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BIO

Actor/Singer/Director/Producer. A graduate of the Edna Manley College (Faculty of Drama) and Brooklyn College Department of Theatre. Selected New York stage credits include Positive, In Arabia We’d All Be Kings at The Shadowbox Theatre, Space Between Two Heartbeats, the Caribbean musical Flambeaux, Girl Without Wings, The Black That I Am, Yaki Yim Bamboo, returning to Flambeaux (AUDELCO award Best Musical), Fences directed by Arthur French ,A Man Like You and most recently the World Premiere - Welcome to America: A Caribbean Musical which he also serves co-lyricist & composer on. International Ecstasy (UK Tour) and a Jamaican adaptation of James Baldwin’s Amen Corner, nomination for Best Actor. His film credits include supporting roles in Bad Lucky and Twang. He is also the Founder & Executive Director of the nonprofit Braata Productions.

STAGE CREDITS

[Off-Broadway]
Public Theater Off-Broadway World Premiere Production, 2023
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Photos: The Braata Singers Bring STILL STANDING Off-Broadway

THE BRAATA SINGERS mark their 15th Anniversary with STILL STANDING, a jubilant Off-Broadway celebration of Caribbean music and folklore. See photos from the production.
The Braata Singers to Present STILL STANDING Off-Broadway in May

THE BRAATA SINGERS will mark their 15th Anniversary with STILL STANDING, a jubilant Off-Broadway celebration of Caribbean music and folklore. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Next Week At 54 Below 54 CELEBRATES THE MUPPET CHRISTMAS CAROL And More

NEXT WEEK at 54 Below: 54 celebrates The Muppet Christmas Carol with Patti Murin, Jelani Remy, and more! Join us for a festive evening of holiday music and cheer.
Colette Ambo and Jelani Dream to Star in FOLK NATIVITY IN CONCERT at 54 Below

54 BELOW, Broadway’s Supper Club, will present Alwin Bully's Folk Nativity In Concert on Wednesday, December 20, 2023 at 9:30pm.
BANKRA - A Caribbean Culture Festival Comes To Queens August 12

BRAATA PRODUCTIONS has announced this year's BANKRA, a multidisciplinary Caribbean Culture Festival celebrating Dominica, Bahamas and St. Kitts & Nevis the three islands that will be centered with this year's Braata programming, and as always Jamaica.
Braata Folk Singers Present CARIBBEAN BLEND This June

The Braata Folk Singers, a performing arts group based in New York City that specializes in the traditional music and folklore of the Caribbean, presents CARIBBEAN BLEND June 3-4, 2023. The group, as part of Braata Productions, was founded in 2009 by Andrew Clarke, a Jamaican-born actor, singer, and director.
Carmelo Anthony and Asani Swann Join Producing Team of THE HARDER THEY COME as Show Sets Sights on Broadway

Carmelo Anthony joined the team of The Harder They Come at the Public Theater as an executive producer. Anthony’s long-time business partner Asani Swann will also serve as an executive producer on the show.
Photos: Go Inside Opening Night of THE HARDER THEY COME At The Public Theater

Check out photos from opening night of The Harder They Come at the Public Theater!
Review Roundup: Suzan-Lori Parks' THE HARDER THEY COME Opens At The Public Theater

The world premiere musical The Harder They Come, an adaptation of the classic Jamaican film, is now playing through Sunday, April 2 at The Public Theater. Read the reviews!
Photos: First Look at THE HARDER THEY COME at The Public Theater

Get a first look at photos of The Harder They Come at The Public Theater!
THE HARDER THEY COME Extends Through Early April at The Public

The world premiere musical THE HARDER THEY COME, an adaptation of the classic Jamaican film, has extended through Sunday, April 2 at The Public Theater. 
50th Anniversary Exhibition of Jamaican Artists Inspired By THE HARDER THEY COME to be Featured at The Public Theater

Beginning on Thursday, February 16, theatergoers will be able to visit Wheel and Come Again: The 50th Anniversary Art Exhibition of The Harder They Come on The Public Theater’s Levin Mezzanine, an exhibition of art inspired by the original film.
Photos: Go Inside Rehearsals for THE HARDER THEY COME at the Public Theater

Get a first look inside rehearsals for THE HARDER THEY COME at The Public Theater!
Natey Jones, J. Bernard Calloway & More Complete the Cast of THE HARDER THEY COME at The Public Theater

The Public Theater has announced the complete cast for the world premiere of The Harder They Come. Joining the cast is Natey Jones in the lead role of Ivan, making his American stage debut, as well as J. Bernard Calloway and more.
Jeannette Bayardelle, Shawn Bowers & More to Star in THE HARDER THEY COME World Premiere at The Public Theater

The Public Theater has announced casting for the world premiere of THE HARDER THEY COME, a musical adaptation of the classic Jamaican film produced and directed by Perry Henzell and co-written with Trevor Rhone.
Braata Productions to Present Queens Christmas Grand Market: A Caribbean Celebration in December

Braata Productions, in association with Councilwoman Selvena N. Brooks-Powers and Assemblyman Brian Cunningham, has announced the annual Queens Christmas Grand Market: A Caribbean Celebration will be held on Saturday, December 10 at Merrick Academy Charter School.
Braata Productions Bronx Christmas Grand Market: A Caribbean Celebration

Braata Productions, in association with Councilwoman Selvena N. Brooks-Powers and Assemblyman Brian Cunningham, has annuonced the first annual Bronx Christmas Grand Market: A Caribbean Celebration will be held on Sunday, December 11 at Harry S. Truman High School.
Braata Productions Presents 'Christmas Grand Market: A Caribbean Celebration'

Braata Productions, in association with Councilwoman Selvena N. Brooks-Powers and Assemblyman Brian Cunningham, announces the annual Christmas Grand Market: A Caribbean Celebration.
Braata Productions Presents BRUNCH WITH BRAATA

Braata Productions announces the annual fundraising celebration Brunch with Braata will be held on October 1, 2022 from 11am-4pm at The Simpson Restaurant & Bar, 673 Atlantic Avenue, Brooklyn, NYC.
Braata Productions to Have Parade Float and Jonkanoo Presentation in West Indian Labor Day Parade

Braata Productions will present a parade float and special presentation of Jonkanoo during the West Indian Labor Day Parade celebrating the 60th year of independence of Jamaica and Trinidad & Tobago on Monday, September 5, beginning at 11am on Schenectady Avenue in Crown Heights, then running down Eastern Parkway and ending at Grand Army Plaza.

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