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W. O. Resident's 1.11 Webinar Explores Creativity & Mental Health

Join West Orange resident Lynette Sheard every Monday at 5 p.m. via Zoom for an exploration of art, creativity and mental health

2021WTSMGO 1-11-2021
2021WTSMGO 1-11-2021 (Lynette Sheard)

VIRTUAL GROUP - Join West Orange resident Lynette Sheard, Director of 'the Mental Health Association in New Jersey's (MHANJ's) New Jersey Mental Health Players, on Monday, January 11, 2021 and every Mondays at 5 p.m. for Why the Show Must Go On. Ms. Sheard inspires and engages audience members through lively discussion and exploration of mental health and creativity every week. Zoom in or watch on Facebook Live on the Mental Health Association in New Jersey's Facebook Page for an excellent opportunity to gain valuable information and share collective wellness tips for maintaining emotional well-being. Zoom Meeting ID: 845 9463 4675 Password: 959767 (https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84594634675?pwd=Wi9HdWVBYnBaRXdtanZBZFMxN0VIUT09)

Ms. Sheard is a Community Education Coordinator and the Director of the New Jersey Mental Health Players. She is also a sought-after versatile vocalist with a five-octave range and perfect pitch. She is an actor, producer, director, and vocal coach. Her live performances have been acknowledged in numerous publications including, NY Times, Broadway World, and The Star Ledger proclaims that “Her voice reaches deep into one’s soul and finds a soft spot” She performs Jazz, Blues, R&B, Gospel, Soul and Pop music. Theater credits include principal roles in: Dream Girls, Smokey Joe's Café, Votes for Women, Ragtime, Swing, Aida, For Colored Girls, A Raisin in the Sun and Avenue Q in which Broadway World declared that “she is fabulous with a voice that shakes the rafters” She is featured in the Encyclopedia of Newark Jazz.

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