Meet the Creative Team of Black Nativity: Dwayne Carrington

Introduce yourself! Where have audiences seen you before and where can they see you next?
Dwayne Carrington, At Vintage Theatre: Directed, The Piano Teacher; Assistant Director for Blacademics. Performed in The Scottsboro Boys (Henry Awards Nominee) and Ain't Misbehavin'

Last Seen: The Full Monty and A Jukebox For The Algonquin (Henry Awards Nominee) at Miner's Alley Playhouse.

Last Directed: The Odd Couple at Firehouse Theater; 100% American? at Cleo Parker Robinson Performance Theater (Staged Reading).

What is your role in the creative team, and what lights you up about that role?
Assistant Director, Having the opportunity to work with everyone on the Creative Team again. We go way back!

Do you have a favorite song or lyric from the show?
I love all of the songs! The one that inspired me is: Hold On! Change Is Coming!!

Can you please share a memorable moment from rehearsals?
Seeing the show grow and develop every rehearsal. Seeing Jo Bunton Keel work her magic!

What are some of your personal favorite holiday traditions?
Sleeping in on Christmas morning! We spend time with Family on Christmas Eve all day. Eat, open presents, eat again, then go home! Also, celebrating Kwanzaa in spirit!

Why should audiences come and see Black Nativity? What makes this show unique?
Vintage Theatre's 2024 Black Nativity Performance is one for the ages! It's a happy show! A family show! Directed by a Living Legend of our Theatrical Community, Jo Bunton Keel!!

The uniqueness is in the Celebration of Langston Hughes’ traditional classic with an added contemporary twist!

With the perils of warring and politics in our world! Vintage Theatre's 2024 Black Nativity offers an opportunity to come and find Peace and Blessings! And rekindle the joy of Celebration!!