Aurora Threats

Aurora Threats (born January 8) is an American writer, producer, actress, and creator. She is best known for being the first woman in the United States to collaborate with talent from Ghana on the award-winning animated short film Supercilious, which earned her a nomination at the 54th NAACP Image Awards. Threats was recognized as a Success 2023 Woman of Influence for her innovative achievements. She is a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., and holds a Bachelor of Science in Theatre Education from Grambling State University and a Master of Science in Human Relations and Business from Amberton University. Additionally, she studied at Marla Gibbs Crossroads Arts Academy, Los Angeles, CA. She is a Lifetime Member of the Grambling University National Alumni Association (GUNAA).

Career

Aurora Threats has a career spanning various creative endeavors. She has performed across the United States, notably in the box office hit stage play comedy Beauty Shop which revolutionized African American theater. The production embarked on a 50-city tour, selling out every venue and still holds a historical box office record in the genre. Her performances included The Wilshire Ebell Theatre in Los Angeles, CA, The Beacon Theatre on Broadway in New York, NY, Constitution Hall in Washington, DC, and The Pantages Theater on Hollywood Boulevard in Los Angeles, CA. Additionally, she toured with Barber Shop, contributing to its success. In 2018, she wrote her own stage play comedy, So Heavenly Bound No Earthly Good, further impacting the theater and African American storytelling.

Humanitarianism and honors

Threats is also recognized for supporting various social causes and for her commitment to humanitarianism, influencing those in a variety of fields. In the Dallas/Fort Worth area, she is involved in initiatives aimed at youth development, education, and community empowerment. She has been honored as the first individual to receive a Key to her hometown of Lake Providence, LA, in acknowledgment of her contributions to the arts and to the East Carroll Parish community.

Residence

Threats resides in Dallas/Fort Worth, TX.

Creative works

• Sweethearts (1988) - CBS (Charles Nelson Reilly, Host) - *Robin Woods*
• Call Me Person (1989) - Inner City Culture Center - *Georgia*
• Looking For A Man (1989) - Francis William Playhouse - *Effie (Understudy)*
• Beauty Shop (1989) - 50 City National Tour - *Rachel Holmes*
• Within These Walls (1991) - Independent Film
• Straight Down To Business (1991) - Ready For The World (Music Video)
• JCPenney (1991) - Promotional Video
• Mobil Oil - Friendly Serve (1991) - Industry
• Salvation Army (1991) - Industry
• Mary Kay (1991) - Industry
• Super Cuts (1994) - National Hair Model
• Barber Shop (1995) - National Tour - *Bridgette Hamilton*
• So Heavenly Bound No Earthly Good (2018) - Writer/Creator
• Supercilious (2022) - Writer/Creator/Executive Producer

Books

• Behind the Line: A Book of Poems (2005) - ISBN: 9780931761782
• A Gumbo of Poems & Quotes (2023) - ISBN: 978-1796092707

Awards and nominations

• 54th NAACP Image Awards - Nomination
• Success 2023 Woman of Influence
• Key to the Town of Lake Providence, LA
• International World Films Award (2023)
• Winner, Best Animation - International Film Festival, Paris (ARG) (2022)
• Winner - International Black & Diversity Film Festival, Ontario (IBDFF) (2022)
• Official Selection - The African Film Festival (2022)
• Semi-Finalist - AfroAnimation Short Film (2022)
• Winner - ARG International Film Paris (2022)