layout by jordanNICOLE
"I am a working freelance actor, and presently a member of the Acting Company at Trinity Rep in Providence, RI. Any other information...just ask! I have no secrets. I was
born and lived in New Orleans thru high school. All of my family is still/was there.""I lived in Minneapolis, went to graduate school, and worked for several years in local regional theatres. Six years ago I moved to NYC, and now split my time between New York/Providence(primarily Providence). I have traveled quite a bit as a result of my work, but am happy to be in a supportive community and a resident member of a first class regional theatre. Yes, I am a performer. I love what I do for a living. I was well on my my to becoming an attorney..thank God that did not happen. Nothing against lawyers, but acting forced me to deal with my life, my isssues, my fears and has encouraged me to be fearless. I am happy with the person the my worked has allowed me to become. That man is open, honest, optimistic, loving, and loyal. I am a dreamer. I demand the best from and for myself...sometimes I try too hard, but that's a trait I am willing to live with. So far, having that kind of drive has worked for me. In other situations , I am continuing to learn how to simply "let go." What I am encouraged by is my love of the process called "living life"...a "result" is sometimes not as important as the lessons learned along the way. This philosophy keeps me open to new experiences and possibilities. The future seems bright...let's see what happens."
Performance History
At Trinity Rep, Joe's roles have included Willie Stark, ALL THE KING'S MEN(Elliot Norton Award Nominee 2008); Sam, PARIS BY NIGHT; Lopakin, CHERRY ORCHARD; Howie Newsome/Joe Crowell, Jr, OUR TOWN; El Gallo, THE FANTASTICKS; Ensemble, BOOTS ON THE GROUND; Horatio, HAMLET; Lincoln/Booth, TOPDOG/UNDERDOG (2005 IRNE Award Winner, Best Actor): Andre, AIN'T MISBEHAVIN' at Trinity and NorthShore Music Theatre(2006 IRNE Award Winner, Best Supporting Actor in a Musical for the NorthShore Music Theatre production); CHRISTMAS CAROL. On Broadway: (2000 Tony Award Nominated for Best Revival) JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR at the Ford Center. Off Broadway: Jimmy, LITTLE HAM, John Housman Theatre; Willie, JOSEPHINE'S SONG, York Theatre. National Tour: T.D. Jakes' COVERGIRLS, with Kim Fields. Other theatre credits include: CC White, DREAMGIRLS with Jennifer Holliday, Fox Theatre, Atlanta; TOPDOG/UNDERDOG and FIVE GUYS NAMED MOE, The Alliance Theatre; Tybalt, ROMEO AND JULIET, Mc Carter Theatre; Friar Lawrence, ROMEO AND JULIET, Syracuse Stage; Hugh Oatcake, MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING and Jaguar, THUNDER KNOCKING ON THE DOOR, Guthrie Theatre; Mercutio, ROMEO AND JULIET:THE MUSICAL, Ordway Music Theatre; Daniel, ONCE ON THIS ISLAND, CINDERELLA, WHALE, and MR. POPPER'S PENGUINS, The Children's Theatre Company; Ibrahim, THE NEGRO OF PETER THE GREAT and STRAIGHT AS A LINE, The Playwrights' Center; Narrator/Minister, BLACK NATIVITY, George, RAISIN IN THE SUN and Cory/Lyons, FENCES, Penumbra Theatre Company. Film roles include: Looky, JUST ANOTHER STORY for Showtime. Joe has been an instructor of Stage Combat/Acting at Tulane University; instructor of acting at the University of Notre Dame and the Penumbra Theatre Company, and a guest instructor at Brown University in the Masters Acting Program. He served as a member of the Acting Company at the Childrens' Theatre Company and adjunct faculty in theatre arts at the University of Minnesota/Guthrie Theatre Training Program. He is honored to be the 2006 Richard Kavanaugh Fellow at Trinity Rep. Joe is a member of the Trinity Rep. Board of Directors. He was honored in the spring of 2007 by the MetLife Foundation and What Kids Can Do, Inc. as a Mentor That Matters in Providence, RI.What The Press Is Saying About Paris By Night!
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