A NOTE FROM MESSERET

As a Southern girl in a New York world, I've been blessed to work with incredible talents.

What brings me the greatest joy as an actor and producer is the constant unknown—the thrill of a new project, meeting new collaborators, and seeing what magic happens as a result.

Thank you for visiting my site. I look forward to the possibility of creating something wonderful together!

With all good wishes,
Messeret

Short Bio

Messeret Stroman Wheeler is an award-winning actor and producer. Winner of an Audelco Award (and three-time nominee), Ms. Stroman Wheeler was featured by Broadway.com for her performance as LaTonya Dinkins in Roundabout Theatre Company's production of Blue. Most recently, she was awarded Best Actress at the Orlando Urban Film Festival for her portrayal of Mary Church Terrell in Keepers of the Flame.

Messeret’s TV appearances include The Best Man: The Final Chapters, The Sopranos, Law & Order, Law & Order: SVU, alongside numerous commercials—including Disney, McDonald’s, IKEA and more.

Her theatre credits include Joe Turner’s Come and Gone, Fast Blood (BroadwayWorld Best Actress Nominee), Insurrection: Holding History, numerous seasons with The ASP Arts Collective, and early work with the Negro Ensemble Company.

She is based in New York City.

 
Selected Credits

  • WINNER — Best Actress
    Orlando Urban Film Festival
    Keepers of the Flame

    WINNER — Best Ensemble
    Audelco Award
    Blue

    WINNER — Best of HBCU
    Charlotte Black Film Festival
    Keepers of the Flame

    WINNER — Special Mention Narrative Short
    Silicon Valley African Film Festival
    Keepers of the Flame

    NOMINEE — Best Actress
    BroadwayWorld Awards
    Fast Blood

    NOMINEE — Best Actress
    Audelco Award
    Just A Night Out

    NOMINEE
    Audelco Award
    Unrequited Love

  • Keepers of the Flame
    Mary Church Terrell*
    May December Productions (Executive Producer)
    Dir. Shari L. Carpenter
    *Best Actress Award — Orlando Urban Film Festival

    Soul Men
    Vocal Work
    Dimension Films
    Dir. Malcolm D. Lee

    Kitchen
    Cleopatra
    ITVS International
    Dir. Andre Degas

  • The Best Man: The Final Chapters
    Harris
    Peacock
    Dir. Robert Townsend

    Law & Order: SVU
    Safe Deposit Clerk
    NBC
    Dir. Peter Leto 

    Law & Order
    Pamela May
    NBC
    Dir. Constantine "Gus" Makris 

    The Sopranos
    Mecomia Williams
    HBO
    Dir. John Patterson

  • Fast Blood
    Effie (BroadwayWorld Best Actress Nominee)
    Civic Ensemble & ASP Arts Collective
    Dir. by Beth Milles

    In the Parlour
    Mary Church Terrell
    ASP Arts Collective
    Dir. Dianne Kirksey-Floyd

    Blue (Audelco Award Winner)
    LaTonya Dinkins
    Roundabout Theatre Company
    Dir. Sheldon Epps 

  • VOICE ACTING

    • Damages (TV Series)

    • Boardwalk Empire (TV Series)

    • Second Sight (Audio Drama)

    ANIMATION & GAMING

    • The Warriors - Civilian

    • Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas - Pedestrian

    • Red Dead Revolver - Barmaid, Dancing Girl & Falling Star

    • Little Bill - Gabrielle

    COMMERCIAL VO

    • AT&T

    • Advil

    • Huggies

    • Kellogg's

    • McDonald's

    • Neighborhood Health Plan

    • Western Union

    • Verizon

    • The George Washington University

  • Keepers of the Flame
    Executive Producer

    ASP Arts Collective
    Associate Producer

Messeret was born in Jacksonville, Florida as a twin. Her mother gave her the Ethiopian name meaning "foundation or cornerstone."

Messeret was born in Jacksonville, Florida as a twin. Her mother gave her the Ethiopian name meaning "foundation or cornerstone."

Messeret was an artist from an early age. While she tried many pursuits, she discovered being an instrumentalist was not her calling.

Messeret was an artist from an early age. While she tried many pursuits, she discovered being an instrumentalist was not her calling.

When Messeret discovered baton twirling, she found her passion. She went on to become a Linda Thomas All Star.

When Messeret discovered baton twirling, she found her passion. She went on to become a Linda Thomas All Star.

Messeret won many awards for her artistry and athleticism - including Miss Stanton.

Messeret won many awards for her artistry and athleticism - including Miss Stanton.

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Messeret as Molly Cunningham in JOE TURNER'S COME AND GONE at Deleware Theatre Company and Stage West.

Messeret as Molly Cunningham in JOE TURNER'S COME AND GONE at Deleware Theatre Company and Stage West.

Fate connected Messeret Stroman and Ed Wheeler at VITA. They forged a partnership for three decades.

Fate connected Messeret Stroman and Ed Wheeler at VITA. They forged a partnership for three decades.

Messeret Stroman Wheeler as LaTonya Dinkins in BLUE — Backstage with Phylicia Rashad

Messeret Stroman Wheeler as LaTonya Dinkins in BLUE — Backstage with Phylicia Rashad

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Messeret Stroman Wheeler on a Times Square billboard for ASP Arts Collective’s “Black Women and the Ballot”

Messeret Stroman Wheeler on a Times Square billboard for ASP Arts Collective’s “Black Women and the Ballot”

Messeret Stroman Wheeler as Effie in FAST BLOOD at Civic Ensemble / ASP Arts Collective

Messeret Stroman Wheeler as Effie in FAST BLOOD at Civic Ensemble / ASP Arts Collective

Messeret and Ed Wheeler commissioned internationally acclaimed artist Synthia SAINT JAMES for a rendering of famed dancer Shamel Pitts

Messeret and Ed Wheeler commissioned internationally acclaimed artist Synthia SAINT JAMES for a rendering of famed dancer Shamel Pitts

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Messeret behind-the-scenes filming “Keepers of the Flame” with Noelle Ramsay, Montana Lampert Hoover, Judy Tate, and Celestine Rae.

Messeret behind-the-scenes filming “Keepers of the Flame” with Noelle Ramsay, Montana Lampert Hoover, Judy Tate, and Celestine Rae.

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