The Panther

Issue date: 3/30/05 Section: Student Superstar

Name: Jodi Chandler

Age: 20+

Major: Juvenile Forensic Psychology

Hometown: Houston, Texas

Classification: Graduate senior




Q. Why are you a Campus Super Star?
A. The reason why I feel I am a Campus Super Star is because others view my creative way of thinking, multiple talents, and outgoing personality as a gift from God. One talent that I've been blessed with is producing and directing plays. One of my first successful plays is The Potter's House.
Q. What have you contributed to the university?
A. I've contributed myself because I love what I do. I've been working for the university since 1999 in Drew Hall, and now I'm currently an LCM in University College. Since being in UC, I've completed various tasks such as talent shows, and what I love the most is the traditional UC pageant that I've directed for the past four years.
Q. Why do you write gospel plays?
A. I love writing, I love acting, it's a passion. I think that's what I was born to do. I can express myself through writing and my creative thoughts.
Q. What made you want to do this?
A. I've been writing plays and short skits since middle school. When I reached high school I became a member of James Madison Sr. High School drama club. One of the first plays that I acted in was "Raisin in the Sun." I was Momma.
Q. Where can we go to see your work?
A. Actually, right now I have a theater company called JC Productions. We've traveled to various churches in the Houston/Austin areas showcasing the upcoming, talented African American actors in the Houston area.
Q. Who inspires you?
A. My parents, Denzel Washington, Spike Lee, Russell Simmons, of course Tyler Perry, and the staff in University College. Last, but not least, God.
Q. What is your career goal?
A. Be a C.E.O. of one of the largest black production companies in the world. I want to get up there with Tyler Perry and others like him. I also want to have a juvenile theater academy for at-risk youth. I'm in the process of establishing a juvenile theater academy known as Black Box Studios.

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