Joyce Licorish (Soul Candy Band for live Performances)

Artist Information

Biography

MAJOR PERFORMANCE HISTORY
Opening Act/Tours:
Indiana 100 Black Mens Coalition Ball 2010
Tom Joyner Sky Show Feat Chaka Khan - 2007
Indiana Black Expo Opening Act for:
Chaka Khan – 2005
Babyface – 2005
The Isley Brothers - 2005
New York City Opening Act/Well Connected Management:
Joss Stone - Copacabana 2006
112 – 2005
Petey Pablo, Mike Jones Concert, NYC – 2005

Tarkington Theatre Grand Opening:
Hairspray 2011 - Supporting Role - Motormouth Maybelle
Midwest Production of Dreamgirls:
Dreamgirls 2006 – Lead Character Effie White (Cast and Directed by former Fox Network Casting Director - Bob Harbin)

Indianapolis Operas Productions:
Porgy & Bess 2000 -- Chorus/Strawberry Woman Understudy
Aida -- Chorus
Don Pasquale -- Chorus
L'elisir d'amore (The Elixir of Love) – Chorus
Denyce Graves Concert—Chorus

American Cabaret Theatre Productions:
DIVAS!! --Leading Lady (Portrayed Mahalia Jackson, Chaka Khan, Madonna and more)
Elton & Stevie -- Leading Lady (Performed several Stevie Wonder Selections)
Singin’ The Blues --Leading Lady (Performed Aretha Classics, Etta James and more)

Various Other Theatrical Performances:
Indianapolis Arts Chorale Production of Ragtime – Sarah’s Friend (Gospel Belter)
Rose Awards Mayors Ball --Various Selections from Dreamgirls

BIOGRAPHY

Born and raised in the heart of Indianapolis, Joyce Licorish (maiden name Joyce Mays),has been singing and writing songs since the tender age of 12. During the past few years, Joyce has broadened her horizons and appeared at countless local and national venues, including more quaint local venues such as Indy’s intimate ultra lounge The Savoy to larger national locals such as New York City’s world renowned Copacabana. She has had the honor of appearing as opening act for singing legends such as Chaka Khan, Babyface and The Isley Brothers, as well as up and coming super stars Joss Stone and the singing group 112 to name a few. In years past, her face could be seen in several of the Indianapolis Opera’s performances including their phenomenal performance of "Porgy and Bess" in 2000, the Denyce Graves Gala Benefit 2001, and "Aida" 2001, as well as "Don Pasquale", and "The Elixir of Love" all at Indianapolis's famous Clowes Memorial Hall theatre at Butler University.

Recently, in theatre, she played Sarah’s Friend in the Indianapolis Philharmonic production of"RAGTIME". Soon to be followed by her stint as one of seven divas in the American Cabaret’s sequel Production of "DIVAS!!" under the skillful direction of Bob Harbin, where she received multiple rave reviews and press write-ups. Her most recent role is as "Effie White" in the legendary musical "Dreamgirls" which will also feature Trenyce (American Idol) as "Deena".

Now Joyce can be found anywhere from here in her home town, Indianapolis, to New York City and even on the West Coast singing and modeling plus fashions.


Her vocal range is from 1st Soprano to 2nd Alto/Tenor and encompasses genres from R&B, to Blues, Jazz and even Opera with her forte being in the R&B/Neo Soul genre. With amazing vocal versatility, a vast performance history in too many venues to mention, insurmountable talent, with a strong urban, yet sultry sound, she is ready for the world. I welcome you to open your eyes and heart up to real entertainment, Licorish style!

Instrumentation

Lamar Owens - Drums
Lee Walker - Bass, Keys / Synth
Byron Johnson - Sound Engineer, Keys.
Johnny Sutton - Bass & Guitar
Arthur Cantrell - keys
Deaon 'Forever' Smith - Lead Male Vocal
Joyce Licorish - Lead Female Vocalist

Discography

Joyce has currently not completed a formal release of her music. However, a vocal demo CD is available upon request via her website at www.joycelicorish.com, and a formal relese is on her agenda for this year. Joyce currently has several original tunes recorded which you can hear a sampling of via the AUDIO tab.

Links

• Facebook
• MySpace
• Twitter
• Joyce Licorish Website
• Myspace General Page
• Myspace Music Page
• Plus Modeling Portfolio
• Soul Candy Band

Audio

• 14-Dr. Feelgood - LIVE
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• Mr. Congeniality (Lyrics: Joyce Licorish Production: Geo Johnson)
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• Complications (Lyrics: Joyce Licorish, Deaon Smith; Production: Bobby G. Summers)
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• Big Girls Need Love Too (Lyrics: Joyce Licorish Production: Bobby G. Summers)
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• Impossible Dream
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• 13-Joyce Licorish- Midnight Train To Georgia-LIVE
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• 13-Joyce Licorish- Midnight Train To Georgia-LIVE
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Lyrics

• Mr. Congeniality
• Savory Lover
• Let Me Out & I'm Torn (Spoken Pieces Words to 2 Pieces)
• Complications

Video

I Am Changing from Dreamgirls 2006

Photo Gallery

Press

• New Yorks Hottest R&B Station KISS FM [+ Show ]
  

  "WITH A VOICE LIKE HERS, HOW IS THIS GIRL UNSIGNED!? " Julie Gustines 98.7 Kiss FM MUSIC DIRECT..."WITH A VOICE LIKE HERS, HOW IS THIS GIRL UNSIGNED!? "
  
  Julie Gustines
  98.7 Kiss FM MUSIC DIRECTOR

• Lenny Greene, Kissing After Dark [+ Show ]
  

  "Joyce, you're a very talented young lady, I see big things for you, just keep pushing no matter ho..."Joyce, you're a very talented young lady, I see big
  things for you, just keep pushing no matter how many obstacles may come before
  you, cause you know how this business can be. I get the sense that NY really
  liked you and I'm very happy people have been responding to you in such a
  wonderful way, you truly deserve it!"

• The Divas are Divine in new ACT Revue [+ Show ]
  

  By Nick Crews Nick.crews@indystar.com "I once was lost, but now I'm found . . ." That's Joyce Lico...By Nick Crews
  Nick.crews@indystar.com
  "I once was lost, but now I'm found . . ." That's Joyce Licorish singing; her voice rising as though an altar call may be nigh at the American Cabaret Theatre. "Was blind, but now I see."
  
  DIVAS II
  
  • Where: American Cabaret Theatre, 401 E. Michigan St.
  
  • When: 5 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; 7 p.m. Sundays through March 5.
  
  • Tickets: $20 and $25 with discounts for students, seniors and groups of 20 or more.
  
  • Info: (317) 631-0334.
  
  • Bottom line: An unqualified triumph -- but not your father's cabaret.
  
  The moment comes mid-Act 1 of "DIVAS II," a new edition of a similarly titled show that ACT staged last fall.
  True, Licorish's "Amazing Grace" displayed Mahalia Jackson-like depth, breadth and soul. But her performance, far from being a slavish imitation of the gospel great, announced that the real diva of the moment was Liceorish herself. She wasn't alone. As the night unfolded, we were to enjoy six others whose abilities also claimed the title.
  Licorish's performance also transformed the lyric into a statement of redemption for a theater that over the past year has seemed artistically adrift.
  "Was lost," maybe. But now "found" -- at least if Sunday's performance is any indication.
  What may be most important about this show is what it is not. It is not a remount of last year's "DIVAS!" Except for a handful of songs and three performers held over from last year, this show is substantially different. It's also substantially better.
  
  Director Bob Harbin has dispensed with the bizarre slideshows and musical impersonations that have been ACT's stock-in-trade. Instead, he has assembled a cast of outstanding singers, handed them 30 or so memorable songs and invited them to make them their own. They do, delivering performances that succeed on their own merits.
  
  The cast -- which, in addition to Licorish, includes Karen Brown, Vicky Richmond, Melissa Schott, Kelleen Strutz and Da'Ron Washington -- sings with agility, power, taste and versatility, offering up with equal ease everything from sultry ballads, to soul and R&B shouters, to show tunes.
  Sunday's performance featured special guest diva Peggy Chambers. Chambers, the first of six guest artists who will perform through the run, put the smoke and smolder in a brace of torch songs including, "As If We Never Said Goodbye," "The Man That Got Away" and "If You Love Me (Really Love Me)."
  A fresh and attractive set (by Bart Simpson, Rodney Tolliver, Gary DeMumbrum and Knoll Bendsen) artful lighting (by DeMumbrum) and solid arrangements (by musical director John Austin Butsch) adds luster to this shimmering showcase of standout vocalists.
  
  Call Star reporter Nick Crews at (317) 444-6078.
  
  Copyright 2006 IndyStar.com. All rights reserved

• DREAMGIRLS A HIT [+ Show ]
  

  Dreamgirls Directed by Bob Hardin Through July 14 At $35 per ticket, Dreamgirls is a little pri...Dreamgirls
  Directed by Bob Hardin
  Through July 14
  
  At $35 per ticket, Dreamgirls is a little pricey. But, it’s worth the money. Exempting the sound issues that marred Friday night’s show, it’s a local production that could compete with a touring show.
  
  Dreamgirls is a collaboration between the Madam Walker Theatre and Scottish Rite Performing Arts. Through July 2, it will play at the Walker. Then, the show will be transported to the Scottish Rite Cathedral, where the run will continue through July 14.
  Set in the late ’60s/early ’70s, the show is about a trio of women who want to be singing sensations. The almost two and a half hour musical takes us from The Dreamettes’ beginnings to The Dreams’ last performance at a brisk pace that keeps the plot, and audience interest, intact.
  
  The music from the cast and on-stage orchestra is nothing short of outstanding.
  
  Making up The Dreamettes/The Dreams are Trenyce, Joyce Licorish, Lyn MacDonald and, later, Amy Biddle. American Idol finalist Trenyce as Deena, a backup singer who takes over the lead, is lovely, and her smooth voice creates a sound for The Dreams that could easily have taken the group to the top of the charts. The powerhouse of the original trio, though, is Licorich, who performs locally and with Indianapolis Opera. Her’s are the rigorous songs that extract the most audience reaction. Licorich gets to belt out two of the best-loved songs from Dreamgirls: “(And I’m Telling You) I’m Not Going” and “I Am Changing.” MacDonald gets her raucous moment in the spotlight, too, with “Ain’t No Party.”
  
  Bill Myers (Kiss of the Spider Woman at Theatre on the Square) as Curtis Taylor (and also the producer of the show), the women’s manager, is even better here than he was in Spider Woman, and that was a remarkable show. Karlton D. Turner as Jimmy Early is fun on stage, especially in “Rap” (“Jimmy got soul!”).
  
  Phillip Armstrong (Coalhouse Jr. in Ragtime at the Civic Theater and Detroit in From My Hometown at the Phoenix Theatre) as C.C., the group’s songwriter, and Quentin Darrington as Jimmy’s manager Marty are amazing singers we get to hear too little of.
  
  Direction (Bob Harbin), costuming (Jeff Farley), choreography (Kenny Shepard), set (Bernie Killian) and the orchestra are all excellent. This could be one of the best musicals Indianapolis has ever seen — as long as the sound equipment gets fixed.
  For more information on the production, see www.dreamgirlsindianapolis.com. For tickets, go through Ticketmaster.
  
  

• They dream big, sing big in engaging showbiz tale [+ Show ]
  

  In a perfect world, the best singers would become rich and famous and live happily ever after. "Dre...In a perfect world, the best singers would become rich and famous and live happily ever after. "Dreamgirls" tells a more realistic, yet fictionalized story about who makes it to the top in show business and why.
  A local production of the musical, which won six Tony Awards in its original Broadway run, opened Thursday at the Madame Walker Theatre Center.
  Although former "American Idol" finalist Trenyce is in town to bring star power to the show, Indianapolis-based Joyce Licorish displays more than enough talent to win over anyone who's as demanding as Simon Cowell.
  "Dreamgirls" hinges on roles portrayed by Trenyce and Licorish. Trenyce's Deena is a pop singer who conveys glamour and style. Licorish's Effie is a soul singer who radiates substance and a strong will.
  When the story begins, Deena and Effie aren't rivals but wide-eyed members of the same girl group trying to win a 1960s talent contest at New York's Apollo Theatre. Effie leads the Dreamettes, and she isn't as naive as Deena or fellow group member Lorell (portrayed by Lyn MacDonald).
  Car salesman Curtis Taylor (Bill Myers) prowls backstage at the Apollo wearing orange slacks, white shoes and a floral necktie. Taylor preaches a gospel of hard work and humility for would-be stars, and he's managing the Dreamettes in no time. Some characters realize that Taylor works every angle for his own benefit, but Effie and Deena are generally clueless while their fortunes fall and rise.
  Cautionary tales are rarely as entertaining as "Dreamgirls." The first of two acts features rapid-fire songs and costume changes.
  The pace relents only for high drama behind the scenes, where Deena begins to find herself, and Effie vents her emotions in volcanic fashion. The opening-night audience cheered the musical's signature tune, "(And I Am Telling You) I'm Not Going," from its first notes -- but not because Licorish caught anyone off guard. She generated an equal number of thrills when serenading her ruthless manager earlier and when singing "I Am Changing" in the second act.
  Karlton Turner deserves praise for his dynamic portrayal of Jimmy Early, the hip soul shouter who knows he's merely playing the "game of hits." Turner single-handedly revives the second act by shaking off the watered-down ballads that reflect the price of selling out ...
  

• Dreamgirls: The classic showbiz fairy tale comes to Indianapolis [+ Show ]
  

  Dreamgirls: The classic showbiz fairy tale comes to Indianapolis Trenyce of American Idol fame play...Dreamgirls: The classic showbiz fairy tale comes to Indianapolis
  Trenyce of American Idol fame play "Deena"
  INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. - May 2006 - It’s going to get hot in Indianapolis when three stunning divas dressed in sixties-style gowns recreate the six-time Tony award-winning Broadway musical Dreamgirls. American Idol II finalist Trenyce, who wowed crowds all over the United States and Canada with outstanding performances of Tina Turner’s “Proud Mary” and Whitney Houston’s “I Have Nothing” at the American Idol II Live Concert Tour, stars in the Indianapolis production of one of the greatest crossover musicals in Broadway’s illustrious history.
  
  Indianapolis will be apart of this entertaining experience before the premiere DreamWorks and Paramount Pictures film adaptation of Dreamgirls staring Jamie Foxx, Beyonce Knowles, Danny Glover and Eddie Murphy. Dreamgirls will be presented at The Madame Walker Theatre June 22 through July 2, and at The Scottish Rite Theatre July 6 through July 14. For more information about Dreamgirls and to purchase tickets go to www.dreamgirlsindianapolis.com.
  
  
  Dreamgirls is driven by a dream team of Indianapolis natives. Director Bob Harbin is a former Fox Television casting executive who cast popular shows such as “In Living Color” and “24.” The music director for Dreamgirls is Allen Burke who directed R&B legends Pattie LaBelle, Marvin Gaye and The Spinners.
  
  
  Indianapolis based stage, film and television actor Bill Myers is producing Dreamgirls, and plays Curtis Taylor, Jr.
  
  
  The choreographer of Dreamgirls is Ken Shepard the co-owner of Blue-Eye Events and Encore Award vocal winner.
  
  
  Dreamgirls is a timeless unknown-to-platinum fairy tale about three girls dream in making it big in the entertainment business. However, it’s not with out the struggle of overcoming limits and dealing with the drama of heartbreak.
  
  
  The play follows the rise of a promising girl singing group called The Dreamettes from Chicago. The full-figured lead singer Effie, is played by Joyce Licorish one of Indianapolis’ best known singers. She appeared in the stage play “Divas” at the American Cabaret Theatre. Licorish also appeared in Indianapolis Opera's performance of Porgy and Bess in 2000.
  
  
  The attractive back-up singer Deena is played by Trenyce.
  
  
  The second back-up singer Lorrell is played by Lyn MacDonald who’s played as Deena in the Broadway performance of Dreamgirls.
  
  
  Last November, the Walker and the Scottish Rite, two historical and culturally distinct theaters explored ways they could collaborate to help strengthen diversity in Indianapolis and broaden the cultural make-up of their audience. They felt by presenting Dreamgirls together they can demonstrate their commitment to promoting cultural ethnic diversity and bring Indianapolis even closer together.
  
  
  

• Dreamgirls Review -- Indy Men's Magazine [+ Show ]
  

  Girls of Our Dreams Friday, July 07, 2006 A recommendation: If your top priority at a musical is...Girls of Our Dreams
  Friday, July 07, 2006
  
  A recommendation: If your top priority at a musical is terrific vocals, then catch Dreamgirls, a co-production of the Madame Walker Theatre and the new Scottish Rite Performing Arts gang. Overall a very solid production of a good-but-not-A-list show (the plotting isnt much beyond TV-movie quality curious to see what happens with the big-star feature film coming out later in the year). Still, the show is fun, engaging and musically solid the live band is a big plus.
  
  Plus, there are few moments in any musical as grab-you-by-the-throat as the Act 1 closer, And I Am Telling You I’m Not Going. Ever been with a woman who didn’t take “see ya” for an answer? Imagine if she had the lung power of a whole gospel choir. Strong stuff.
  
  A positive sign: Its encouraging to see two local arts companies joining forces not just because they needed to do it to secure a grant. In this case, the Walker and the Scottish Ritetwo venues not yet household names for theater productionsthrow themselves right onto the cultural radar, maximize their potential audience, and make those of us who watch such things really, really curious about what they are going to try next. Stephen Schwartz Children of Eden, perhaps? Or a take-no-prisoners production of The Wiz?
  
  A file-this-one-for-later thought: While the ladiesincluding American Idol finalist Trenyceget most of the attention, the performer-to-watch, for me, is Karlton D. Turner. He turns in a very funny but still humane performance as James Thunder Early, a role that could be buffoonish in other hands. The performance is even more impressive for those of us who saw Turner as Coalhouse Walker, Jr., a very different part, in Indianapolis Civic Theatres terrific production of Ragtime a few months ago.
  
  A warning: If you were thinking about of catching Dreamgirls, do notI repeat, DO NOTlook for information at www.dreamgirls.com. Instead, try www.dreamgirlsindianapolis.com.
  

• Singin' The Blues Review [+ Show ]
  

  Singin’ the Blues American Cabaret Theatre Directed by Bob Harbin Through Feb. 25 No matter wh...Singin’ the Blues
  American Cabaret Theatre
  Directed by Bob Harbin
  Through Feb. 25
  
  No matter what happens at the Super Bowl Feb. 4, the American Cabaret Theatre is seeing the bright side. On the ACT stage it’s equally a team of winners, belting, crooning, shimmying, stalking. You name it, this cast has it, and they deliver on every play in the musical revue Singin’ the Blues.
  
  Cessalle O. Smith-Stovall especially sparkles amidst a star-studded cast of nine. She stopped Act 1 with a head-on rendition of “If I Can’t Sell It.” Deaon Smith and Karlton Turner brought us to our feet with gorgeous interpretations of “Old Man River” and “Summertime,” respectively. The inimitable Jimmy Guilford, wearing red patent loafers, put on the moves for “Hoochie Coochie Man,” “Got My Mojo Workin’” and “Minnie the Moocher,” this time in white tails.
  
  Joyce Licorish did song-stylist Etta James proud with “At Last.” Karen R. Ivy-Brown was believable with “I Got a Right to Sing the Blues.” LeToryia Gowdy sizzled with “Why Don’t You Do Right.” LaTasha Strahan gave “Blues in the Night” lush nuances. Phillip Armstrong dishes up delightful characterization to any song, especially pulling off a tongue-in-cheek “Hot Nuts” with elegance. This listing is representative of the show’s 44 numbers.
  
  Bob Harbin’s concept is well-balanced between tragedy and comedy on a set you shouldn’t miss. John Austin Butsch, music director/pianist, leads a jumping seven-piece band with an outstanding trumpeter: Gary Graziano.
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  Tickets are $20-$25; call 317-631-0334, ext. 102 for reservations, or go to www.actindy.org. Singin’ the Blues is part of Free Ticket February, which provides free tickets to ages 13-19. Free tickets are availabe Sundays, Feb. 4-25 at 3 p.m.
  
  

• PLUS MODEL MAG - Meet Dynamic Diva Dreamgirl Joyce Licorish, 4/01/2007 [+ Show ]
  

  Go to www.PlusModelMag.com Archives for April edition of the magazine. f your head is in the clou...Go to www.PlusModelMag.com Archives for April edition of the magazine.
  
  f your head is in the clouds (and for many of us, Spring has that delightful effect), you are more than aware of the movie Dreamgirls and Jennifer Hudson winning the Oscar for her role as Effie. The movie is based upon the original Broadway smash musical, which opened in 1981 and went on to receive several Tony Awards.
  
  The National Tour started in 1983 and has been playing to packed houses ever since! We sat down for a virtual chat with one of the stars of the road show, Joyce Licorish, a sweet (as her name suggests) and soulful Diva who sang the role of Effie to find out about life on the road and her next step.
  
  When did you know that you had the 'It' quality to be a performer?
  Funny story actually, I never sang a day in my life until my Jr. Year in High School. Some good friends of mine wanted to sing in the High School Talent Show, and asked me to sing background for them. I agreed, we rehearsed, had our song down, and our choreography. The day of the show arrives and we go onstage, the music starts and the lead singer completely froze. I started singing lead in her place, and we ended up placing very high in the competition. From that moment forward I knew that I was on to something, staff and students alike raved over my on-the-spot performance for weeks. And that is when I found my voice.
  
  Tell us about your being cast in the road show of Dreamgirls...
  Former widely known Hollywood Casting Director Bob Harbin set standards high as he searched for his "Effie" and accompanying cast for the Midwest run of Dreamgirls. Although I have worked with Mr. Harbin on several other smaller productions in the past, I was treated as every other Effie wannabe and stood in a long line of hopefuls awaiting my opportunity.
  
  After confidently singing two songs in front of Mr. Harbin and a panel of judges that included people like Patti Labelles's music director, Allen Burke, I was then escorted to a nearby room for an on-the-spot Dance Audition. MY HEART SANK thinking "I might as well go home because I am never going to make it through a dance audition", after all, at a weight well exceeding 250 lbs, I am by no means "light on my feet".
  
  I went into the room with my group of 20 and did my best and left extremely disheartened after several goofs of the choreography amongst experienced dancers. The surprising news came weeks later directly from Mr. Harbin, that he had cast me as the legendary character "Effie White" made famous now by Oscar winner Jennifer Hudson and I could not have been happier!
  
  What was it like being out on the road with Dreamgirls? What were the challenges? What part of it did you love?
  
  My challenges...
  The Dreamgirls experience was the experience of a lifetime and also one of the most challenging roles I have ever undertaken. If you have seen the movie, or the Broadway musical, you know the story is full of twists and turns. Ironically, similar twists and turns and personality conflicts as well as man-stealing and ego battles went on behind the scenes of our production. The most challenging part for me though was the choreography. I haven't had to dance much in my life, and yet scene after scene we had very detailed steps to learn. I spent weeks mastering the choreography, the very challenging musical score and countless lines to memorize.
  
  Our cast...
  Similar to the movie, our cast consisted of an American Idol castoff too, Trenyce, who played the role of Deena (portrayed by Beyonce' in Dreamgirls the movie), and we were also blessed to have Lyn McDonald who was part of the original Broadway Cast Tour cast as Lorrelle, and the powerful Quintin Darrington, (Formerly played the role of Mufasah in the Broadway tour of Lion King) as Marty.
  
  What I loved...
  I loved being able to simply be "Effie Melody White", a character whose life so closely mirrored my own. Effie, like myself, was a thwarted lover, powerful songstress, and a struggling single mother who happened to be full-figured, and whose weight did more than just weigh her down physically. In the end she triumphed and I relive that story line over and over again in my daily life, every casting call, every sit down with a record label, or modeling agency, every time I am accepted the way that I am, I feel like I have experienced a small "Effie White" type victory.
  
  Have you ever had any issues with your curves and being cast?
  I haven't had issues being cast in general, but once I am cast, I am not always happy with the role. I find it the trend especially in cabaret type theatrical shows, that usually heavier women are cast in roles that poke fun at their size and over-exaggerate their weight. Although I accepted roles such as these in more than one production prior to Dreamgirls, I found it very depressing that those were the only type of roles extended to me. Unlike people like Tyra Banks or Eddie Murphy who can put on a Fat Suit to play a role, or prove a point, my fat suit is irremovable, so I walked away from those roles down and disheartened, wondering if that was really the way people saw me, as the butt of someone's ongoing fat joke.
  
  What advice do you have for curvy women interested in pursuing a performing arts career?
  My advice would be to keep your head up. There will always be negativity, and neigh-sayers, but as a plus sized woman with super plus sized goals and aspirations I have to keep in mind that the road to success is not always a straight and short one. If you want to make it in this skinny-minded world, you need to carry with you Determination, Perseverance and Faith on the road to success. You need to keep your dreams at arms length, and you should never let them go because someone tells you that you can't achieve them. Success is in your reach, but that is only if you keep reaching for it.
  
  What's next for you?
  I am happy to announce that I will be finalizing the recording my first album project, "Ear Candy" (a delicious play on the name, Joyce Licorish) with several award-winning producers (credited with producing songs for superstars such as Usher and Toni Braxton) in the spring of 2007. We hope to release the project by the end of the year and immediately following the completion of the last recording will be in negotiations for distribution with a major record label. Stay posted on what's next for me by visiting my website www.JoyceLicorish.com.
  
  
  Photo Credits
  Headshots, Satu of SatuPhotography.com
  Makeup by: Marlene G. / Los Angeles, CA
  Brows and Lashes by D.L. of New Eyedentities Salon / Indianapolis, IN 2006
  
  Dreamgirls Photo Credit: John R. Gentry & Pride Photography
  
  

• 'Dreamgirls' connected her to Motown legacy [+ Show ]
  

  'Dreamgirls' connected her to Motown legacy September 16, 2007 Joyce Licorish made a lasting ...'Dreamgirls' connected her to Motown legacy
  September 16, 2007
  
  
  Joyce Licorish made a lasting impression when portraying fictional diva Effie White in last year's local production of the Motown- inspired musical "Dreamgirls."
  To prepare for the role, Licorish says she listened to a lot of "oldies but goodies" and studied the choreography of the Supremes -- the girl group that released five consecutive No. 1 hits in 1964 and 1965.
  "Doing that role has opened a lot of doors for me," says Licorish, who's been invited to audition for "Dreamgirls" productions in other cities. "I really wouldn't trade it."
  Despite her connection to the female side of Motown, Licorish places Marvin Gaye at the top of her list of Motown favorites.
  "He's timeless," she says. "You can turn the radio on any day of the week and still hear Marvin Gaye."
  Licorish, a 32-year-old Indianapolis native, also recalls being a youngster and dancing along to a vinyl recording of Smokey Robinson & the Miracles' "Going to a Go-Go."
  She describes her parents as full-fledged Motown fanatics. "(They're) 72 years old, and every now and then they'll get records out and do their little thing in the family room," she says.
  -- David Lindquist

Setlist

Some Covertunes you may hear on a set from Joyce:
At Last, Etta James
Been So Long, Anita Baker
Brown Skin, India Arie
He Loves Me, Jill Scott
Long Walk, Jill Scott
Say Yes, Floetry
Aint Nobody's Business, Billie Holiday
Wish I didn't miss you, Angie Stone
Congratulations, Vesta
Misty Blue (Bluesy Standard)
Dr. Feelgood, Aretha Franklin
Jamaican Funk
No One In the World, Anita Baker
Fever, Standard (simular to Layla Hathaway's version)
Been So Long, Anita Baker
My Funny Valentyne, Chaka Kahns version
No Ordinary Love, Sade
Nothing Has Ever Felt Like This, Rachelle Farrell
You Bring Me Joy, Anita Baker
Summertime, Standard
NY State of Mind, Oleta Adams
All Alone, Phyllis Hyman
Get Here, Oleta Adams
Sweetest Taboo, Sade
It’s Love, Jill Scott
The Way, Jill Scott
He Loves Me, Jill Scott
First Time Ever I Saw Your Face, Roberta Flack
Congratulations, Vesta
I Can't Make You Love Me, Bonnie Rait
Open Arms, Journey/Mariah Carey
I'm Going Down, Mary J. Blidge Version
Fallin, Alicia Keys
Inseperable, Natalie Cole
Stranger In My House, Tamia
You Put a Move On My Heart, Tamia
I Beleive In You and Me, Whitney Houston
Another Sad Love Song, Toni Braxton
Unbreak My Heart, Toni Braxton
One Last Cry, Brian McKnight
I Wish I Didn't Miss You, Angie Stone
Aint Nobody, Chaka Kahn
Neither One of Us, Gladys Knight
Sweet Thang, Chaka Kahn
Impossible Dream, Luther Vandross Version
Unchained Melody, Riteous Brothers
Wind Beneath My Wings, Bette Midlar
Summertime, Standard
Aint Nobody's Business, Billie Holiday
Good Morning Heartache, Billie Holiday

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