The Senator Speaks Cast

Mary Sheridan (Martha Shepherd)
Mary is so thrilled to be working with Michael Hagins & this team! Her favorite NYC theatres to work at include: Urban Stages, Theater for the New City & Theatre Row. Her favorite roles include: Alma in "Summer and Smoke", Savage in "Savage in Limbo" & Gertrude in "Hamlet". Mary is a graduate of Yale University. www.marysheridan.net
Michael J. Whitten (Senator Calvin Shepherd)
Michael (he/him) is an NYC-based actor and educator, and has performed across the country with Lexington Children’s Theatre and Hampstead Stage Company. New York credits include Harlem Repertory Theatre: Sweet Charity (Oscar), Jamaica (Joe), and A Raisin in the Sun (Karl Lindner); C.A.G.E Theatre Company: As You Wish It, Or What You Will (Westley), S.U.N. in the U.S.A. (Calhoun/Bull), Two Gentlemen of Verona (Thurio). Michael is grateful to the support and love of his partner, Justine.
Xavier Rodney (Danny Johns)
Xavier is home grown and raised in Brooklyn, is an actor/comedian/ filmmaker/director. Having an intense craving for all that NY has to offer, Xavier has appeared in numerous TV and Commercial productions. Recent projects include: JT on HULU's WU-TANG , TV LAND'S YOUNGER, NBC'S MANIFEST, NETFLIX'S JESSICA JONES as well as national spots for APPLEBEE'S, REDSTRIPE, and BETTER AIR. Improv, comedy and dramatic storytelling are all well within his wheelhouse. You can find all links to media and more at: www.XavierRodney.com
Olivia Whicheloe  (Corrine Shepherd)
Olivia is so excited to play Corrine in THE SENATOR SPEAKS! Her favorite credits include FUN HOME and MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG. You might have seen her in her most recent role as Babs in THE MURDER BALLAD MUSICAL at Under St. Marks. In her free time you can find her cooking, singing, or spending the day at Coney Island (when it's warm enough)! She’d like to thank her family and her friends for their continued love and support. A special thank you to Josh for being the most wonderful. Instagram: oliviawhicheloe