Lead Actress for “Massa”.
Sherrell Bland as “Sarah”
“Sarah” is the slave girl whose desire is to marry “Moses” and have a family. She can’t refuse “Massa’s” desire to have her, for fear of punishment. She ultimately marries “Moses” and becomes pregnant. Unsure who fathered her child, “Sarah’s” future becomes uncertain.
Lead Actress for “Massa”.
Susan Campen Preuter as “Phoebe”
Wife of the Plantation owner, “Phoebe” has a heart for the plantation and all it possesses. She treats her slaves with kindness until her jealousy turns to cruelty and resentment.
Supporting Actress for “Massa”.
Renee (Stephanie) Adger as “Sena”
“Sena” (Sister of Sarah) is a beautiful slave girl who “Cato” desires to marry. She refuses his advances, as she proclaims herself to be unclean after “Massa’s” touch. Unmarried and pregnant, “Sena” refuses to birth “Massa’s” child and takes extreme measures to assure the pregnancy ends.
Supporting Actress for “Massa”.
Miesha Ross as “Minty”
“Minty” is a rebellious slave girl. One who defies authority, refuses to work, and regularly plans her escape from slavery. Her plans fail time after time, but her quest for freedom continues.
Supporting Actress for “Massa”.
Abrielle Sherman as “Kimchee”
Believing that one day slaves will see freedom, “Kimchee” works hard and teaches the younger slaves to work just as hard until freedom comes. “Kimchee” tires to save “Minty” from the harsh punishment after her multiple attempts to escape.
Lead Actor for “Massa”.
Bill Michael as “Massa Tom Brown”
Owner of a plantation in the deep South, “Massa” develops a deep connection with a young slave girl. His growing affection towards her brings about chaos and resentment from his wife and the slave girls’ betrothed future husband.
Lead Actor for “Massa”.
Ja’Ron Nichols as “Moses”
Sold to “Massa Brown’s” plantation, “Moses” is reunited with the slave girl he once fell in love with. His willingness to do anything to marry and protect her, “Moses” incites an uprising to put an end to “Massa’s” affections.
Supporting Actor for “Massa”.
Walter Jared Wright III as “Massa Gerald Brown”
Plantation Overseer who rules with a heavy hand. From slave trades to attempted run-away slaves, his mission is to break them until they fully submit.
Supporting Actor for “Massa”.
Phillip White as “Cato”
Born into slavery, “Cato” teaches the word of God that says to “honor your master”. He clings to the bible as his refuge, until his mind turns wicked after “Massa” abuses the slave girl he has eyes for. He joins “Moses” in the uprising for reciprocity.
Featured Actress for “Massa”.
Aries Jenkins as “Harriet”
Trained for a life of servitude as a slave, and sold from her family after experiencing trauma and abuse, “Harriet” dislikes the minor slaves who enjoy the comforts of the “house” and works to convince “Tilde” not to succumb to their acts of kindness.
Featured Actress for “Massa”.
Zionne Dandridge as “Kai”
Works mostly in the house with “Naomi” and together they take a new slave child under their wing after she is sold to the same plantation. “Kai” and “Naomi” are believed to be the children of “Massa”.
Featured Actress for “Massa”.
Kiersten Phillips as “Tilde”
Separated from her parents, “Tilde” is sold to “Massa Brown’s” plantation. Unsettled and unsure, “Tilde” is not treated well and made to work from sun up to sun down. Her only kindness comes from “Kai” and “Naomi”.
Featured Actress for “Massa”.
Seri White as “Naomi”
A very young slave girl who was taught to read by “Massa’s” daughter who died from disease. “Naomi”, although threatened with a beating, teaches the other minor children to read. She’s caught by the Overseer and faces severe consequences.
Walk-On Actor for “Massa”.
Brandon Bland as “Slave # 1”
Although Brandon has a “Walk-On” role, his acting as a slave who assists in the uprising on the Brown Plantation brings excitement and drama to the stage.
Walk-On Actor for “Massa”.
Diveed Blaise as “Slave # 2”
Although Diveed has a “Walk-On” role, his acting as a slave who assists in the uprising on the Brown Plantation brings excitement and drama to the stage.
Walk-On Actor for “Massa”.
Aaron Tolbert as “Slave # 3”
Although Aaron has a “Walk-On” role, his acting as a slave who assists in the uprising on the Brown Plantation brings excitement and drama to the stage.