Kalale Dalton-Lutale
2017-2018 Nominee – Outstanding New Text and Outstanding Emerging Artist, Pinky Swear (Geordie Theatre)
Q: What drove you to become an artist in your chosen discipline?
A: I was driven to become a playwright because I love to write and I love to perform and it seemed like the natural union of the two.
Q: Where were you when you first found out you were nominated for a META?
A: I was at home and Dakota Jamal Wellman texted me!
Q: When you first found out you were nominated for a META what was your reaction?
A: I think I screamed. I’d been practicing my Oscar speech since I was like 7. I’ve always wanted to go to an award show.
The METAs Nominees Announcement is just around the corner. See you Sept. 26!
Pictured (left to right): Kalale Dalton-Lutale and Dakota Jamal Wellman. Photo by Talia Dezsö Photography