Staff Report

Marquisha Powell of Suffolk, who recently had an appearance in NBC’s Law and Order, has been invited to Atlanta, Ga. to perform with some of Hollywood’s most well known celebrities and uprising artists July 20-25.

Powell will join Cee-Cee Michaela, known for her role as Yvonne on UPN’s Girlfriends, for a young women’s retreat. Powell will perform two nights at the retreat. During the first night, Powell will perform as an extra in the play STEM and on the second day, she will deliver a personal monologue entitled, Back to My First Love.

&uot;This is a big event that will allow me to showcase my God given talent before some of L.A.’s top casting directors and agents,&uot; said Powell, &uot;but most importantly to bring some Christian art to the stage and big screen.&uot;

Powell, a single, divorced mother, who acts, writes plays and directs, is asking the community to provide support for her flight and lodging during the retreat. The agency will cover her food and legal costs during the stay; however, she’s left to pay the $500 cost of her air fare and lodging.

&uot;I am asking for donations to help make my dreams come true,&uot; said Powell.

For more information, refer to the Web site www.godzgirlnetwork.org: (click retreat and performers to locate her name).

Mail donations to Marquisha Powell, &uot;The Anointed Player,&uot; 2525 E. Washington St., 906 J, Suffolk, Va. 23434 or call (757) 286-6992.