Diane Cameron is an International Recording & Performing Artist She is also a devout believer in youth mentorship through the arts. Her philosophy is; “children all around the world have the same needs; to have an outlet for creative expression. She travels nationally and internationally establishing performing arts and sports programs for youth. She also organizes yearly Summer Camps for the Performing Arts for youth and teens. Ms. Cameron is on the roster at Georgia Tech University teaching acting to faculty and students.
Originally from Chicago, Illinois, Diane Cameron had now made her home from Alabama to Atlanta, Georgia. Diane has appeared all across the United States in performances and theater presentations. Venues in in San Destin, Florida at the San Destin Resort and Conference Center, Florabama as well as numerous private engagements and weddings along the Eastern Shore. She also performed for the Alabama Gulf Coast Chamber of Commerce National Shrimp Festival. Other Alabama Eastern Shore appearances include Kiva Dunes, Beach Club, Guy's Gumbo, Oleander Resort, Marriott Grand Hotel, Legions Club, Theater 98 and more.
Diane has produced several youth theatrical productions, was a guest on channel 44 Mobile's "Cover Stories" hosted by Nona Simmons. Diane has written several plays published an environmental skit for the City of Mobile's "Keep Mobile Beautiful" organization and is writing a children's book "Fred & Felix" and an environmental play for children called 'TRASH TAWKIN" In her play the stars and the heroes are the recyclable items who are looking for a "second chance" at life. Ms. Cameron says this play not only teaches kids to recycle, but it also makes the point of how to get along with others.
Diane was selected U.S.A. Artist in Residence to the Republic of Benin, West Africa She was subsequently invited to Durban and Johannesburg in as a result of being nominated by the International Music Organization KORA. Her self-authored CD "The Reconciliation" was in competition with 50 Cent, Mariah Carey, Will Smith and Olivier.
The State of Alabama USA passed two Resolutions signed by the Honorable Bob Riley, Governor of recognizing Ms. Cameron’s theatrical and musical work with children.
Music Credits
Performed in Concerts & Festivals - Tokyo, Japan, West Africa, South Africa, United States, Canada, Bahamas
Performed and Produced 3 CD's - 5 Videos - Teaches Artist Development - Songwriter
Educational Credits
Graduated: John M. Harlan High School, Chicago
Loop College, Fine Arts, Chicago
Currently attending Columbia Southern University pursuing a degree in Environmental Management.
Television Credits
Channel 44 - Nona Simmons Cover Stories Interview & Vocal Performance Mobile, Alabama
Channel 3 - Pensacola Television to promote trip to Benin
Channel 12 - Good Morning Jacksonville - Clennon King. Interview & Vocal Performance - Jacksonville, FL.
ORTB - Republic of Benin, West Africa
LC2 - Republic of Benin, West Africa
SABC Satellite – Durban, South Africa – Video Performance
Radio Credits
St. Augustine Interview for compilation CD Jacksonville, FL
Kennedy-King College Radio - Chicago, Illinois This Woman’s Heart
WBEE Peoria, IL - Listening Party for first CD -This Woman’s Heart
WDLT Mobile, AL - Carmen Brown Host
WDLT Mobile, AL - Carmen Brown Host
WDLT Mobile, AL - Carmen Brown Host
WDLT Mobile, AL - Carmen Brown Host
Oceane FM Radio - Republic of Benin, West Africa
Radio Star FM - Republic of Benin, West Africa
Golf Radio FM - Republic of Benin, West Africa
CAPP FM Radio - Republic of Benin, West Africa
Radio Ouidah - Republic of Benin, West Africa
Theatrical Credits
Fame - Hilton Head Island, SC 1991
Big River - Hilton Head Island, SC 1992
Prelude to a Kiss - Hilton Head Island, SC 1992
Midsummer’s Night Dream -Chicago, IL 1993
Merrily We Roll Along - Atlanta, GA 1995
Piano Lesson - Jacksonville, FL 1997
Rhythm of the World - (written & directed Daphne, AL 2000
Voices of Freedom - (written & directed) Mobile, AL 2001
Cry of Freedom - (written & directed) Mobile, AL 2004
Open Letter to the African American Daughter - (written & directed) Mobile, AL 2005
Open Letter to the African American Son - (written & directed) Mobile, AL 2005
The Children of Diaspora - Written and Directed, Republic of Benin, West Africa
Commercial Credits
Haverty’s Furniture - Holiday Scene - Televised
Aaron's Furniture - Family Purchasing Scene - Print
Marriott Grand Hotel -Postcard Scene - Print
Newsprint Credits
Hilton Head Island Packet -Dec 1991
Florida Times-Union -March 1997
Folio Weekly (Jacksonville) -December 1997
Mobile Press Register -May 2002
The Islander .. Gulf Shores, Alabama -October 2002
Mobile Press Register -February 2004
National Festivals 2002, 2003, Alabama Gulf Coast Chamber of Commerce Shrimp Festival International Tours Tokyo Dome Hotel - Artist Café - 3 Months with Phil Morrison Trio, Tokyo, Japan - 8/2000.
AWARDS & DISTINCTIONS
*Republic of Benin/Africa Gospel & Roots Reconciliation Tour August 2nd. 8th 2004
http://www.legislature.state.al.us/searchableinstruments/2004RS/Resolutions/HJR700.htm *Republic of Benin/Africa Gospel & Roots Reconciliation Tour July 31st.August 7th 2005
Benin Gospel and Roots Festival 2008
Movie Website http://www.thesittingstone.org/
Additional website - www.itsallanact2.org
