Meet our casts…you know we have two right?
Back with a fresh new set of actors ready to blow you away. Catch these faces performing August 7th, 8th and 9th.
And we can’t forget our OG cast along with some new faces. These men are ready to take the stage and give you an unforgettable performance. Watch them work on August 14th, 15th, and 16th.
Meet the team
Playwright, Actor, Producer
Jonathan Sherman
A modern day renaissance man. An actor, artist, athlete and writer from Los Angeles, California, he obtained his Associates of Arts in Performing Arts from Santa Monica College in 2010 and a B.S in education from St. John’s University. He was nominated in the year 2010-2011 for an Irene Ryan Award for his performance as King in August Wilsons’s King Hedley II.
At a young age, Jonathan had an immense passion for performing and writing. As a child, he won countless oratorical contests and learned he was able to write creatively from listening to music. He attributes his love of writing stories to his early school days where once a week the class was assigned to write stories using the week's spelling words. The student with the best story received a voucher to purchase pizza. Jonathan ate several pies that year.
Prior to writing his first stage play, The Other Side of the Story, Jonathan garnered attention as an actor, poet, and spoken word artist. Performing in The Tempest, Fences, and You Can't Take It With You, it was during this time he was introduced to the great August Wilson and instantly fell in love with the legendary playwright's work. After completing Wilson’s cycle of plays he was inspired to begin writing, with a purpose to inspire, educate, and entertain. He wanted to write something that would not only be genuine to audience members and readers, but also wanted to create a play that performers would pour their all into because of the sincerity of the characters. He has appeared on numerous Buzzfeed videos and has done background work on many films and tv shows including Farewell Amor, White Men Can’t Jump (remake), Power: Raisising Kanaan, and Grownish.
The Other Side of the Story is a rich, colorful piece of work that deals with brotherhood, friendship, love, betrayal, tragedy, and a host of other emotions that we deal with in our lives. It is sure to make you laugh, think, and cry. It is about time that the side of the story that never gets heard has its chance to speak.
Director, Producer
Jada Lenae
Jada Lenae is an actor and emerging director passionate about developing and staging new plays that explore bold narratives and underrepresented voices. With a focus on contemporary storytelling and innovative staging, this will be Jada’s directorial debut, she is beyond excited to work alongside her brothers and create something memorable. Noted as an artist in every form, Jada also dabbles in singing, painting, sculpting, tattooing, photography and writing.
A graduate of the Chadwick A. Boseman College of Fine Arts at Howard University, she has studied physical theatre, devised work, dramaturgy, and so much more. Future plans include earning her Master’s in Fine Arts so that she can continue on her teaching journey and one day be called Professor.
Jada is committed to cultivating inclusive rehearsal spaces, championing new voices, and creating theatre that resonates with today’s audiences.
Actor, Producer
Glenndon Chatman
Glenndon Chatman is an actor, producer and writer from Inglewood, California. Glenndon began his acting career at the age of 5. He is most known for his roles in the classic film Love and Basketball and the Disney channel original movie, The Luck of the Irish. Glenndon has a wide range of acting credits and has continued his career through the years in shows and films like Moesha, In The House, Eraser and 36 Hour Layover. In 2017 he produced and acted in the first stage showing of The Other Side Of The Story. This summer he is back for round two, ready to bring yet another character to life. Glenndon has been blessed with a treasure trove of creative artistic endeavors and hopes to share them with the world on an even larger scale.
Actor, Producer
Scoob
Actor and Comedian, this Los Angeles native makes it nearly impossible to not be drawn in by his charisma and comical personality. He has found a passion in entertainment and has been pulled into the world of acting. “I’m grateful every day for the opportunity to entertain while doing what I love. There’s nothing better than laughing—and making people laugh right along with me”.