Branden's LAMDA Fund

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Hello!

My name is Branden Cook and I am a recent graduate of Wake Forest University with a Bachelors of Arts degree in Theatre. In the spring of my junior year, I had the amazing opportunity to study theatre in London. While there, I was able to see and learn about London's rich history as well as its theater, attending over 15 productions.

During my time in London I contemplated continuing my acting studies with a masters program. After one semester in London, it was settled; I wanted to not only live there one day, but continue studying acting there as well! When I returned to the U.S., I applied to the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Arts (LAMDA), one of the best programs in the world, with high hopes.

A few weeks later, after a few tough auditions in New York City, I got the life changing call and have been honored with being admitted into LAMDA's Foundation Degree Professional Acting program during the fall of 2017! This is a two year intensive program where I will be training in classical and contemporary theater as well as film.

Growing up in a single parent home, I always wanted to do everything in my power to help out my mom including paying tuition. This journey is a once in a lifetime opportunity and I hope that you can help me by donating towards my expenses. Any amount would be greatly appreciated! Thank you in advanced for helping me on my road to success!

My Internships and Experience
- Chess Not Checkers Inc. New York, NY
Lead Theatrical Production Asssistant to Broadway actor Chester Gregory on Broadways's "Motown the Musical" as well as his own touring show "The Eve of Jackie"

- A Chapman Roberts Concept New York, NY
Theatrical Production Assistant to Broadway Actor, Vocal Music Arranger, Musical Supervisor and Musical Director Chapman Roberts on the show "Black Stars of the Great White Way" performed at Carnegie Hall.

- Labyrinth Theater Co. New York, NY
Theatrical Production Assistant Intern

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Acting Resume

THEATRE
Show    Role
Macbeth Macduff
Fences Cory
Hairspray Seaweed
Collidescope 3.0 Ensemble
Clybourne Park Kevin/Albert
Honk Jr. Drake
Spark Vaughn
Our Country’s Good Watkin Tench
Black Caesar

WEBSERIES
Acing The Undergrad: The Show Lead Role

FILM
One Stormy Night Supporting Who Slew the Dragon (short) Supporting
Blind Date Background
Max Background

TELEVISION
My Hope America Supporting
Homeland Background
Necessary Roughness Background
It’s Supernatural Background

INDUSTRIAL
Wells Fargo Lead
Bank of America Model
Billionaires Apparel Model
Healthy Dairy Smoothie Lead

Training
Wake Forest University - Theater (BA)
- Acting For the Camera
- Acting Shakespeare
- Acting II
- Acting I
- Theatrical Singing
- Acting for Film

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Notable Alumni of LAMDA include:
Benedict Cumberbatch (Oscar nominee, The Imitation Game, Doctor Strange)