Shakespeare in Harlem

Shakespeare in Harlem October 30 - November 9, 2025; Proscenium Theatre

Shakespeare in Harlem

By Langston Hughes and Robert Glenn
Adapted and Directed by Gerrad Alex Taylor

A University-Professional Collaboration Between UMBC Theatre and Chesapeake Shakespeare Company.

At UMBC: October 30 - November 9, 2025
At Chesapeake Shakespeare Company: January 15 - 18, 2026

This Production of Shakespeare in Harlem is by special arrangement with ILP Theatrical, a sub-division of International Literary Properties.

Production Team

Sound Designer: Kaydin Hamby
Costume Designer: Eric Abele
Lighting Designer: Juan Juarez
Scenic and Projections Designer: Nate Sinnott
Assistant Costume Designer: Becca Janney
Assistant Director: Isaiah Mason Harvey*
Vocal Director: Andrew Hann
Choreographer: Nigel Semaj
Intimacy Choreographer: Sierra Young
Dramaturg: Bianca LaVerne
Stage Manager and Projections Designer: Grace Shepperd
Assistant Stage Managers: Sumedha Bhat, Lucas Sanchez

Cast

Griot: Lauren Davis*
Madam K: Amani Abdullah
Simple: Gerrad Alex Taylor*
Cousin Minnie: Ambar Auth
Leonard: Dario Prioleau
Lulu: Liza Mupende
Bruce: LaTrelle Jamez
Alex: Manny Rimmer
Female and Simple Understudy: Tatiyana J. Terrelonge (performed as Lulu in the January 2026 run at Chesapeake Shakespeare Company)

*denotes Chesapeake Shakespeare Company's Black Classical Acting Ensemble Member

Full show program and show poster are attached.

Show poster designed by Eric Abele.

Production Photos

All production photos by Kiirstn Pagan '11.

Production Photo from Shakespeare in Harlem. The ensemble dances with suitcases.

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