hello, world!

Welcome to my blog. This is a completely new endeavor for me, and one I wasn’t sure I’d ever embark on. But after decades of bringing so many wonderful characters’ stories to life through my work, I decided it’s time to tell some my own stories.

I’ve been blessed to have a long, wonderful, enriching career in the theatre as a classically-trained Black actor. This wasn’t initially what I set out to do. When I began taking my craft seriously as a young actor, it was because I hoped to one day land my dream role of playing Walter Lee Younger in A Raisin in the Sun. But after being accepted to Juilliard and getting access to the kind of incredible training few actors are ever lucky enough to have, my dreams shifted.

I fell in love with the Classics; those seminal stories of human life that have captured the attention of audiences for hundreds of years, and remain just as resonant today as they did when they were first written. And I realized that, even though these stories are universal, they weren’t usually being told by people who looked like me. So, I set out to build a career where I could portray the stories I love and connect my lived experience and my community to my passion for the stage.

Along the way, I’ve seen some incredible things, met some amazing people, and learned more than I thought possible. And even though I’d never really thought about starting a blog, I’ve come to understand that this is a forum where I can share the experiences that have shaped my perspective and connect with others who share the same love for the arts that I do. So here I am, joining the 21st century! I hope you’ll follow along with me.