Taprena Augustine

Broadway-trained actress with recurring roles in prestige television dramas and impactful film work, known for portraying complex, authoritative characters. A native of New Orleans, Taprena, who attended New York's esteemed American Academy of Dramatic Arts, has originated and received critical acclaim for the role of Bessie Smith and the Blues Singer in the Broadway Production of "A Night With Janis Joplin". She also won the 2011 Broadway World Award for her portrayal of Shug Avery in "The Color Purple" and can't wait to continues to tell the stories of complex women on screen.