Ra’Mya Latiah Aikens
Hermia

Ra’Mya Aikens is originally from Georgia and studied Theatre and Performance Studies at Kennesaw State University. In the fall, she’ll enter her third year at NYU’s Graduate Acting program. Past roles include Maude Lynn in The House That Will Not Stand and Shirley in The Fifth of July, both at NYU. She is excited to be making her professional debut!

Stemarciae Bain
Dance Ensemble

Hi! I’m Stemarciae Bain and I’m a proud island girl from The Bahamas pursuing her goals in the Big Apple. One of my favorite roles post-graduation from AMDA was ‘Gladys’ in the Gateway Playhouse’s production of In the Heights. I’m beyond excited to be a part of this wonderful production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream. I’m grateful to have worked with such talented artists on this show. I appreciate the endless support from God, my family and friends. I hope you enjoy the show! Instagram: @2suggz

Brandon Carter*
Demetrius

Brandon Carter (Demetrius) is an actor and producer. He is an original cast member and producer of Dominique Morisseau’s Blood at the Root, and is a former Artistic Director of the American Shakespeare Center. Performances with The Classical Theatre of Harlem include The Tempest, Macbeth, The First Noel, and The Three Musketeers. Additionally, he has performed with The National Black Theatre, The Apollo Theatre, The Kennedy Center, The Market Theatre, Folger Theatre, Virginia Repertory Theatre, Firehouse Theatre, Luna Stage, and Pennsylvania Center Stage. Brandon extends his deepest love and gratitude to the CTH family, cast, and crew, as well as to his family and beloved Meg. Visit www.brandoncarter.actor or follow him on Instagram: @Mistercart3r.

Langston Cofield
The Boy

Langston Cofield is a Fourth Grader and loves Marvel movies, burritos and playing video games.

Taylor Collier
Dance Ensemble / Dance Captain

Taylor Collier hails from Washington, DC where she trained with Dance Institute of Washington, KTM Extremes, and the Washington School of Ballet, under the direction of Rebecca Wright. She graduated summa cum laude from the Dominican University of California/Alonzo King Lines Ballet BFA Program. Additionally, she’s had the privilege to perform in Showboat at the San Francisco Opera, Black Nativity at the Penumbra Theater, Come Through with Bon Iver, and Guys and Dolls at the Guthrie Theater, Malvolio with The Classical Theatre of Harlem, and Something To Live For: Billy Strayhorn at the Pittsburgh Public Theater. When she’s not on stage, Taylor is an instructor at Harlem Pilates, and a freelance artist in New York City.

Taylor N. Daniels*
Dance Ensemble

TAYLOR N. DANIELS is thrilled to join the cast of Midsummer Night’s Dream in his NYC debut! Recently Taylor has been seen on screen in the Marvelous Mrs. Maisel and touring the country with the first national tour of Hamilton. Big thanks to Dell Howlett, my family and Gregg Baker Management! @tndanc3r

Jesmille Darbouze*
Hyppolita / Titania

Broadway: A Doll’s House, Betrayal, Kiss Me Kate
Select credits: Much Ado About Nothing (Beatrice), Exit the King (Queen Marie), Love’s Labour’s Lost (Princess of France), A Midsummer Night’s Dream (Helena) all at The Shakespeare Theatre of NJ; The Unsinkable Molly Brown (Denver Center); Aida (Aida); Nine (Lady of the Spa). International: Smokey Joe’s Cafe, And the World Goes ‘Round, Shout! The Mod Musical. TV/Film Credits: Sugar Plum Twist, PUFFY, A.K.A Jessica Jones, Mysteries of Laura. Darbouze is a graduate of the Carnegie Mellon University.

Hiram Delgado*
Lysander

HIRAM DELGADO is a performer and writer from Carolina, Puerto Rico. Broadway: Take Me Out (Second Stage — Tony Winner for Best Revival); Take Me Out (Schoenfeld Theatre). Off-Broadway: Romeo y Julieta (The Public Theatre); Agnes (59E59). Regional: Williamstown Theatre Festival, Two River Theatre, Gala Hispanic Theatre. TV: New Amsterdam (NBC); Prodigal Son (FOX); The Code (CBS); Madam Secretary (CBS). Film: Colapso; Ties; Homesick; The Vessel. Education: University of Puerto Rico; NYU Graduate Acting. Member of SOCIETY Theatre Company. www.hiramdelgado.com

Tracy Dunbar
Dance Ensemble

Tracy Dunbar, originally from Hazlet, New Jersey graduated with honors from Montclair State University with a BFA in Dance Performance. Tracy has had the opportunity to dance with Nimbus Dance Works, Battery Dance, Bare Dance Company, The Von Howard Project, Elisa Monte Dance, MOMIX, Site Specific Dances among others. He has also performed on cruise ships, in music videos, and various staged productions, most recently originating the role of Ernest Brown in the Pittsburgh Public Theatre’s production of Billy Strayhorn: Something to Live For. This is Tracy’s fifth production with The Classical Theatre of Harlem.

Jaylen D. Eashmond
Nick Bottom

Jaylen D. Eashmond (BOTTOM) is grateful to make his 2nd appearance with the CTH. Recent credits: The African Company Presents Richard III (NYU), The Hypochondriac (NYU), TopDog/Underdog (Freeplay Festival), Where Should We Put Em’ (SoHo Playhouse). He was born and raised in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. He is a recent graduate of NYU’s Graduate Acting Department (Class of 2024). He is an Artist. And his goals are to become a better storyteller, a better human being, and continue to make his mother and father proud; may she Rest In Power.

Carson Elrod*
Tom Snout

CARSON ELROD: Broadway: Peter and The Starcatcher, Reckless, Noises Off. Metropolitan Opera: The Merry Widow. Off-Broadway: Twelfth Night, Seize The King (The Classical Theatre of Harlem), The Alchemist (Red Bull Theatre), The Tempest, Measure for Measure, All’s Well That Ends Well (The PUBLIC: New York Shakespeare Festival), The Liar, The Heir Apparent (Classic Stage Company). Important Hats of the 20th Century, The Explorer’s Club, Based On A Totally True Story, House, Garden, Comic Potential (Manhattan Theatre Club), Lives of The Saints, All in the Timing (Primary Stages), Cavedweller (New York Theatre Workshop). Regional: Williamstown, Yale Rep, American Repertory Theatre, Baltimore Center Stage, Shakespeare Theatre DC, Westport Country Playhouse, Denver Center, Shakespeare & Company, Barrington Stage, Tanglewood, Berkshire Theatre Festival, Berkeley Rep. TV: EVIL, The Good Fight, Law & Order: Criminal Intent, The Medium, 30 Rock. Film: Wedding Crashers, Kissing Jessica Stein. MFA NYU Grad Acting. Co-Founder of Be An #ArtsHero and Arts Workers United (www.artsworkersunited.com).

Marcus Fitzpatrick
U/S – Demetrius / Lysander

Marcus Fitzpatrick is a recent graduate of New York Universities Graduating Acting program. He is excited to make his CTH debut, and is overjoyed to be working with so many talented artists.

Allen Gilmore*
Peter Quince / Egeus

Allen gladly returns to The Classical Theatre of Harlem for a third consecutive year following TWELFTH NIGHT in 2022 (as Malvolio) and in the title role of MALVOLIO in 2023. He recently recorded the Play On podcast of THE TAMING OF THE SHREW through Next Chapter Podcasts in the role of Petruchio. Prior to that, he performed in the annual production of A CHRISTMAS CAROL at Hartford Stage as Ebenezer Scrooge and plans to return to the production in the fall. Originally from Houston, he is a US Army Infantry veteran, a 2015 Lunt-Fontanne Fellow, a 2015 3Arts Prize recipient, and a 2019 Nicholas Ruddall Prize recipient among other awards and nominations.
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Mykal Kilgore*
Philostrate / Puck

Mykal Kilgore is an award winning actor and a Grammy and NAACP Image Award nominated singer/songwriter. His debut album “A Man Born Black” is a gumbo of American roots music and modern feels that highlight his ability to go from Broadway Showtune Storytelling to Soul and Jazz scatting to Gospel. Theatre credits include Jimmy Early in Dreamgirls at Goodspeed Musicals, The Witch in Into The Woods at Barrington Stage Company, The Who’s Tommy at The Kennedy Center, Songs For A New World at Encores! Off-Center, Motown the Musical and Hair on Broadway, as well as Book of Mormon (1st National Tour.) He has also appeared in TV/Film with roles in NBC’s Jesus Christ Superstar and The Wiz Live and Collateral Beauty. He has graced stage’s from the O2 in the UK to the Met Gala! Also Mykal’s viral videos have racked up 10M plus views. #blacklivesmatter #translivesmatter #loveoneanother MYKALKILGORE.COM

Victor Lewis Jr.
Dance Ensemble

Victor began his training in Los Angeles, California at the age of thirteen he joined the dance ministry at Faithful Central Bible Church, under the direction of Ariyan A. Johnson. His other form of training derives from The Debbie Allen Dance Academy. Victor graduated from the University of the Arts in Philadelphia with a Bachelor Fine Arts degree in Modern Dance. Victor is a former member of Philadanco ( The Philadelphia Dance Company). He has also performed with Eleone Dance Theatre, Rebecca Davis Dance Company, Dance Del Bello, Dissonance Dance Theatre, Classical Contemporary Ballet Theatre, and touring company Illstyles & Peace Productions in Philadelphia. Victor has choreographed repertory pieces on several dance companies such as Mutual Dance Theatre, Danco 2 (D2) and stage plays. He has also traveled internationally to teach dance and has had the pleasure with working with artist such as Keke Palmer, Jazmine Sullivan, Jill Scott, Laura Mvula and choreographers Anthony Burrell, Chuck Maldonado, Rennie Harris, George Faison and more.

Olivia London*
Snug, Moth U/S Puck, Titania-Hippolyta

Olivia London (she/her) was born a raised in Los Angeles and is so excited to be a part of this incredible production. A Midsummer Night’s Dream come true! Favorite credits include: The Cake (Macy), National Tour of Waitress (Ensemble, u/s Becky/Nurse Norma), Beehive:The 60’s Musical (Wanda), Romeo & Juliet (Nurse) and Something Rotten. She’s a graduate of UCLA’s Ray Bolger’s Musical Theater program. Go Bruins! Thank you Mom, Dad, and Cash for being the best support system any girl could ask for. Love you to the moon and back. To all my friends and fam, it truly takes a village. And to YOU reading this, you are loved. Keep supporting black art. Follow me on socials! @loveelivvy

Nisani Lopez
Dance Ensemble

Nisani Lopez (she/her) is a Caribbean-American dancer and movement creator from the New York Metro-Area. She began her journey at The George Washington University as a Corcoran Arts Presidential Scholar and graduated with honors in 2020, with a dual Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and Dance. She later received the Nancy Diers Johnson Award for Outstanding Choreography. Nisani has collaborated with artists such as Victor Rottier, Mark Caserta, Winston Dynamite Brown, Maleek Washington, Brandon Coleman, Felipe Escalante, Elizabeth Dishman, Tiffany Rea-Fisher, Olivia Ancona, Jamel Gaines and Christopher Huggins. Currently, she is a freelance performer, movement educator and Pilates instructor.

Collin McConnell
U/S – EGEUS, QUINCE, SNUG, SECOND FAIRY, MOTH, SNOUT, FIRST FAIRY, PEASEBLOSSOM, FLUTE, COBWEB

Collin is thrilled to return to The Classical Theatre of Harlem! Previously with CTH: Malvolio, Twelfth Night. Regional: The Lehman Trilogy (The Phoenix Theatre Company). Other credits: Henry V, Macbeth, Hamlet (First Maria Ensemble); Rosencrantz & Guildenstern Are Dead, Macbeth, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Hamlet, Winter’s Tale, Richard II, Henry IV pt 1and pt 2, Henry V, Hamlet, Titus Andronicus, The Tempest, Measure for Measure, Twelfth Night, Love’s Labor’s Lost, Julius Caesar (Adirondack Shakespeare Company); The Tempest, Winter’s Tale, Romeo & Juliet (Accidental Shakespeare Company); The Tempest, A Midsummer Night’s Dream (Toms River Shakespeare Festival); Julius Caesar, Joan of Arc (Gorilla Rep); Pony Up (wr. Mallory Jane Weiss, The New School); The Magic of Mrs. Crowling (wr. Brian Silliman, Royal Circus). BFA Acting, Brooklyn College; MFA Playwrighting, The New School. Endless gratitude to Ty, Carl, and this incredible company. All my love to Simone and our floofy boy Rhino. collinmcconnell.com

Noah Michal
Helena

Noah Michal is thrilled to be making her Classical Theatre of Harlem debut as Helena in A Midsummer Night’s Dream! As a kid from Southern California who grew up with a stutter, she is living her dreams as she enters her final year in NYU’s Graduate Acting Program. Favorite roles include: Alison/Fabulation (Brandon Dirden), Camae/The Mountaintop (Egla Hassan), Belphragia/Lysistrata (Rufus Bonds Jr.), and Makeda/The House That Will Not Stand (Teresa Cruz) Noah plans on staying in New York upon graduation to continue her pursuit of theatre while also working toward TV & Film. She thanks her parents Vickie and Gary for their constant belief in her, her three siblings for their unwavering support, and her friends for always being there throughout this journey. God is good!
Instagram: @inoahmichal
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LaTrea Rembert*
Dance Ensemble

LaTrea Rembert is an actor, singer, dancer, choreographer, and teacher based in Pittsburgh, PA who is thrilled to be making his debut with The Classical Theatre of Harlem. A graduate of Point Park University, LaTrea has danced professionally with the STAYCEE PEARL dance project for the past 10 seasons and has performed regionally with the many theater companies in Pittsburgh including City Theatre, The Pittsburgh Public, The REP, and the Pittsburgh Civic Light Opera to name a few. In 2023 he served as Dell Howlett’s associate choreographer on the world premiere of Billy Strayhorn: Something To Live For with The Pittsburgh Public Theater. Recent/Favorites: Larry in Fat Ham (Theatre Squared; City Theatre); Armond in Once On This Island, Palace Guard/Uncle Henry in The Wizard of Oz, Daveed Diggs in Spamilton: An American Parody (PCLO); Choir Boy, Wig Out!, The Scottsboro Boys (The REP).

Taylor Mackenzie Smith*
Dance Ensemble

Recent Credits: Jelly’s Last Jam (NYCC), Disney’s Aladdin (National Tour), Slave Play (Broadway, Associate Movement Director), The Wiz (TUTS) BA in Drama, Dance, Spelman College. Love and gratitude to my incredible parents, family, friends and Hudson Artists Agency.

Deidre Staples*
Starveling, Mustardseed, U/S Hermia

Deidre Staples is making her Classical Theatre of Harlem debut! RECENT CREDITS: Crumbs from the Table of Joy (Everyman Theatre), Confederates (Mosaic Theater Company), Good Bones (Studio Theatre), My Body, No Choice (Arena Stage), John Proctor is the Villain (Studio Theatre), The Skin of Our Teeth (Everyman Theatre). AWARDS: Helen Hayes winner for Outstanding Production in a Play and Outstanding Ensemble in a Play. Helen Hayes nominee for Best Supporting Actor in a Play. EDUCATION: BFA Howard University. www.deidrestaples.com

León Tak
Francis Flute / Cobweb

León Tak (he/they) is thrilled to be making his professional acting debut in CTH’s Midsummer Night’s Dream. Born and raised in Switzerland to a Dominican father and a Japanese-Brazilian mother, León is about to enter their final year at NYU’s Graduate Acting program. An actor, singer, and writer, León’s favourite roles have included: Konstantin in The Seagull, Mercutio in Romeo & Juliet, and Cutler Walpole in Shaw’s The Doctor’s Dilemma. In their spare time, León loves watching films, practicing riffs and learning new languages and dialects. They are excited to continue pursuing a career in film, theatre and music. Beyond grateful for this opportunity, León would like to thank their family, friends and teachers for their continued love and support!! @leontak

Christopher Then*
U/S – Oberon /Theseus

A New York native who is excited to be part of CTH’S production of A Midsummer Nights Dream. Previous credits: National Tour Romeo and Juliet (Romeo), The Three Musketeers (Aramis) OSF, TWELTH NIGHT (Antonio) OSF.

Angelica Williams
U/S – Starveling, Mustardseed, Helena

Angelica Williams is a multifaceted performer based in New York City, with a background in both classical and contemporary acting techniques, she’s performed in various productions both in New York and London. She recently completed a one year master’s of study at The London Academy of Music & Dramatic Art where she enjoyed playing roles such as Olivia in Twelfth Night, Elmire in Tartuffe, Mrs. Racket in The Belle’s Stratagem and the title role of The Duchess of Malfi. A Harlem native, she is trilled to be back home and thanks her family and friends for their constant love and support. For my Luna, titi loves you.

Victor Williams*
Theseus / Oberon

Victor Williams was last seen on stage at the Rattlestick Theater in Mansa Ra’s In the Southern Breeze. He has also appeared in Luck of the Irish at LCT3, Hapgood at the Williamstown Theatre Festival, A Small Fire at Playwrights Horizons and Tough Titty at the Paradise Factory Theater.

He has appeared in such television shows as the limited series “Justified: City Primeval” (FX), ”The Good Lord Bird” (Showtime), “Hunters”(Amazon), “The Sinner” (USA), “Sneaky Pete” (Amazon) and “The Affair” (Showtime).

Victor Williams is best known for his nine seasons of work on the hit television series, “The King of Queens” on CBS.

Mr. Williams was born and raised in Brooklyn, New York where he resides with his wife and two children. MFA:NYU.