ORANGE COUNTY - Two local film production companies, C. Lee Productions, LLC of Middletown, and Willy-Gilly Productions, Inc. of Goshen, worked together to co-produce the pilot for an upcoming TV show entitled “Black Poetry” Written by local author, Stewart Thomas of Middletown, the show highlights the struggles and difficult choices of a black family, as they work all angles to bring some accountability, dignity and purpose to their lives in their small urban environment.

The show stars Tray Chaney (“The Wire,” “We Own This City”) and co-stars Misha G, a new local talent trained by The Academy of Film, Television, Stage and Performing Arts in Goshen, N Y. She debuts as “Sam,” an enterprising young woman, soft on the eyes, but really ‘tough as nails’ and focused on Success. She hires “Dexter Black” (Chaney) to eliminate a dangerous adversary. Other Academy grads cast in prominent roles include, Chandler Mac (‘Lamar Black’) of C. Lee Productions, David Mosca (‘Nick’), Fabienne Justin (‘Waitress’). Directed by AFTSPA co-founder, David Patrick Wilson, he also makes an appearance as ‘Officer K.’

Locations included the newly renovated, upscale bistro and boutique hotel, ‘Limoncello’s Orange Inn,’ in Goshen. ‘Ray’s Place,’ the great family eatery in Middletown, NY, the area’s hottest ‘night spot’ ‘Steva’s Bar & Grill’ in Slate Hill, and ‘CoLab,’ also in Goshen.

For all interested in pursuing a career in acting The Academy is offering a 1 hour workshop on July 23 at 11 am at CoLab, 45 St. John Street, Goshen. Call 845.294.7500 to reserve your spot. The Academy of Film Television Stage and Performing Arts is a not-for-profit 501c3 corporation dedicated to assisting those working towards perfection in their craft to attain their dreams.