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You Will Never Look at Your Best Friend the Same

Derrell Lawrence’s Do You Trust Your Best Friend? stage play national tour.

Philadelphia, PA (USA), Tuesday – February 28, 2012 — The hit stage play, Derrell Lawrence’s Do You Trust Your Best Friend?, ( http://www.doyoutrustyourbestfriend.com ) kicks off its 2012 national tour Easter weekend in Montgomery, Alabama April 6-7, 2012 at the Davis Theater for the Performing Arts, 251 Montgomery Street, Montgomery, AL 36102.

Newly engaged couple, Maurice and April couldn’t be more excited about their upcoming nuptials. While they have the love and support of their family and friends trouble stirs when the maid of honor confess how she really feels about the groom. Watch as relationships are put to the test in this shocking and dramatic tale about commitment, trust, love, and lust.

Starring R&B and Soul sensation, A’ngela Winbush; R&B vocalist, Michel’le; John Canada Terrell of the Five Heartbeats; Matt Nadu of CW Philly; Derrell Lawrence, Temperance Jaxson; Roni Graham; Jonathan Suber, Tanya O’Neill, and Faye Wooten. Directed by Walter DeShields.

This production will open your awareness to modern era relationships. An entertaining montage of musical and poetic gestures brings the play to life and captivates the audience with a fun, engaging, and powerful introduction that many lovers experience, but has an emotional twist that will make you wonder “Do You Trust Your Best Friend?” You may never look at your best friend the same way again.

“Derrell Lawrence’s ‘Do You Trust Your Best Friend? is one of the year’s most brilliant performances. An excellent display of lies, distrust and betrayal, this theatrical performance will have you wanting more!!!! You will never look at your friends the same again.” – ChitlincircuitReviews.com

For tickets and more information on the cast, visit http://www.doyoutrustyourbestfriend.com or call the Davis Theater for the Performing Arts at (334) 241-9567.

About the playwright:
Derrell Lawrence (September 18), born and raised in South Philadelphia, PA, is an American actor, filmmaker, writer, director, executive producer and upcoming author. Derrell has earned several awards including, The Highest Achievement for New Filmmaker at the Jokara-Micheaux Video and Film Festival in Georgia, as well as both The Silver Award and The People’s Choice Award from the Philadelphia International Film Festival and Market for his first movie, “Life Isn’t Fair.” He produced another film, “Happy Holidaze,” and also performed in numerous independent films and stage plays. “Derrell Lawrence’s Do You Trust Your Best Friend?” ( http://www.doyoutrustyourbestfriend.com ) is the first play Derrell has produced which already made a successful stop in Phoenix, AZ and Philadelphia, PA. He is currently co-starring in the film “Must Be The Music” directed by Charles S. Dutton (pre-production).

Press & Media Contact:
Tanya Brockenbrough
The Mic: It Sounds Nice
Philadelphia, PA – USA
(215) 917-8914
tanya@itsoundsnice.com
http://www.doyoutrustyourbestfriend.com

AJJ Records Artist Alyssa Allyson “This Little Thing Called Love”

Since so many of her fans are young and seeking that love in their lives it’s no wonder why the song This Little Thing Called Love is one of her fan favorites being downloaded on iTunes.

Orange, CA, February 16, 2012 — Since Alyssa Allyson ( http://www.alyssaallyson.com ) released her EP album on September 11, 2011, the song This Little Thing Called Love has become her fans favorite and most downloaded song. Her song is most popular with the teens that are seeking that love in their lives or that first love in their lives. Take a listen for yourself for FREE on her Facebook page at Facebook.com/AlyssaAllyson.

Don’t forget to LIKE the page so you can get updates on her new material and listen to her music. You can also view her current material and obtain more information at AlyssaAllyson.com.

Expect more from this young artist in the upcoming months as her next video of the song Take it Easy is currently underway.

Press & Media Contact:
Vicky Alcaraz
AJJ Records
Orange, CA – USA
714-326-6693
info@alyssaallyson.com
http://www.alyssaallyson.com

Derrell Lawrence’s Do You Trust Your Best Friend? Stage Play – You Will Never Look at Your Best Friend the Same Again

Due to the overwhelming success of the one night only showing of Philadelphia’s own Derrell Lawrence’s stage play Do You Trust Your Best Friend?, an encore presentation of this award winning dramatic production featuring some of the best Philadelphia talent will take place on Saturday, February 11, 2012 at the Temple Performing Arts Center, 1837 N. Broad St., Philadelphia, PA 19122.

Philadelphia, PA (USA), January 21, 2012 — Newly engaged couple, Maurice and April, couldn’t be more excited about their upcoming nuptials. While they have the love and support of their family and friends, trouble stirs when the maid of honor confesses how she really feels about the groom. Watch as relationships are put to the test in Derrell Lawrence’s dramatic tale about commitment, trust, love, and lust.

Starring John Canada Terrell of the Five Heartbeats, Matt Nadu of CW Philly, Derrell Lawrence, Temperance Jaxson, Roni Graham, Jonathan Sober, Mechielle Anderson, and Faye Wooten. Directed by Walter Deshields.

“Derrell Lawrence’s ‘Do You Trust Your Best Friend?’ is one of the year’s most brilliant performances. An excellent display of lies, distrust and betrayal, this theatrical performance will have you wanting more!!!! You will never look at your friends the same again.” – ChitlincircuitReviews.com

For more information on the cast, visit www.doyoutrustyourbestfriend.com Tickets are available at The Liacouras Center box office. They can also be purchased by calling 1-800-298-4200 or visiting www.templeperformingartscenter.org. Show starts at 7:00 pm, doors open at 6:00 pm. Tickets priced $29.50- $39.50.

About the playwright:
Derrell Lawrence (September 18), born and raised in South Philadelphia, PA, is an American actor, filmmaker, writer, director, executive producer and upcoming author. Derrell has earned several awards including, The Highest Achievement for New Filmmaker at the Jokara-Micheaux Video and Film Festival in Georgia, as well as both The Silver Award and The People’s Choice Award from the Philadelphia International Film Festival and Market for his first movie, “Life Isn’t Fair.” He produced another film, “Happy Holidaze,” and also performed in numerous independent films and stage plays. “Derrell Lawrence’s Do you Trust Your Best Friend?” is the first play Derrell has produced which already made a successful stop in Phoenix, Az.

“Derrell has an exceptional gift to tell stories which will definitely entertain you.” – Obba Babatunde (Life, The Temptations, John Q, How High, Half and Half)

To view fan reactions and clips from the previous show, visit: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bsm_8Cx17Tw

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Press & Media Contact:
Tanya Brockenbrough
The Mic: It Sounds Nice
Philadelphia, PA – USA
215-917-8914
tanya.brockenbrough@gmail.com
http://www.doyoutrustyourbestfriend.com

Counselor Teaches Resiliency is Mind Over Matter

High school counselor and former special education teacher, Kasey Kellem knows a lot about facing life challenges.

Cleveland, OH (USA), Saturday – October 22nd, 2011 — High school counselor and former special education teacher, Kasey Kellem knows a lot about facing life challenges. Her new book series, Mind Over Matter, teaches young children how to be resilient to them. “Everyone faces tumultuous times in their lives,” Kellem said. The Cleveland area conselor said she hopes her books will teach children they can get through their gut-wrenching, stressful troubles using a mind over matter technique that is within everyone.

Kellem’s goal is to get the book into the hands of as many children under age six as possible to introduce them to five concepts of resiliency. In order to overcome challenges, the author said, one must “believe, dream, love, relax and laugh.” If they learn these things early on, they will be able to use them the rest of their lives to overcome the many challenges that will come their way, she explained. The first book in her Mind Over Matter series is Believe.

Halo International Publisher Lisa Umina is pleased to publish Kellem’s inspiring series of books. “This series is something that will help children throughout their entire lives,” Umina said.

Kellem said she grew up in a “traditional nuclear family” that included her mom and dad and three sisters in Fairview Park, Ohio. She attended Magnificat High School and earned her bachelor’s degree at Baldwin Wallace College and master’s degree in Special Education at Kent State University. She also has an Educational Specialist Degree in counseling. While growing up, Kellem said she played sports and percussion instruments in the band, and was pretty much the class clown. She knew then that laughter helps people get through some rotten times.

The Normandy High School counselor has devoted her life to helping thousands of children facing adversity how to be resilient. She has spent 22 years in education, 10 as a special education teacher and the past 12 as a high school counselor.

Kellem also is devoted to her husband, Craig, and two step children, Jessica and Joe, as well as her siblings, father and students. The Mind Over Matter (M.O.M.) series is dedicated to Kellem’s late mother, who taught the author how to be resilient.

To order your personalized copy of Believe, visit http://www.halopublishing.com .

Press & Media Contact:
Lisa M. Umina, Publisher
Halo Publishing International
5549 Canal Road
Cleveland, OH 44125
877-705-9647
lisa@halopublishing.com

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