CURTIS SHAW CHILD – Executive Producer/Producer/Writer
Born in Columbia, Missouri, the 2nd of four boys (and the daughter his mother always wanted), Curtis enjoyed a traditional, mostly happy childhood in the Midwest. Early highlights include winning first place in a local Optimist Club Oratorical contest in 1975, and placing 2nd place in the same contest the following year (because, his father said, he had chosen not to wear a tie). In high school, Curtis developed into an accomplished musician and by his senior year transformed himself into a leading man on stage in the musicals PIPPIN and BRIGADOON.  Having attended the University of Missouri-Columbia on a full Voice and Clarinet scholarship, Curtis performed in a variety of plays and musicals, and was graduated with a Bachelor's of Science degree in Music Education in 1984.  Shortly after graduation he earned his Equity (AEA) union card in 1985 by performing in SIDE BY SIDE BY SONDHEIM and A CHRISTMAS CAROL with the Missouri Repertory Theatre in Kansas City, Missouri, a year later moving to New York City to pursue his dreams of being an Actor. Curtis's tenure in New York City lasted a mere 3 1/2 years when he met his now husband, Desmond Child, in the Spring of 1989 while managing the Upper Westside Manhattan eatery. His whole life he'd dreamed of living and working in the big city… but in looking back, his true dream was to live an authentic, truthful life full of spirit, love and laughter.  Having celebrated 25 years together, Curtis and Desmond are excited to have brought their family story to life on screen in the documentary film, "TWO: The Story of Roman and Nyro," which chronicles the extraordinary way they met and connected with Angela Whittaker, the woman who would carry their twin sons Roman and Nyro into the world. Between April 2013 and January of 2014, "TWO" has been screened in 15 film festivals across the USA, in Havana, Cuba; Nassau, Bahamas; and Toronto, Canada.   Other than rearing his twin sons Roman and Nyro over the last 12 years, "TWO" has been the most satisfying, creative high-point in Curtis's life, having served as co-writer and co-producer of the film alongside director Heather Winters.