Darrell Grand Moultrie (Musical Theater Director)
Michael Mawuena Awusie (Acting Instructor)
Raymond Rodriguez (Theater Repertory Production Director)
Kenya Unique Massey (Drama exposure I & II Instructor)

	FACULTY BIOGRAPHIES
Darrell Grand Moultrie (Musical Theater Director) born and raised in Harlem, is a graduate of P.S. 144, Harbor Conservatory for the Performing Arts, La Guardia High School of the Performing Arts, and The Juilliard School where upon graduation he earned the Martha Hill Award. The Juilliard Dance Ensemble, Colorado Ballet, Ailey 2, Cincinnati Ballet, Cleo Parker Robinson Dance Ensemble, North Carolina Dance Theater, Milwaukee Ballet, and the dancers of the Broadway musical, The Color Purple, have performed his choreographic works. Jennifer Dunning of The New York Times writes, “Darrell…is obviously someone to watch”. In 2006, Darrell served as one of the youngest MISS America Pageant judges in Las Vegas. Recently, his work “Steel Vision” premiered at Jacob’s Pillow’s 75th anniversary season performed by Mr. Rasta Thomas and his new company Bad Boys of Dance. Summer 2007, Darrell created new works for DRA’s Fire Island Dance Festival hosted by Whoopi Goldberg, as well as Juilliard and Dance Theatre of Harlem’s summer dance programs. Darrell is a 2007/08 recipient of a Princess Grace choreography Fellowship Award, his second work for Cincinnati ballet “Three for g” premiered to rave reviews in Sept 2007. Darrell will travel to Holland this fall to premiere his work First Exposure with the Alvin Ailey’s B.F.A. program. As a performer, Darrell was seen on Broadway in Aida where he performed the role of Mereb opposite Toni Braxton, Hairspray with Harvey Fierstein, and he served as dance captain for the original mounting of The Color Purple. Darrell is currently serving as the Director of The Harbor Conservatory’s Musical Theater Division.
MICHAEL MAWUENA AWUSIE (Acting Instructor) Mr. Awusie owes his passion for the theater to the years he spent nurturing his talent at the Harbor. Sure he began acting in straight to video commercials (Ovaltine and a PSA) at the age of five, but it wasn't until he enrolled in a beginning acting class at the age of 10 that he learned the art of the craft. Attending the Conservatory until the age of seventeen, Mr. Awusie had the good fortune of working with, and being challenged by many talented and gifted peers and teachers. This experience, combined with his experiences as a student at Talent Unlimited Performing Arts High School, and as a political artist at Vassar College respectively, have cemented Mr. Awusie's connection with the theater.  He looks forward to helping young students recognize the passion in their own lives. (Back To Top)
RAMOND RODRIGUUEZ (Theater Repertory Production Director) Raymond Rodriguez comes to the Harbor Conservatory by way of Los Angeles, California. His 26 years in the entertainment industry include dancing, singing, acting, teaching, choreographing, and directing. Mr. Rodriguez came to New York in 1992 with the original Broadway cast of “Kiss of the Spiderwoman” starring Chita Rivera. Other Broadway credits include Paul Simon’s “The Capeman”, “The Mambo Kings”, and he was an original cast member of Elton John’s & Tim Rice’s “Aida” starring Heather Headley. National Tours include, “Beauty and the Beast”, and Andrew Lloyd Weber’s “Music of the Night”. Regional credits include numerous productions of “West Side Story” (Bernardo), “A Chorus Line”, “Hello, Dolly!”, “Empire”, and “Jesus Christ Superstar”. Television and film credits include “Enchanted”, “For the Boys”, “Blue in the Face”, “New York Undercover”, “All My Children”, and “Guiding Light”. Mr. Rodriguez has had the opportunity to work with such artists as Brian Stokes Mitchell, Brent Carver, Anthony Crivello, Vanessa Williams, Deborah Cox, Toni Braxton, Nell Carter, Marc Anthony, Ruben Blades, David Allen Grier, Paula Abdul, and Janet Jackson. Mr. Rodriguez has also had the opportunity to work with Director’s and Choreographer’s such as Hal Prince, Robert Falls, Rob Marshall, Wayne Cilento, Kathleen Marshall, and Sergio Trujillo. Mr. Rodriguez continues to perform when possible, and feels blessed to be able to share his experiences in the entertainment industry with the students of The Harbor Conservatory. (Back To Top)
Kenya Unique Massey (Drama Exposure I & II Instructor) Kenya Unique Massey is a native New Yorker who began studying dance at age 5.  She attended the LaGuardia High School for the Performing Arts in  Manhattan while studying dance at the Alvin Ailey American Dance Center. She also attended Columbia University, where she received a B.A. in education/sociology, and became certified to teach elementary academics  (pre-K through 6th grade).  After graduating from Columbia she joined the Ailey Repertory Ensemble, and thereafter she went on to do Broadway.  Her Broadway credits include Fascinating Rhythm, Aida, Never Gonna Dance and The Color Purple.  Her regional credits include Sweet Charity, Elaborate Lives – the Legend of Aida and For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide When the Rainbow is Enough.  A teacher and choreographer as well, Ms. Massey spent two years teaching dance in the NYC public school system. She is proficient in several techniques, including ballet, modern, jazz, hip-hop, African, tap and musical theater. She currently teaches privately, hosts Broadway workshops, and choreographs upon request.  She resides in Bergenfield, NJ, with her husband and two children. (Back To Top)