A Raisin in The Sun Cast

Shawn Myles (also known as Sean Breed) is an American actor and content creator recognized for his roles in procedural dramas and comedic social media sketches. He has trained at HB Studios, Stella Adler, and Labyrinth Theater Company, as well as The Actors Studio. Some of his current projects include "Power Book III: Raising Kanan" (2025) (Londell), "Law & Order" (2024) (Benny Kramer), "Flatbush Misdemeanors" (2022) (James), "Deli Love" (Upcoming/2025) alongside Hoyeon Jung, and "The Dummy" (2019).

Juli Harkins is a New York City based actor, currently training at The Barrow Group. After a 30-year stint in corporate healthcare, she is thrilled to return to acting (her first love) and make her debut with interAct Theatre Productions! Previous credits include "A Midsummer Night’s Dream" (Egeus/Philostrate), "The Prize" (Ruby), "A.I. Killed R. Kelly" (Ma), "Why We Write" (Teacher), "The Wiz" (Dorothy). Juli thanks her family and friends for their love and support. Instagram: @juliharkins

Dana P. Hawkins. P. for Power, Purpose and Personified. To whom much is given, much is required. Multi-faceted. Multi-hyphenated. Multi-disciplined. The mastermind of Dana P. Productions. Proud graduate of The Neighborhood Playhouse School of the Theatre. Some beautiful credits include: "Dreamgirls" (Lorrell), "for colored girls…" (Lady in Green), and "Macbeth" (Third Witch). Extreme gratitude to the Home Team for their divine orchestration, and protection. Immense thanks to the tribe for their unwavering love and support. “Art in its truest and rawest form is birthed by being your truest, most authentic self.” -DPH @danaphawkins @danapproductions

Adejola Adefowoju is a NJ/NY based actor who trained and studied theatre at AMDA & Rutgers University. Her selected work includes "We Hold These Truths" (Woman) and "The Second Coming" (Watchmen). She is grateful to God, thankful for the opportunity to be part of this cast, and appreciative of the creative team, as well as the love and support of her family and friends. IG: @jola_ken

Kaa'lah Bynes is thrilled to be playing Beneatha in this production with this incredible cast and crew. She has previously played roles on stage such as Keyshia in "Mama’s Boy” at The Tank NYC, Vera in Atlantic Acting School’s production of “Meet Vera Stark.” as well as Cynthia in an original play reading of “What Could’ve Been”. She also has done roles in independent short films, playing Layla in “Office Hours” and Irene in “When it Runs”. Kaa’lah would like to thank God, her mom and her family and friends for all of their unwavering faith and support.

Jo-Leo W. Carney-Waterton is a native of Newark, New Jersey. He performed in the Midnight Festival of Shakespeare as Othello, Hamlet, and in "Romeo and Juliet" (Mercutio). He has appeared in performances with the Dunbar Repertory Theater Company in "A Soldiers Play" (Cobb/Henson), "Jitney" (Turnbo), "Ma Rainy’s Black Bottom" (Cutler), "Two Trains Running" (Holloway). He has performed for Phoenix Theater in "Ragtime" (Booker T. Washington), "Jesus Christ Superstar" (Priest), the Perry Award Winning "The Color Purple" (Pa/Old Pa), and "Mary Poppins" (Mr. Banks). He would like to thank the director, cast, and crew for such a wonderful theater experience. He remains ever grateful for the opportunity and privilege to perform in this show.

Tosin Falade is a Nigerian-born actor based in New Jersey. He is a passionate about bringing stories to life through presence, emotional truth, and human connection. His theatre work includes "Midnight Hotel", where he played Chief Jimor under the direction of Dr. Abiodun J. Macaulay at Elizade University, Nigeria. He has also appeared in short film projects, including "Foreigner (Mask On, Mask Off)" at the University of Texas at Dallas and has now recently joined the cast of "A Raisin in the Sun" as Joseph Asagai with interACT Theatre Productions. Tosin continues to develop his artistry through immersive training, exploration of diverse roles, and ongoing performance experience.

Dorian S. McDonald is an actor, speaker, and native of Newark NJ. A proud alumni of Delaware State University where he studied the arts, he is no stranger to the stage. Some of his theatre productions include Flow in “Fabulation,” Jellyroll in “Spunk,” Aloysius in “Sister Mary Ignatius Explains It All,” and Joseph in “Black Nativity”. Through this experience he continues to grow as both a performer and artist. Beyond grateful to His Lord for His constant blessings and opportunities, Dorian also thanks his family and friends for their continued support and prayers.

Miguel Barreto is a Puerto Rican actor based in the New York/New Jersey area. He is a U.S. Army veteran and holds a BFA in Acting for Film from the New York Film Academy, with extensive performance training in classical and contemporary text. His theater credits include "Trifles", "DNA", "Barba: Brazilian Body Percussion Musical", and additional ensemble-driven and character-focused stage productions. On screen, Miguel has appeared in "Casi Casi Familia" (TV), "Spoken" (Short Film), and "Who Knows" (Short Film). So grateful to this cast and creative team, and to my family and community, for their continued love and support. IG: @themiguelbarreto

Whitney Pillsbury has appeared in numerous interACT productions including "The Full Monty", "Big River", "Footloose", "The Wedding Singer", and "interACT Sings: Naughty & Nice Holiday Cabaret". He has contributed set design, props and artwork to many interACT productions. His local credits include performances with Vanguard Theater, scenic work for the Strollers, serving as the Dame in Maplewood’s annual British pantomime, and emceeing Pride Drag Shows. Whitney lives in South Orange with his husband, John, who is clearly a saint.

David A. Kouame is excited to be making his acting debut at interACT. David is a musician in training, currently mastering the art of voice, piano, trumpet, and guitar. As a novice actor, David enjoys learning how to act while working with his mom. When he is not dabbling in the arts, David can be found playing on multiple sports teams including baseball, basketball, and travel soccer. David would like to thank his family for always showing up for everything he does. *supercalifragilisticexpialidocious*

Christian Lee Morton is a 9-year-old artist with a passion for creativity and performance. He currently studies acting, singing, and drawing with the Institute of Music for Children and is a signed model with an NYC agency. His debut acting project is "Call and Response", an exhibit at MoMA running through February 15. Christian is thrilled to be part of this powerful story and to share his imagination, heart, and energy with the audience. When he’s not under the spotlight, he enjoys family time, sports, and church. When the curtain falls, Christian is right back to being a joyful kid with imagination to spare and dreams as bright as the spotlight

Hello? Caller on line one—are you there? I’m Tania Simone: actor, singer, dancer, writer, and proud Newark native. With over a decade of experience in the performing arts—including acting, coaching, and arts education—and training from NYU and Bennett College, I proudly claim my place as a quadruple threat. The performing arts are not just my craft—they’re the blood that races through my veins. Throughout my career, I’ve trained and coached young performers through various schools across New Jersey and Ohio, while continuing to bring stories to life on stage and on camera. By day, I serve as a middle school educator; by night (and every free moment in between), I remain deeply rooted in performance. Now… lights… camera… let’s make magic.