American actor visits with YAI-Liberia
John Littlefield at YAI's Center for Women in Monrovia
Noted American actor John Littlefield and delegation arrives in Liberia today as guests of Kimmie Weeks and Youth Action International. The American actor who has played roles in major motion pictures including The Hulk, Slipstream, Fracture and Beowulf is paying a ten day visit to Liberia to learn about the country, explore opportunities for supporting Liberia’s development process, and review the progress of Youth Action International’s work in Liberia.
Now best known for his role on the TV show Extreme Makeover Home Edition, Littlefield has also worked on many TV projects including Law & Order, Another World is Possible, and the West Wing. While visiting Liberia, Littlefield will spend much of his time visiting and working with Youth Action International’s ongoing programs. He is expected to tour the organizations Center for Women’s Empowerment, participate in several of its teacher trainings, as well as visit YAI’s supported orphanages and agriculture programs.
Littlefield who holds a Masters in Fine Arts from Temple University is also expected to hold a training workshop for Liberian actors and actresses. Littlefield will use the workshop to give pointers and tips to young Liberian talent. Executive Director Kimmie Weeks pointed out that his organization is hosting the workshop because it saw the need to cultivate Liberia’s movie industry. “We see lots of talents out there and we want to start building it up. We’ve already starting exploring the possibility to work with the Actors Union to continue to build to capacity of Liberia’s actors and actresses even after Mr. Littlefield departs.”
Over the years, Youth Action International has hosted several celebrities in Liberia and says it expects to bring even bigger names to the country in the next year.