Curriculum Vitae
AEA, SAG-AFTRA
EDUCATION
M.F.A. Kent State University – Theatre Arts (Acting) Expected Graduation May 2020
B.F.A. Howard University (Cum Laude)
Washington Project For The Arts Internship (Technical Direction)
NASM workshop
Power Pilates Mat Certification
Actors Fund Computer Class Intensive
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Broadway/Off-Broadway
Lion King: Mufasa / Scar US (Performed) at the New Amsterdam Theatre
Timon of Athens: Philotus at the National Actor’s Theatre
In Dahomey: Shylock Homestead at the New Federal Theatre
King Lear: Edmund at the Pearl Theatre Co., Theatre 80
Black Eagles: Othel at the Manhattan Theatre Club
Soldier’s Play: Cpl. Ellis, US/Henson, Peterson at the Negro Ensemble Theatre 4
Weep Not For Me: George at the Negro Ensemble Theatre 4
16th Round: Christian Ed at the Negro Ensemble Theatre
Golden Boy: Ensemble at the Billie Holiday Theatre
Sgt. Ola: Mambo at the Soho Rep
INTERNATIONAL
Five Guys Named Moe: Nomax with the Canadian Tour
Bubbling Brown Sugar: ASM / Jim US with the European Tour
Streamers: Roger at the Stadstheatre Sweden
NATIONAL TOURS
Dreamgirls: Curtis Taylor Jr.
Big River: Bill / Jim US
A Soldier’s Play: PFC Peterson
REGIONAL
Man of LaMancha: Governor / Innkeeper at the Porthouse Theatre
Dreamgirls In Concert: Curtis Taylor Jr. at the Thousand Oaks CA 5 Star
Emilie La Marquise: Marquis / Marain at the Curtis Wright Theatre
Jack Leg Preacher: Preacher at the Towne Street Theatre
Langston and Nicholas: Langston Hughes at the Towne Street Theatre
Once On This Island: Armand at the Reprise series
Once On This Island: Armand at the Fullerton Theatre
Dreamgirls: Curtis Taylor Jr. at the Theatre Under the Stars
Passing: Dr. Redfield at the Towne Street Theatre
Bingo Long’s Traveling: Bingo Long at the New Jersey Civic Center
Spunk: Joe/Slang Talk at the Indiana Rep.
Spunk: Joe/Slang Talk at the San Diego Rep
Dreamgirls: Curtis Taylor Jr. at the Westchester Theatre
Annie 2: Fletcher / Punjab US at the Kennedy Center
Golden Boy: Oscar Lopez at the Coconut Grove Theatre
Big River: Jim at the Candlewood Theatre
Finian’s Rainbow: Gospeleer at the Harlequin Dinner Theatre
Fantasticks: El Gallo at the Back Alley Theatre
Tapestry: Ebo at the Kennedy Center Music Lab
FILM/TELEVISION
Phil of The Future: Anchorman - Guest Star
Star Trek: Deep Space Nine: Brota - Episode, “Children of Time”
Guiding Light: Atty / Mayor Battle - 2yr Recurring role
Brother to Brother: Mr. Williams - Sundance winner
Commercials on request
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Kent State University
Theatre 11303 –003-201980 The Art Of Acting (3 Credits) Fall 2019
This course is an introduction to acting with an emphasis on the actor’s instruments, intellect, and imagination. The foundations of the acting process are explored. The course is structured around exercises and activities designed to help the developing actor.
Discussions will also include School of Theatre and Dance productions, outside performances, and class work.
Theatre 1100-005-2019 The Art Of Theatre (3 Credits)Spring 2019 Fall 2018
This course uses the life-centered nature of theatre as a medium of analysis. The course is designed to develop critically engaged audience members who are aware of the impact, significance and historical relevance of the interconnection between culture and theatre performance. Through reading and viewing plays and participating in creative projects, students will learn cultural, sociopolitical and aesthetic meanings embodied in theatre performance, performance practices, and texts. The course gives a broad overview of the ingredients that “make” theatre.
Theatre 31304-002 Character and Scene Study II (3 Credits) Fall 2019 (Teaching Assistant).
This class prepares the student for the interpretation and delivery of Shakespeare’s text in performance. This studio course begins to establish a practical process for analyzing, rehearsing, and performing Shakespeare’s texts and characters.
Theatre 31303-002 Character and Scene Study I (3 Credits) Spring 2019 (Teaching Assistant).
This class explores monologues, scenes, character and how they may be shaped by the given circumstance. Spontaneity, tempo, rhythm and creative choice making are also examined.
Rainey Institute
Taught acting in this after school and summer program to children ranging in age from 7-17. Directed and choreographed productions in the fall, spring, and summer sessions.
Towne Street Musical Theatre Camp
Taught children ranging in age from 7 to 17 classes in jazz and Broadway style dance classes. Choreographed such productions as “The Wiz”, “Beauty and The Beast” and “Bubbling Brown Sugar”. Developed and choreographed original theatre revues for the students.
Sacred Heart Theatre Camp
Taught children ranging in age from 7 to 17, classes in jazz and Broadway style dance, as well aspects of technical theatre. Choreographed productions of “The Wiz” and “Monopoly”. Designed and built sets for productions of “Annie”, “The Wiz” and
“West Side Story”.
New York University Creative Arts Team
Served as a teacher in pre and post acting workshops which serviced elementary, middle, and high schools in all of the Burroughs of New York City. The acting workshops were based on historic or current event themed plays, such as “Rosa Parks, Back of the Bus:, or “Joe Louis, The Brown Bomber”. The plays and workshop criteria were designed to stimulate the student’s reading, writing, and oral skills.
Engage The Art of Aging
Fitness Instructor for senior citizens. I oriented senior citizens to the correct usage of fitness equipment and taught no to low impact aerobics, water aerobics, and Pilates Mat classes.
Certified Personal Trainer
MANAGEMENT EXPERIENCE
SUPERVISOR AT LOYOLA MARYMOUNT UNIVERSITY FOOD COURT, (Sodexo Inc.,)
I supervised a staff of cashiers, chefs, and maintenance employees. I also was responsible for scheduling employees, logging in time sheets, and entering payroll information. Knowledge of emergency procedures was also a requirement. I also was responsible for ordering retail merchandise.
Production Stage Manager
Rosie O’Donnell’ Broadway Kids
New York University’ Creative Arts Team
Jelome Vierra’s Dance Brazil Dance Company
Fred Benjamin’s Dance Company
Phillips Performing Arts Musical Theatre For Kids.
As a production stage manager my duties included:
Informing actors/dancers of rehearsal and performance schedules.
Organizing and maintaining records of staging, set, lights, sound, costume, and props required for productions or dance concerts.
Notated sound, light, and set change cues.
Maintained attendance records.
Implemented the calling and running of the show and gave notes to the performers.
Oversaw the removal of set, light, props, costume, and sound equipment at the end of the production’s run
Assured the transportation of Actors, set, light, props, costumes, and sound equipment from one site to another, via van or truck for touring productions.
SET / LIGHT DESIGNER / TECHNICAL DIRECTOR
I designed set and lights for Children’s and Regional theatre productions, Productions included “The Wiz”, “West Side Story”, “The River Niger”, “The Boys In The Band”, “The Fantasticks”, “Rosa Parks”, “Joe Louis The Brown Bomber”, “The Gingham Dog”, “Bubbling Brown Sugar”, “Beauty and The Beast” and “True Color”
CHOREOGRAPHER/DIRECTOR
Many Rivers To Cross - Rainey Institute (Director)
The Wiz - Towne Street Musical Theatre Camp (Choreographer)
Beauty and the Beast - Towne Street Musical Theatre Camp (Choreographer)
Bubbling Brown Sugar - Towne Street Musical Theatre Camp (Choreographer)
Joe Louis the Brown Bomber - New York Creative Arts Team (Choreographer)
Rosa Parks - New York Creative Arts Team (Choreographer)
HONORS
NAACP Los Angeles Chapter, nomination for Best Actor, for my role as Dr. Redfield in “Passing” 1997
Theatre World award for Best Actor in New York regional musical theatre for my role as Curtis Taylor Jr. in 1989.
Graduated from Howard University, (Cum Laude)
UNIONS
Actor’s Equity Union
SAG-AFTRA Union