Theatre

Prossy

Tiffany Barrett

New York native and Temple University Theater graduate. An accomplished actor, dancer, and published model with theater credits including 'Jitney,' 'A Lesson Before Dying,' 'A Raisin in the Sun,' and 'Macbeth.' Television credits include HBO's 'In Treatment' and '30 Rock.'

Leah

Brennie Tellu

Multi-talented actor, writer, and Founder/Artistic Director of Yancy Girl Productions. MFA Acting candidate at Actor's Studio Drama School at Pace University. Credits include 'Hairspray,' 'Steel Magnolias,' and 'Gem of the Ocean.'

Balondemu

Steve Crum

Experienced stage actor proud to breathe life into the character of Balondemu in this powerful story of survival and courage.

Masani

Nancy Marie

Drama graduate from Performing Arts High School and USC (MFA). Professional career spanning over thirty-five years with credits including Joseph Papp's New York Shakespeare Festival and the motion picture 'Fame.' Co-authored hit records and contributed to four Chicken Soup for the Soul titles.

Yvette

Michelle Pauls

Cast member bringing depth to the ensemble of this award-winning production.

Henry

Michael Tamin Yurcaba

Cast member contributing to the powerful ensemble storytelling of Asylum.

Moses

Michael Way

Graduate of Freedom Theatre's Performing Arts Training Program with extensive stage credits including 'Death of a Salesman,' 'The Piano Lesson,' and HBO's 'The Wire.' Father of daughter Leah Gabrielle Way.

Abbo

Janan Ashton

Cast member in this critically acclaimed production exploring themes of persecution, survival, and healing.

Thomas

Marc Jean

Philadelphia native actor with credits including 'The River Niger,' '12 Angry Men,' and films such as 'Creed' and 'Subway Son.' Previously worked with director Kash Goins.

Sadira

Tiffany Barrett

A graduate of Temple University Theater program, Tiffany Barrett has cut her teeth in every facet of media. Her Theater credits include 'Jitney' (Rena) at the inaugural August Wilson Play Festival, and the Philadelphia premiere of 'A Lesson Before Dying' (Vivian Baptiste). Barrett has also enjoyed performing in Euripides' 'The Bacchi' (Maenad), 'Valley Song' (Veronica), 'A Raisin in the Sun' (Ruth) and Shakespeare's 'Macbeth' (Lady Macbeth). Her television credits have included 'The Wire' and 'The Tyra Banks Show' as well as several commercial spots.

Devonte

Walter DeShields

Walter DeShields graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in English and Theatre from Penn State University in 2004. As a vibrant theatre actor, his experience has always been anchored by a responsibility to address issues important to his history and community. His college credits include 'To Kill a Mockingbird' as Tom Robinson, 'Master Harold and the Boys' as Sam, and 'The Lesson: A Hip Hopera' as Jamal.

Kenya

Nicole L. Tucker

Philadelphia native Nicole L. Tucker has recently starred in the stage productions of 'Man I Should Have Put a Ring on It' and 'Tryna To Get To Heaven On 15 Cents.' She has also performed with Freedom Theater, Historic Philadelphia and has been featured in several film projects such as 'Sure Looks Good,' 'Consequences,' and the award-winning 'Negro Zone Computer Love.' Behind the scenes, Nicole enjoys working as a make-up artist and has done voice over work for QVC.

Jessie

Lee Mekhai

Lee Mekhai is a Philadelphia native who has been working to pave her way and create a name for herself in the entertainment industry for over ten years. An experienced actress in film, television and theater, Mekhai is also currently a part of the award winning cast and featured production of the PUTF, 'VII Deadly Sins,' directed by Kash Goins. With her future sights set on directing and producing in film and television, Mekhai is actively pursuing roles on innovative projects with substance.

Stacey

Daira Guerra

Daira Guerra is an ambitious and passionate actress whose desire to act was developed at an early age. Her acting credits include 'God's Prayer,' 'Sure Looks Good,' and the award-winning, 'VI Degrees.' She is currently finishing up a feature film entitled Freestyle Love, in which she co-stars. Originally from New York, she is currently a South Jersey resident who is determined to make the stage her home.