ABOUT ME

Born in Cayenne, French Guiana, and raised by a Haitian immigrant single mother, I am a multifaceted artist— a director, actor and creative director now based in New York City.

 

My work is centered on creating stories that explore brotherhood, trauma, healing, ancestors, the mystical  and love. I am drawn to the intricate emotional landscapes of masculinity—the unspoken tenderness, the silent strength. These narratives delve into personal struggles while examining how we support and care for one another, navigating vulnerability and emotional resilience.

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I believe in telling stories that do not fit neatly into boxes but explode out of them; stories that force us to rethink who we are and what we are capable of becoming.

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My passion for new works and reimagined classics is central to my artistic identity. I find joy in the collaboration with playwrights, especially those creating new worlds with non-linear narratives. ​

 

My work is guided by questions that challenge the soul: How can the work reshape the narrative culture to fully reflect our complexities and humanity? How can I take unconventional creative risks that ignite new conversations about  identity, masculinity, and healing?  I am invested in exploring how we can tell these stories with more nuance, particularly through the lens of hip-hop culture.

 

My experience working on bold, innovative projects, such as serving as the SDCF Director Observer for Saheem Ali on Good Bones at The Public Theater and making my Off-Broadway directorial debut with National Black Theatre's Packages O’ The Things We Deliver at Chelsea Factory, has shaped my approach to taking creative risks. Additional credits, including 48hrs in Harlem, Shop Talk at the Vineyard Theater, the 49th Annual Samuel French Off-Off Broadway Short Play Festival, Roots at Dixon Place and LaMaMa Theater Club, and immersive experiences like AfroFuturism and BlackLove in Brooklyn.

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The theater I envision is immersive and boundless, My stylistic approach draws from cinematic minimalism and expressionism, incorporating technology and multimedia. Theater, to me, is an invitation to step beyond the edge of what is known and into the heart of what is possible.

 

My purpose is to create a spaces where new generations of theatergoers, especially those who might not see themselves reflected in traditional theater, can find a home.

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Education: 

BFA - University North Carolina School of the Arts

SDCF Director Observer for Saheem Ali

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