“sings with strength and purpose”
-MD Theatre Guide
“marvelously effective”
-DC Metro Theater Arts
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NOVEMBER - DECEMBEr 2021
Baltimore Center Stage, 700 N Calvert St, Baltimore, MD
Role: Curtis Taylor, Jr.
Book and Lyrics by Tom Eyen
Music by Henry Krieger
Directed by Kevin McAllister; Associate Director: Sean-Maurice Lynch
Music directed by Cedric Lyles; Associate Music Directors: Cynthia Saffron & Joshua Sommerville
Choreographed by Shalyce Hemby; Assistant Choreographer: Antonio Beverly
Photo Credit: ArtsCentric
Runtime: 2 hours 45 minutes including one intermission
“What a Curtis we have on hand this time around. Dana Nearing is seductively slimy in a role that is no less compelling for his lack of likability. Velvet voice and easy on the eyes, Nearing’s Curtis slithers around the stage like the snake in the Garden of Eden—promising delights and treasures, and delivering just enough to keep his followers in line. When his comeuppance is delivered, it’s the audience who gets the satisfied smirk.” ~MD Theatre Guide
August - September 2019
Keegan Theatre, 1742 Church Street NW, Washington, DC
Role: Kyle, Elle’s Dad, Pforzheimer, Prison Security Guard, Ensemble, Callahan (Understudy)
Music and lyrics by Laurence O'Keefe and Nell Benjamin
Book by Heather Hach
Directed by Ricky Drummond
Music directed by Walter "Bobby" McCoy
Choreographed by Ashleigh King
Photo Credit: Cameron Whitman
Runtime: 2 hours 35 minutes including one intermission
MARCH - APRIL 2019
Keegan Theatre, 1742 Church Street NW, Washington, DC
Roles: Ensemble, Male Swing: Ronald, Mike, Chris, Greg
Book by Doug Wright
Music by Trey Anastasio and Amanda Green
Lyrics by Amanda Green
Directed by Elena Velasco and Mark A. Rhea
Music directed by Jake Null
Choreographed by Elena Velasco
Photo Credit: M Kozemchak
FEBRUARY 2019
Atlas Performing Arts Center, 1333 H St NE, Washington, DC
Roles: Lovin’ Al, Babe, Tom Patrick, Ensemble
From the book by Studs Terkel
Adapted by Stephen Schwartz and Nina Faso
Stage Director: Silvio Weisner
Music Director: Jason Sherlock
Photo Credit: Michael Key, Washington Blade
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ARTISTIC RESUME
detroit to d.c.
a Love Letter
I was born and raised in Motown by a loving family and community who have always been my greatest influence, inspiration and source of energy. I found my voice in high school, studying under the incomparable Nina R. Scott. After graduating, I let singing go for a while. After many years of silence and finally coming out in 2012, I found the Gay Men’s Chorus of Washington, a group of incredible and beautiful people who helped me find my voice again.
So here I am, a solo artist, but one who is stepping out for the LGBTQ+ community and all those who have helped me get here. My message...L.O.V.E.
(L)ive (O)penly & (V)alue (E)veryone
To my Mom, my first and biggest fan, I love you and miss you more than I could ever express in words. Thank you for continuing to guide me.
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