Trina Parks Tribute
Trina Parks
Founder/Artistic Director & Choreographer of the
PALM SPRINGS HISTORICAL DANCE THEATER,
an All-Male Modern Dance Company, presents a premier concert
featuring Guests Artists (scheduled to appear):
Hal Williams, Gloria Hendry, David McKnight & Frances Davis
Author: Ms. Wilma Reed
and
Conga's Mr. Al Robinson
The Black & Brown Anthology
about American history, from the 1800’s to the present and honoring the Armed
Forces of America.
Presented at the:
Palm Springs High School Auditorium
2248 Ramon Road
Palm Springs CA 92262
On Friday May 24th, 2013 @ 8pm.
$10.00- Donation
Trina Performs in Cornucopia Event
at Michael H. Lord Gallery
Ms. Parks sang and danced at the event in Palm Springs, California.
Singing Diamonds Are Forever
Dancing
Trina Stars in New Movie!
Ms. Parks has the starring role in Immortal Kiss: Queen of the Night.
Click on the above picture to be taken to the trailer on YouTube.
For professional purposes, contact Trina's agents:
(760) 218-5667
LESLIE McMILLAN (Trina's Talent Agency, for Motion Pictures and TV)
All American Rascals
Click to e-mail Leslie McMillan at mcmillanarts1@aol.com
(323) 957-6680
MSA (McDonald/Selnick Associates (for Commercials, Dance, Choreography, Print and TV)
Click to e-mail Jason Gutierrez at jc@MSAagency.com
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This site is my tribute to Trina Parks: actress, singer and dancer.
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Site Updated: May 14 2013
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Trina's Demo Reel
Click on the above picture to be taken to Ms. Park's demo reel. The password to watch this private vidoe at the site is "trinademo."
Trina Park's "Acting Video"
Click on the above image to see Trina's "Acting Video"
Her Own YouTube Site!
Click on the above picture to be taken to Trina's YouTube site
. . . and Her Facebook Page!
Click on the above to go to Trina's Facebook page
Trina Parks Videos Now Available On-line!
Click here to be taken to a page where you can see and hear Trina perform!
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TRINA PARKS
Actress
Principal Dancer
Choreographer * Vocalist * Black Dance Lecturer
BIOGRAPHY
TRINA PARKS was born in Brooklyn, New York, to Tennel and Charles Frazier, the well-known saxophonist of the Cab Calloway Orchestra. Trina's father inspired her to pursue a career in the arts. Trina's early musical training focused on piano and voice. At the age of thirteen, she choreographed and performed her first dance solo. In the same year she sang "Inflammatus Et Accensus" by Rossini.
She majored in Modern Dance at the New York High School of Performing Arts. Trina studied acting with Director Vinette Carroll, performing in Carroll's Broadway show The Prodigal Son. Ms. Parks had the honor of studying with Ms. Katherine Dunham and later joined Ms. Dunham's last professional Dance Company. Additional principal dancing involvement followed with the "Donnie McKayle," "Anna Sokolow",
"Tally Beatty," "Geoffrey Holder" and "Eleo Parmare" New York Dance Companies.
Movies
Club & Solo Performances
- Ye Little Club
- Mr. Kelly's Club
- Playboy Club
- Harrah's Tahoe
- America Hotel
- Desert Inn
- Flamingo Hotel
- Sahara
- Riviera
- Sweet Brazil's
- Blue Note
- Danny's Skylight Room
- Tatou's
- La Mama Theater
- La Place on the Park
- B Smith's
- On Stage Club
- Lionel Hampton Show
- Coconut Grove
- Beverly Hilton
- Improv
- Gardenia Blub
- The 5 Spot
Abroad Activities
Trina was the first African-American Guest Artist to open the famous New Otoni Hotel in Tokyo, Japan. She also performed her own show since 1984 and continues to do so. In addition, she performed at the La Cage Club in Paris, France. The show toured Europe and the United Kingdom.
Recent Performances
Nominations *
Awards * Certificates
- Nominated for best performance by the Beverly Hills, California, Branch of the NAACP
- Principal's Award for teaching Dance at Middle and Elementary Schools in Lynwood, California
- Received a Commendation from the Director of the Adult Dance Department, New York City College
- Commendation from the Eartha Kitt Cultural Arts and Dance Program
- Letter of Appreciation from Orange County High School of the Arts, California, for teaching the "Katherine Dunham" dance technique
- Letter of Appreciation from the Ziegfeld Club, New York City, for her dance contribution
- Certificate of Appreciation from Bret Harte Middle School
Contact Info
Email: teabey@yahoo.com
Tel: 323-270-6361
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**SPECIAL OFFER!!
ORIGINAL AUTOGRAPHED 8 X 10 PICTURES OF TRINA PARKS AS 'THUMPER' FROM THE OO7 MOVIE DIAMONDS ARE FOREVER
Black and White: $25.00
Color: $30.00
(includes shipping and handling)
ALSO AVAILABLE -
LIMITED EDITIONS OF HER PERSONAL (HEAD SHOT) PHOTO
Discounts for orders of more than one photo
PLEASE E-MAIL MS. PARKS HERSELF FOR FURTHER INFORMATION:
teabey@yahoo.com
ALSO!!
TRINA PARKS HAS A PROMOTIONAL CD &/or a DVD, FOR MUSIC PRODUCERS AND VARIETY (LIVE PERFORMANCE) AGENTS ONLY. ANYONE ELSE CAN PURCHASE THE DVD FOR $20.00 EACH
PLEASE E-MAIL TRINA FOR FURTHER INFORMATION:
teabey@yahoo.com
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GIVE A PHONE CALL FROM TRINA!
Ms. Parks is now one of the celebrities on the Hollywood is Calling website. As she explains it:
"The website, HollywoodIsCalling.com, is where anyone can make an appointment to speak directly to me. When a 'fan' calls, the representatives book a time that I will phone the 'fan.' Then Hollywood is Calling e-mails me with the information."
Sounds like a great gift . . . or gift for oneself!
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Click here to read a essay about Trina's portrayal of Thumper by fan Glenn from England.
Click here to see the article about Trina, with interview and photo lay-out, from Ebony magazine.
Includes pictures of Trina away from her life as an entertainer.
Click here to read an item about Trina in Parade magazine.
Click here to play Twenty Questions with Ms. Parks!
If you have any comments, suggestions, requests or questions about the Trina Parks Tribute, please write to me at twof@hotmail.com