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Kemba Bloodworth '00 graced the stage in an off-Broadway production of A Raisin in the Sun at the Parthenon Theater in New York City in September. Although Bloodworth was not a theatre major at Guilford, she acted in various productions. Her undergraduate degree is in justice and policy studies and peace and conflict studies with a minor in African American studies.
Bloodworth, an Atlanta,Ga., native, chose Guilford based on the recommendation of her secondary school headmaster.She was impressed by the personal attention she received when she contacted the Office of Admission for more information and felt the smaller size of the college would mean receiving more attention in class.She also liked the campus setting, especially the lake where students can have bonfires.
Professors Jack Zerbe and Pat Callair were great influences on Bloodworth during her time at Guilford. She says of Zerbe,"I liked him because he gave me the opportunity to fall in love with acting and through him I realized it was my passion." Bloodworth said of Callair, "She wouldn 't let me get away with being mediocre. She challenged me mentally and stimulated me in class. She made a personal connection. I learned a lot from her in class and a lot from her personally."
Bloodworth is currently working as a casting associate intern with Jodi Collins casting agency at CBS. Previously she worked full time for a national organization, Association of Community Organizations for Reform Now (ACORN). It focuses on fighting against predatory lending and for a better living wage, better schools, affordable housing and community reinvestment. Bloodworth is Southeast Regional Director and her duties include hiring and recruiting as well as opening regional offices.
Bloodworth also runs her own public relations company, organizing events for celebrities in the New York City area. She plans to continue acting but also learn more about behind-the-scenes production. She would like to combine her work for social change with theatre and film projects.