Dr. Anthony Sweeting is not only the mentor and childhood friend of motivational speaker Les Brown, he is an accomplished actor, director, producer, and trainer in his own right.
Dr. Sweeting is the author, actor, director and producer of The Soul of Nat Turner, winner of the Donald Davis Playwright Award. His production company, Multi-Cultural Arts Enterprises, successfully toured this play on the East and West Coasts. In addition, his publications include Dunbar Hotel and Central Avenue Renaissance, 1781-1950, a doctoral dissertation highlighting the rich cultural and theatrical achievements of Black Los Angeles during the first half of the 20th century. He is co-author of the book, God I Heard: The Eula McClaney Story. Eula McClaney was a black billionaire and philanthropist who donated millions to worthy causes like the NAACP Black College Fund. Dr. Sweeting served as an associate professor for many years. He is a highly sought after speaker and has served colleges and universities such as UCLA, Faulkner University, and Alabama State University. He served as an interim instructor at the Inner City Cultural Center in Los Angeles during his landmark years alongside celebrated artists such as Beah Richards and Raymond St. Jacques.
For several years he performed as a repertory actor with the Alabama Shakespearean Festival’s Southern Writer’s Project. Other awards and distinctions include a Who’s Who of Colleges and Universities, the distinction of being selected as a Regent’s Scholar in California, winning the President’s Dissertation Year Award in Theater Arts, and receiving a citation from the Ohio House of Representatives for Excellence. in Interpretation and Direction.
Dr. Sweeting serves as an acting mentor and coach to students from around the world, including the nationally recognized and award-winning Les Brown. Currently, he provides speaker training and instruction with the Les Brown Speaker Network, which represents nearly 100 speakers worldwide.
Dr. Sweeting was expertly groomed and trained during his formative years for a career in Theater Arts by the incomparable Mr. Leroy Washington, who served as a solid foundation for the remainder of his education. He received a Bachelor of Science in Speech and Drama from Florida A&M University, a Master of Arts from the University of California, Santa Barbara, and a Doctor of Theater Arts from the University of California, Los Angeles. Dr. Sweeting resides in Altanta.
Currently, Dr. Sweeting conducts a series of workshops throughout the United States to help people with the tools necessary to speak in public.
