P. Ann became interested in theater as a result of working with Donald Lawrence (formerly Music Director for Stephanie Mills) in Your Arms Are Too Short. Next, she landed a principal role in Sing Hallelujah, a gospel musical which played at the Cincinnati Playhouse In The Park. After a sellout run in Cincinnati, the production (co-produced by Aretha Franklin's Jerry Wexler) moved to New York City. There, the show ran successfully at the Village Gate. The New York reviews sang praises of P. Ann as a talented newcomer.

After the show completed its New York run, P. Ann returned to Cincinnati where she hosted a mid-day radio show with a friendly chatter format and an open request line for Classic Oldies from the 60's and 70's. But soon her love for musical theatre beckoned once again and she found herself starring as Olivia Dark, the sexy, singing villainess of a "A Woman Like That," playing opposite Peabo Bryson.

Shortly after that, the New York Director/Choreographer, Obba Babbatunde of Dreamgirls’ fame, asked P. Ann to perform in the roles of Aunt Em and Glinda in the star-filled production of The Wiz playing at LaComedia Dinner Theatre in Ohio. He convinced P. Ann by saying, "Aunt Em sets the tone for the opening of my show and Glinda provides a quality and sensuality, not seen throughout. I need you!" The reviews for the sultry singer echoed Obba`s beliefs and can still be heard even today.

P. Ann is still . . .Entertainment at It's Best!