Nehassaiu deGannes, MA, MFA (AEA)

Harlem, NYC

What's In A Name?

Hello and Welcome to my Website!
On first encounter, many people find my name a little difficult to pronounce, so lets start there:

né-hé-sigh-u: an ancient egyptian name meaning "awaken the people"
it's a little song, same number of syllables as "never saw you" & contains the sound of the word "sigh"
once people get it they never forget my name. after all how many nehassaiu's do you know? I even have a website in my own name. can't beat that.

di-ganz: a caribbean surname of french origin
it's been anglicized in the english-speaking caribbean, which is where I'm from, and rhymes with  "the hands."


                                                                                     photo credit: chia messina

Broadcast: Nehassaiu deGannes is performing in EQUUS starring Alec Baldwin & Sam Underwood, directed by Tony Walton. John Drew Theater, Guild Hall, East Hampton, NY: June 11-July 3rd. www.guildhall.org  www.playbill.com

Nehassaiu receives inaugural Cave Canem Full Fellowship to the Vermont Studio Center.

<<< Nehassaiu in COCo Dance Theatre's Rigidigidim De Bamba De: Ruptured Calypso.  Upcoming show: Bates Dance Festival, July 2010. more info

Bookshelf

Ballast

photo credit: Paul Kopicki
courtesy of The Painted Bride & COCo Dance Theatre

Be sure to check out my Actress & Poet pages for more info, to download my headshot & resumé, & news of upcoming events. For Auditions or Bookings or to share news of your own please CONTACT ME.