Starletta DuPois
Latest News on Starletta DuPois:
Woodie King, Jr., Founder of New Federal Theatre, Passes Away at 88 (Jan 31, 2026)
Review: THE INTERNATIONAL BLACK THEATRE FESTIVAL'S STAR-STUDDED GALA (Aug 12, 2024)
Review: International Black Theatre Festival Noon-Day Press Conference (Aug 6, 2024)
Woodie King, Jr., Founder of New Federal Theatre, Passes Away at 88 (Jan 31, 2026)
Review: THE INTERNATIONAL BLACK THEATRE FESTIVAL'S STAR-STUDDED GALA (Aug 12, 2024)
Review: International Black Theatre Festival Noon-Day Press Conference (Aug 6, 2024)
Photos
Kate Linder (center) accepts posthumous Infinity Award for Carol Channing from Starletta DuPois and Kym Whitley at 26th Annual Los Angeles Women''s Theatre Festival. Photo credit: Martha Benedict.
Date:
04/07/2019
From: Photo Flash: Five Women Of Distinction Receive Awards From Los Angeles Women's Theatre Festival
STAGE CREDITS
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1987
Choir
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Choir
Wise Old Woman (Understudy)
Claudette (Understudy)
Sylvia (Understudy)
Wise Old Woman (Unknown)
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Movies
Pee-wee's Big Adventure
[ 1985 ] Sgt. Hunter
[ 1985 ] Sgt. Hunter
Odd Jobs
[ 1986 ] Dwight's Mom
[ 1986 ] Dwight's Mom
Hollywood Shuffle
[ 1987 ] Bobby's Mother
[ 1987 ] Bobby's Mother
Convicts
[ 1991 ] Martha Johnson
[ 1991 ] Martha Johnson
Ricochet
[ 1991 ] Mrs. Styles
[ 1991 ] Mrs. Styles
The Waterdance
[ 1992 ] Florence
[ 1992 ] Florence
South Central
[ 1992 ] Nurse Shelly Starletta Dupois
[ 1992 ] Nurse Shelly Starletta Dupois
Let's Get Bizzee
[ 1993 ] Mrs.Baker
[ 1993 ] Mrs.Baker
The Thing Called Love
[ 1993 ] Selma
[ 1993 ] Selma
Wolf
[ 1994 ] Victim's Mother
[ 1994 ] Victim's Mother
Waiting to Exhale
[ 1995 ] Savannah's Mother
[ 1995 ] Savannah's Mother
The Maker
[ 1997 ] Technician Starletta Dupois
[ 1997 ] Technician Starletta Dupois
Big Momma's House
[ 2000 ] Miss Patterson
[ 2000 ] Miss Patterson
3 Strikes
[ 2000 ] Moms Dougl
[ 2000 ] Moms Dougl
Friday After Next
[ 2002 ] Sister Sarah
[ 2002 ] Sister Sarah
The Notebook
[ 2004 ] Nurse Esther
[ 2004 ] Nurse Esther
Family Reunion
[ 2005 ] Mabel Green
[ 2005 ] Mabel Green
Duck
[ 2005 ] Social Worker
[ 2005 ] Social Worker
First Sunday
[ 2008 ] Grandmother
[ 2008 ] Grandmother
The Least Among You
[ 2009 ] Bessie Benton
[ 2009 ] Bessie Benton
A Beautiful Soul
[ 2012 ] Deaconess
[ 2012 ] Deaconess
Dead Money
[ 2012 ] Delores
[ 2012 ] Delores
Mosaic
[ 2016 ] Aunt Nell
[ 2016 ] Aunt Nell
True to the Game
[ 2017 ] Gah-Git
[ 2017 ] Gah-Git
A Teacher's Touch
[ 2017 ] Narvie Harris
[ 2017 ] Narvie Harris
True to the Game 2
[ 2020 ] Gah Git
[ 2020 ] Gah Git
Magic Max
[ 2020 ] Mrs. Chambers
[ 2020 ] Mrs. Chambers
Death of a Telemarketer
[ 2020 ] Mrs. Gordon
[ 2020 ] Mrs. Gordon
True to the Game 3
[ 2021 ] Gah-Git
[ 2021 ] Gah-Git
Charming the Hearts of Men
[ 2021 ] Mattie
[ 2021 ] Mattie
TV Shows
Black Jesus
Miss Evans, Protester #1
Miss Evans, Protester #1
Knots Landing
Nurse Benson, Chip's Nurse
Nurse Benson, Chip's Nurse
The Rich & the Ruthless
Grandma Jones
Grandma Jones
Awards and Nominations
Tony Awards - 1978 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Play
Starletta DuPois , The Mighty Gents
News
Woodie King, Jr., Founder of New Federal Theatre, Passes Away at 88
by Gillian Blum - Jan 31, 2026
Producer, director, and New Federal Theatre founder Woodie King Jr. passed away at 88 on January 29 following complications from emergency heart surgery.
by Gillian Blum - Jan 31, 2026
Producer, director, and New Federal Theatre founder Woodie King Jr. passed away at 88 on January 29 following complications from emergency heart surgery.
Review: THE INTERNATIONAL BLACK THEATRE FESTIVAL'S STAR-STUDDED GALA
by Vickie Evans - Aug 12, 2024
THE INTERNATIONAL BLACK THEATRE FESTIVAL'S STAR-STUDDED GALA is one of my favorite events because it showcases the best of the best in theatre excellence. This event is equivalent to our Oscars.
by Vickie Evans - Aug 12, 2024
THE INTERNATIONAL BLACK THEATRE FESTIVAL'S STAR-STUDDED GALA is one of my favorite events because it showcases the best of the best in theatre excellence. This event is equivalent to our Oscars.
Review: International Black Theatre Festival Noon-Day Press Conference
by Vickie Evans - Aug 6, 2024
The IBTF's Noon-Day Press Conference is one of my favorite events because it presents a snapshot of the planned activities for the week with a star-studded roster of theatre professionals.
by Vickie Evans - Aug 6, 2024
The IBTF's Noon-Day Press Conference is one of my favorite events because it presents a snapshot of the planned activities for the week with a star-studded roster of theatre professionals.
Woodie King, Jr. To Retire June 30 As Head Of New Federal Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - May 11, 2021
Woodie King, Jr., Founder and Producing Director of New Federal Theatre (NFT), will retire from leadership of the famed theater company on June 30, 2021, handing the baton to NFT's newly appointed Artistic Director, Elizabeth Van Dyke.
by A.A. Cristi - May 11, 2021
Woodie King, Jr., Founder and Producing Director of New Federal Theatre (NFT), will retire from leadership of the famed theater company on June 30, 2021, handing the baton to NFT's newly appointed Artistic Director, Elizabeth Van Dyke.
BWW Exclusive: Woodie King Jr. Discusses the Past, Present and Future of New Federal Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 26, 2020
Woodie King Jr., founder of New Federal Theatre has penned an article exclusively for BroadwayWorld, discussing New Federal Theatre's past, present and more.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 26, 2020
Woodie King Jr., founder of New Federal Theatre has penned an article exclusively for BroadwayWorld, discussing New Federal Theatre's past, present and more.
Photo Flash: All-Access Pass To The National Black Theatre Festival Gala With Andre De Shields
by Robert Diamond - Aug 5, 2019
2019 Tony winner Andre De Shields has been attending The National Black Theatre Festival® (NBTF) in Winston-Salem, N. C. since 1995. Dubbed the 'Black Theatre Holy Ground,' NBTF is the international outreach program of the North Carolina Black Repertory Company, founded by the late Larry Leon Hamlin in 1979. The Festival, also founded by Hamlin, has been held biennially since 1989. The NCBRC celebrated its 40th anniversary this year, while the NBTF celebrated its 30th.
by Robert Diamond - Aug 5, 2019
2019 Tony winner Andre De Shields has been attending The National Black Theatre Festival® (NBTF) in Winston-Salem, N. C. since 1995. Dubbed the 'Black Theatre Holy Ground,' NBTF is the international outreach program of the North Carolina Black Repertory Company, founded by the late Larry Leon Hamlin in 1979. The Festival, also founded by Hamlin, has been held biennially since 1989. The NCBRC celebrated its 40th anniversary this year, while the NBTF celebrated its 30th.
Photo Flash: Andre De Shields 'Lifts Every Voice' At The National Black Theatre Festival Kick Off
by Stephi Wild - Aug 4, 2019
2019 Tony Award winner André De Shields spent his day off from HADESTOWN at The National Black Theatre Festival® (NBTF) in Winston-Salem, NC.
by Stephi Wild - Aug 4, 2019
2019 Tony Award winner André De Shields spent his day off from HADESTOWN at The National Black Theatre Festival® (NBTF) in Winston-Salem, NC.
Photo Flash: Five Women Of Distinction Receive Awards From Los Angeles Women's Theatre Festival
by Stephi Wild - Apr 7, 2019
The 26th Annual Los Angeles Women's Theatre Festival, held at Theatre 68 in North Hollywood, conferred awards on five women of distinction from the world of theatre. The event was hosted by Starletta DuPois and Kym Whitley.
by Stephi Wild - Apr 7, 2019
The 26th Annual Los Angeles Women's Theatre Festival, held at Theatre 68 in North Hollywood, conferred awards on five women of distinction from the world of theatre. The event was hosted by Starletta DuPois and Kym Whitley.
Los Angeles Women's Theatre Festival Opens March 22
by Julie Musbach - Mar 7, 2019
The Los Angeles Women's Theatre Festival (LAWTF) marks 26 years of producing well over 500 extraordinary multicultural and multidisciplinary solo performers from around the globe.
by Julie Musbach - Mar 7, 2019
The Los Angeles Women's Theatre Festival (LAWTF) marks 26 years of producing well over 500 extraordinary multicultural and multidisciplinary solo performers from around the globe.
BWW Review: Star-Powered A RAISIN IN THE SUN at the Ruskin Group Theater
by Shari Barrett - Aug 13, 2016
What makes the current production at the Ruskin Group Theatre in Santa Monica so special is its Tony Award winning director Lita Gaithers Owens cast Tony Award nominee Starletta DuPois as Lena "Mama" Younger. DuPois has a long history with A RAISIN IN THE SUN having first been cast as Beneatha, then became known for her role as Ruth in the acclaimed American Playhouse film version, and now Mama. "A true gift at this point in my career is having experienced the life of this play through three extraordinary women characters that the playwright created," DuPois shared. In fact, her emotional and physical understanding of the role so central to the play was thrilling to experience as her entire physical presence totally embodied Mama right down to every moment of her joys, heartbreak, anger, and love for her children, as if DuPois was channeling Mama from her very soul.
by Shari Barrett - Aug 13, 2016
What makes the current production at the Ruskin Group Theatre in Santa Monica so special is its Tony Award winning director Lita Gaithers Owens cast Tony Award nominee Starletta DuPois as Lena "Mama" Younger. DuPois has a long history with A RAISIN IN THE SUN having first been cast as Beneatha, then became known for her role as Ruth in the acclaimed American Playhouse film version, and now Mama. "A true gift at this point in my career is having experienced the life of this play through three extraordinary women characters that the playwright created," DuPois shared. In fact, her emotional and physical understanding of the role so central to the play was thrilling to experience as her entire physical presence totally embodied Mama right down to every moment of her joys, heartbreak, anger, and love for her children, as if DuPois was channeling Mama from her very soul.
Ruskin Group Theatre to Present A RAISIN IN THE SUN
by Tyler Peterson - Jul 1, 2016
Ruskin Group Theatre Opens A RAISIN IN THE SUN Featuring Starletta DuPois - Begins July 22nd in Los Angeles
by Tyler Peterson - Jul 1, 2016
Ruskin Group Theatre Opens A RAISIN IN THE SUN Featuring Starletta DuPois - Begins July 22nd in Los Angeles
Ted Lange's THE JOURNALS OF OSBOURNE P. ANDERSON Plays Theatre/Theater
by Sally Henry Fuller - Jun 13, 2015
"The Journals of Osborne P. Anderson" performs at Theatre/Theater, 5041 West Pico Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90010 and runs thru June 28th. Performances are Fridays and Saturdays at 8pm and Sundays at 2pm.
by Sally Henry Fuller - Jun 13, 2015
"The Journals of Osborne P. Anderson" performs at Theatre/Theater, 5041 West Pico Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90010 and runs thru June 28th. Performances are Fridays and Saturdays at 8pm and Sundays at 2pm.
Photo Flash: Daniel Beaty, Moises Kaufman and More Celebrate CTG's THE TALLEST TREE IN THE FOREST Opening
by BWW News Desk - Apr 21, 2014
"The Tallest Tree in the Forest", A Play with Music written and performed by Daniel Beaty, is being directed by Moises Kaufman in its World Premiere production at Center Theatre Group's Mark Taper Forum at the Music Center in Los Angeles. The show opened on Saturday, April 19, and below, BroadwayWorld has photos from the opening night festivities!
by BWW News Desk - Apr 21, 2014
"The Tallest Tree in the Forest", A Play with Music written and performed by Daniel Beaty, is being directed by Moises Kaufman in its World Premiere production at Center Theatre Group's Mark Taper Forum at the Music Center in Los Angeles. The show opened on Saturday, April 19, and below, BroadwayWorld has photos from the opening night festivities!
New Federal Theatre Announces 2011-12 Season
by BWW News Desk - Mar 1, 2012
After completing their 40th anniversary year, highlighted by an all-star gala in May, New Federal Theatre will announce its 2011-'12 season.
by BWW News Desk - Mar 1, 2012
After completing their 40th anniversary year, highlighted by an all-star gala in May, New Federal Theatre will announce its 2011-'12 season.
Photo Flash: Broadway-Bound CLYBOURNE PARK Opens in LA
by Nicole Rosky - Jan 26, 2012
Jokes fly and hidden agendas unfold as two vastly different generations of characters tip-toe the delicate dance of social politics, pitting race against real estate at the crux of two seminal events - 50 years apart - in the same north Chicago house.
by Nicole Rosky - Jan 26, 2012
Jokes fly and hidden agendas unfold as two vastly different generations of characters tip-toe the delicate dance of social politics, pitting race against real estate at the crux of two seminal events - 50 years apart - in the same north Chicago house.
New Federal Theatre Announces 2011-12 Season
by Gabrielle Sierra - Sep 7, 2011
After completing their 40th anniversary year, highlighted by an all-star gala in May, New Federal Theatre will announce its 2011-'12 season.
by Gabrielle Sierra - Sep 7, 2011
After completing their 40th anniversary year, highlighted by an all-star gala in May, New Federal Theatre will announce its 2011-'12 season.
Photo Coverage: NFT 40th Reunion Awards Starry Gala Arrivals
by Walter McBride - May 23, 2011
Woodie King, Jr.'s New Federal Theatre (NFT) celebrated its 40th anniversary with a special Gala at the historic Edison Ballroom (240 West 47th Street) last night, May 22nd. This special event saluting NFT, for 40 years a seminal force in Black Theater, was co-hosted by Randall Pinkston (CBS News) and Lynn Whitfield. Chairmen for the event were Laurence Fishburne, John Morning and Susan Taylor. The Honorary Chair was Dr. Maya Angelou. BroadwayWorld was there for the festivities, and brings you coverage of the starry arrivals below!
by Walter McBride - May 23, 2011
Woodie King, Jr.'s New Federal Theatre (NFT) celebrated its 40th anniversary with a special Gala at the historic Edison Ballroom (240 West 47th Street) last night, May 22nd. This special event saluting NFT, for 40 years a seminal force in Black Theater, was co-hosted by Randall Pinkston (CBS News) and Lynn Whitfield. Chairmen for the event were Laurence Fishburne, John Morning and Susan Taylor. The Honorary Chair was Dr. Maya Angelou. BroadwayWorld was there for the festivities, and brings you coverage of the starry arrivals below!
Photo Coverage: Alicia Keys, Spike Lee, et al. Celebrate NFT's 40th Reunion Awards
by Walter McBride - May 23, 2011
Woodie King, Jr.'s New Federal Theatre (NFT) celebrated its 40th anniversary with a special Gala at the historic Edison Ballroom (240 West 47th Street) last night, May 22nd. This special event saluting NFT, for 40 years a seminal force in Black Theater, was co-hosted by Randall Pinkston (CBS News) and Lynn Whitfield. Chairmen for the event were Laurence Fishburne, John Morning and Susan Taylor. The Honorary Chair was Dr. Maya Angelou. BroadwayWorld was there for the festivities, and brings you coverage of the event below!
by Walter McBride - May 23, 2011
Woodie King, Jr.'s New Federal Theatre (NFT) celebrated its 40th anniversary with a special Gala at the historic Edison Ballroom (240 West 47th Street) last night, May 22nd. This special event saluting NFT, for 40 years a seminal force in Black Theater, was co-hosted by Randall Pinkston (CBS News) and Lynn Whitfield. Chairmen for the event were Laurence Fishburne, John Morning and Susan Taylor. The Honorary Chair was Dr. Maya Angelou. BroadwayWorld was there for the festivities, and brings you coverage of the event below!
Whoopi Goldberg, Spike Lee, et al. to Present at NFT Gala, 5/22
by BWW News Desk - May 22, 2011
Woodie King, Jr.'s New Federal Theatre (NFT) will celebrate its 40th anniversary with a special Gala at the historic Edison Ballroom (240 West 47th Street) on Sunday evening, May 22nd. This special event saluting NFT for 40 years a seminal force in Black Theater, will be co-hosted by Randall Pinkston (CBS News) and Emmy Award-winner Lynn Whitfield.
by BWW News Desk - May 22, 2011
Woodie King, Jr.'s New Federal Theatre (NFT) will celebrate its 40th anniversary with a special Gala at the historic Edison Ballroom (240 West 47th Street) on Sunday evening, May 22nd. This special event saluting NFT for 40 years a seminal force in Black Theater, will be co-hosted by Randall Pinkston (CBS News) and Emmy Award-winner Lynn Whitfield.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many Broadway shows has Starletta DuPois been in?
Starletta DuPois has appeared on Broadway in 2 shows.
How many West End shows has Starletta DuPois been in?
Starletta DuPois has not appeared in the West End.
What awards has Starletta DuPois been nominated for?
and Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Play (Tony Awards) for The Mighty Gents.
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