Article: Darryl Van Leer Has Power on Stage


Los Angeles Sentinel
05-14-1997
Darryl Van Leer Has Power on Stage

Recently actor Darryl Van Leer transformed The Los Angeles Sentinel's conference room into a stage as he brought to life one of the 15 characters he portrays in his historical one-man show "Power on Earth." And as he began to invoke the spirit of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. delivering his "Drum Major" speech, this reporter began to understand why "Power on Earth" has been getting rave reviews around the country.

As Van Leer sat down to talk, The Sentinel found out what makes this extraordinary actor tick.

Sentinel: How did you get started acting?

Van Leer: My inspiration came from my family. My mother was a gospel soloist and ...

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