Showcase of Artistic and Educational Competence

Artistic Acheivements I’m passionate about creating positive change in the theatrical community through my creative work and teaching. I delight in the opportunities to combine both. “Othello” Dream Role Players Theatre I directed Shakespeare’s “Othello” for Dream Role Players. The all BIPOC production received positive reviews and audience feedback. ReviewAudience Testimony and Production Photos Child…

Jail Break

In 2022 Alan was invited to contribute to an artistic project “Reading Work” lead by the globally recognized artist Xaviera Simmons. Alan’s submission is the short video “Jail Break” and will be revealed with the contributions of all participating artists when the final installation is unveiled.

American Tapestry: Children of the Immigrant Strike

In 2021 Alan directed the film adaptation of American Tapestry: Children of the Immigrant Strike for Theatre Espresso who uses theater to help students engage intellectually with history, social justice and human rights. Alan was an actor and company member who was honored to serve as director for the film adaptation of one of the…

“Ghost”

“Ghost” Devised work in progress about gender and disidentification. 2021

Black Britons

in 2020 Alan performed in a radio production of The Importance of Being Earnest. Alan presented on the history of Victorian citizens who were Black to counter the idea that that Victorian people of color were all impoverished or enslaved. Photo: Corporal Isaiah Mays Image source: Library of Congress

Revolutionary Road

Acting for the Camera class at LSU followed all SAG-AFTRA safety protocols while in class. Scene from the film Revolutionary Road.

The IT Crowd

Acting for the Camera class at LSU followed all SAG-AFTRA safety protocols while in class. Scene from the sitcom The IT Crowd.

Small Mouth Sounds

In 2020 Alan played The Teacher in Small Mouth Sounds. The play was written by Bess Wohl, and directed by Leigh Fondakowski.