the talented cast and enjoy a spectacular show from Oct 13 to Oct 29, 2023. Don't miss out, purchase your tickets now!
Cast Set for A SOLDIER'S PLAY At Altarena Playhouse
Altarena has announced the cast for A Soldiers Play, led by Award Winning Actor Dedrick Weathersby.
Video: Watch a Trailer For San Francisco's 42nd Street Moon's THE SCOTTSBORO BOYS
San Francisco’s 42nd Street Moon presents THE SCOTTSBORO BOYS, which features music by John Kander, lyrics by Fred Ebb, and a book by David Thompson.
Cast & Creative Team Set for THE SCOTTSBORO BOYS at 42nd Street Moon
San Francisco’s 42nd Street Moon has announced the full cast and creative team for THE SCOTTSBORO BOYS, which features music by John Kander, lyrics by Fred Ebb, and a book by David Thompson.
Theatre Rhinoceros Presents APOLOGIES TO LORRAINE HANSBERRY (YOU TOO AUGUST WILSON): A FREE STAGED READING
Two years ago, Rachel Lynett's play Apologies to Lorraine Hansberry (You Too August Wilson) was selected from 2,000 submissions to win the coveted Yale Drama Series Prize; this winter, San Franciscans will have the privilege of seeing Lynett's daring, straight-to-your-face allegory read and staged in person.
12 Days Left To Vote For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Sacramento Awards; Woodland Opera House Leads Favorite Local Theatre!
The latest standings as of Monday, December 19th, have been released for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Sacramento Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.
12 Days Left To Vote For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Cincinnati Awards; Cincinnati Shakespeare Company Leads Favorite Local Theatre!
The latest standings as of Monday, December 19th, have been released for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Cincinnati Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.
12 Days Left To Vote For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Atlanta Awards; City Springs Theatre Leads Favorite Local Theatre!
The latest standings as of Monday, December 19th, have been released for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Atlanta Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.
Latest Stats Released For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Atlanta Awards; at Springer Opera House Leads Best Ensemble Performance!
The latest standings as of Monday, December 12th, have been released for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Atlanta Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.
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