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Who is Dr. Anthony Sweeting?

Not only is Dr. Anthony Sweeting the mentor and childhood friend of motivational speaker Les Brown, he’s an accomplished actor, director, producer, and coach in his own right.

Dr. Sweeting is the author, lead actor, director and producer of The Soul of Nat Turner, winner of the Donald Davis Drawright Award. His production company, Multi-Cultural Arts Enterprises, successfully toured the play on the east and west coasts. Additionally, his publications include the Dunbar Hotel and Central Avenue Renaissance, 1781-1950, a doctoral thesis highlighting the rich cultural and theatrical achievements of Black Los Angeles during the first half of the 20th century. He was a co-author of the book, God I Heard: The Eula McClaney Story. Eula McClaney was a black billionaire and philanthropist who donated millions to worthy causes like the NAACP Black College Fund. Dr. Sweeting served as an associate professor for many years. He is a highly sought-after speaker and has served colleges and universities such as UCLA, Faulkner University, and Alabama State University. He served as an acting instructor at the Inner City Cultural Center in Los Angeles during its flag years alongside celebrated artists such as Beah Richards and Raymond St. Jacques.

For several years he performed as a repertory actor in the Alabama Shakespearean Festival’s Southern Writers Project. Other awards and honors include, Who’s Who Among Colleges and Universities, the distinction of being selected as a Regent’s Scholar in California, winning the President’s Dissertation of the Year Award in Theater Arts, and receiving commendation from the Ohio House of Representatives for excellence in acting and directing.

Dr. Sweeting serves as a mentor and acting coach for students around the world, including the renowned and award-winning Les Brown. He currently provides speaker training and instruction with the Les Brown Speaker Network, which represents nearly 100 speakers worldwide.

Dr. Sweeting was expertly prepared and trained during his formative years for a career in Theater Arts by the incomparable Mr. Leroy Washington, who served as a solid foundation for the remainder of his education. He received a Bachelor of Arts in Speech and Drama from Florida A&M University, a Master of Arts from the University of California at Santa Barbara, and a Doctorate in Theater Arts from the University of California, Los Angeles. Dr. Sweeting resides in Altanta.

Currently, Dr. Sweeting conducts a series of workshops across the United States to help people with the tools necessary to speak in public.

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