About Hollis Donaldson
Hollis Recording "As a Man Thinketh" in 2010.
Hollis Donaldson is an award winning Toastmaster ,an international jazz vocalist whose original works have been produced in the annual Genesis Project at the Crossroads Theater Company in New Brunswick, NJ. He studied music at Rutgers University and acting under Avery Brooks at Mason Gross School of the Arts. He also studied Classical voice for 12 years, specifically under Jacklyn Schneider. As a jazz singer, he has toured Japan twice, and continues to perform with local jazz ensembles.
As "Uncle Aloysius the Master Storyteller," his own character creation, Hollis promotes a love of reading and listening to stories with any age group.
"I’ve intentionally crafted this work, which took approximately two years, so people could get many hours of listening enjoyment," Hollis says. "One listening isn’t enough. I want people to be able to return to this work again and again, just as they would return to a good book, to truly reap the benefits of Allen’s words, while they are on their path towards self-improvement. 'As a Man Thinketh' will be an invaluable tool in helping you keep your focus. "Once you know who you are, you pretty much know your purpose . Realize your dreams and hold on to your dreams by directing your thoughts." Hollis.
As "Uncle Aloysius the Master Storyteller," his own character creation, Hollis promotes a love of reading and listening to stories with any age group.
"I’ve intentionally crafted this work, which took approximately two years, so people could get many hours of listening enjoyment," Hollis says. "One listening isn’t enough. I want people to be able to return to this work again and again, just as they would return to a good book, to truly reap the benefits of Allen’s words, while they are on their path towards self-improvement. 'As a Man Thinketh' will be an invaluable tool in helping you keep your focus. "Once you know who you are, you pretty much know your purpose . Realize your dreams and hold on to your dreams by directing your thoughts." Hollis.