First black woman to direct a play on Broadway (Don't Bother Me I Can't Cope - 1972)
Founder and artistic director of the Urban Arts Corps, an organization devoted to supporting black and Hispanic actors.
Has been nominated for Broadway's Tony Award three times: in 1973, as Best Director (Musical) for "Don't Bother Me, I Can't Cope;" and in 1977, as both Best Director (Musical) and Best Book (Musical) for "Your Arm's Too Short to Box with God."