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Aurora LaShay Threats (pronounced Threets; born January 8) is an American writer, producer, actress, and creator. She achieved a groundbreaking feat as the first woman in the United States to collaborate with talent in Ghana, AF on the acclaimed animated short film [Supercilious](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/54th_NAACP_Image_Awards), earning her a nomination for the [54th NAACP Image Awards] (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/54th_NAACP_Image_Awards). Recognized as a [Success 2023 Woman of Influence](https://woi.success.com/finalists/), she is an alumna of [Grambling State University](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grambling_State_University), where she earned a B.S. in Theatre Education, and a M.S. in Human Relations & Business from [Amberton University](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amberton_University). Committed to excellence, Threats further polished her acting prowess at [Marla Gibbs Crossroad Arts Academy](https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1990-06-21-ca-553-story.html).

Career
Aurora has an illustrious career that spans various creative endeavors. She has performed on renowned stages across the United States, notably in the box office hit stage play comedy Beauty Shop, which revolutionized African American Theater. Her performances have graced iconic venues such as The Beacon Theatre on Broadway in New York, NY, The Pantages Theater Hollywood Blvd in Los Angeles, CA, and Constitution Hall in Washington, DC, among others. Additionally, Threats toured with Barber Shop, contributing to its success. In 2018, Threats wrote and executive produced her own stage play comedy So Heavenly Bound No Earthly Good.

Humanitarianism and Honors
Aurora's impact extends beyond her professional endeavors, including her dedicated advocacy for various social causes and her commitment to humanitarianism. She is honored as the first recipient of the "Key to the Town" award in her hometown of Lake Providence, LA, in East Carroll Parish. In addition to her exceptional contributions to the arts, Aurora has demonstrated her passion for nurturing young talent by teaching drama at Thomas Jefferson High School in Dallas, TX. Under her guidance, the Drama Club achieved notable success in the UIL competition."

Residence
Currently, Aurora resides in Dallas/Fort Worth, TX.

Creative Works
Sweethearts (1988) - CBS (Charles Nelson Riley-Host) Call Me Person (1989) - Inner City Culture Ctr Looking For A Man (1989) - Francis William Playhouse Beauty Shop (1989) - Wilshire Ebel Beauty Shop (1989) - 50 City National Tour (Beacon Theater-New York Broadway, Constitution Hall-Washington, DC, Pantages-Hollywood, CA) Within These Walls (1991) - Independent Film Straight Down To Business (1991) - Ready For The World (Music Video) JCPenney (1991) - Promotional Video Mobil Oil - Friendly Serve (1991) - Industry Salvation Army (1991) - Industry Mary Kay (1991) - Industry Super Cuts (1994) - National Barber Shop (1995) - National Tour So Heavenly Bound No Earthly Good (2018) - Creator/Executive Producer Supercilious (2022) - Creator/Executive Producer

Books

 * Behind the Line: A Book of Poems (2005) - ISBN: 9780931761782
 * A Gumbo of Poems & Quotes (2023) - ISBN: 978-1796092707

Awards and Nominations
54th NAACP Image Awards Nomination Success 2023 Woman of Influence Key to the Town of Lake Providence, LA Winner Best Animation International Film Festival-Paris (ARG) 2022 Winner International Black & Diversity Film Festival-Ontario (IBDFF) 2022 Official Selection The African Film Festival 2022 Semi-Finalist AfroAnimation Short Film 2022