Kenthedo has taught English and Theatre in the New York School system for twenty-five years. He was an adjunct professor of creative writing at the College of New Rochelle and Empire State College. He completed a B.A. Degree in Communications Arts at Park University (Parkville, Missouri) and holds two Master Degrees: Education and Educational Administration. He also holds a M.A. Degree in Theatre (Playwriting and Directing) from Hunter College (City University of New York). Mr. Robinson was also awarded two scholarships to study the works of William Shakespeare at Columbia, University. He has written, produced and directed over twenty plays. Some of his written plays are: The Divine Assignment: A Murder Mystery, The Heartbeat of the World about the identity of man, My Mother The Super Action Hero about desires and dreams of a 71 year old mother who wants to become the lead actress in her son's film, and Nicky: The Unknown Man about an aging Kansas City boxing trainer suffering from brain concussions, which was considered one of the best plays in the Off Broadway Theatre Season. His plays have been selected for staged readings at The National Black Theatre Festival and produced Off Broadway and in The Harlem Fringe Theatre Festivals, The Women of Color Theatre Festival and Provocative Playwrights Festival. Some of his directing credits include A Streetcar Named Desire, Joe Turner's Come and Gone, The Wiz, Anthony and Cleopatra, Fame, Othello, A Day Of Absence and recently an Off Broadway production of A Raisin in the Sun. Also included in his production and directing credits are The Pulitzer Prize winning plays, The Piano Lesson and Fences by August Wilson. Mr. Robinson has just won the Jean Dalrymple Award for Best Direction of a Classical Play (Oedipus the King) and Best Set Design for excellence Off Broadway Theatre.

Andre is an Associate Professor of Theatre, TV, Film, and Speech, and a coordinator of the Dramatic Arts at Winston Salem State University. He has taught at other institutions including Livingstone University, Shaw University, Tennessee State University, and the University of Arkansas. He has also done workshops and camps across the country, reaching out to share the gift of theatre with all ages. Minkins is founder of the theatrical touring company, 7AM Productions. Since receiving his Masters of Fine Arts degree from the University of NC at Greensboro, he has performed in, written, directed, and produced numerous plays across the U.S. Besides touring with his own company, he has worked with the "Camp Logan" national tour, winner of a NAACP Image award for best ensemble. Some of his other acting credits include "Colored Museum", “Romeo and Juliet”, "Dreamgirls", “The Wiz”, "The Meeting", "A Raisin In The Sun", and Purlie Victorious. He recently created the role of Eddie in the world premiere of "Coconut Cake" for the 2024 Sylvia Sprinkle-Hamlin Rolling World Premiere. His directing credits are many. Minkins has directed for the University of Arkansas, Shaw University, NC A&T State University, Tennessee State University, Winston Salem State University, Quest Theatre WPB Florida, and other schools and organizations across the U.S. Titles include “Front Porch Society”, “Crowns", “Stick Fly ", “Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom", “The Color Purple", "The Wiz", "Purlie Victorious", “The Colored Museum”, "The Amen Corner","Macbeth", “Lady Day at Emerson's Bar & Grill" and many others.

Harlem-born and Brooklyn-inspired, LeeSandra Moore is a culinary artist and multidisciplinary creative whose work bridges food, film, and theatre. She discovered her passion for the dramatic arts while catering on set, leading to roles in acting and stage/film management, including work on My Mamma, The Super Action Hero and Buffalo Hero of WWI – The Wayne Miner Story. LeeSandra appears in the upcoming film Martha’s Verse (Spring 2026) and will release her debut cookbook in Summer 2026. She also works as a part-time talent agent, championing emerging performers. She resides in Harlem, NY, continuing to infuse her culinary craft and artistic vision into every project.

Credits include Assistant Stage Manager for The Lewis and Clark Expedition (The Story of York), The Buffalo Hero of WWI: The Wayne Miner Story as Mamma Miner, The Divine Assignment Murder Mystery Series and Oedipus the King with the Crystal Image Performing Arts Production. With the Shining Star Production, she performed in Resurrection as Sadie and Mrs. LilyAnn Harris, A Long Way Home as Shanna and Stage Manager for Four Men On A Couch and A Lesson In Blood. She is proud to be a part of this historical event involving Native Americans, enslaved people and colonization. Ulihelisdi! Iksimatsimmohki!

Liam is a long time builder of theatre in NYC, both on and offstage. Most recently he has been on the production team for Negro Ensemble Company’s Day of Absence, Unentitled and Zooman and the Sign plus New Federal Theatre’s Telling Tales Out of School and Gong Lum’s Legacy. He has also worked with the DreamUp Festival at Theater For The New City, Castillo Theatre, Surati for Performing Arts and Crystal Image Performing Arts. Liam has performed at BAM, Lincoln Center and the Cathedral of St. John the Divine.

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James is the founder of ATA and has produced the works of over 990 new Playwrights. As a Writer he's a recipient of the John Dos Pasos Creative Writing Award. As a director, he won the T.O.R award for Best Director, for the off-Broadway play The Holy Junkie by John Quinn. He also won the "Jean Dalrymple" Award for the Best Director of the play Blood Money, starring Dan Lauria, and he directed Celeste Holm on Broadway in Salute to Clinton. In addition, he directed Harvey Keitel in The Funeral at the Actors Studio, and in his own play, My Father's House. He is a member of the Actors Studio Director/ Playwright Unit and worked with Elia Kazan, Lee Strasberg and Harold Clurman.