Darrell Grand Moultrie (Musical Theater Director)
Sheryll Watson (Musical Theater Exposure)
Michael Mawuena Awusie (Acting Instructor)
James Brown III (Drama Exposure)

	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.
Sheryll Watson (Musical Theater Exposure) A native New Yorker, is an actress, singer, registered nurse and certified teacher. Ms. Watson, a graduate of Herbert Lehman College has a BS in Nursing and Biology, a BA in Psychology and Philosophy, and a Masters in Early Childhood Education. She received her theater and voice training at the City College of New York, Stanley Street Settlement and the 52nd Street Ensemble. As an actress and singer her broadway and off-broadway credits are many including, the "The Me Nobody Knows". Her film credits include "Malcolm X", and "5 Minutes from Broadway" while her television credits include appearances in NYPD Blue and Law and Order. Ms. Watson is very excited to be faculty member of Harbor Conservatory for the Performing Arts.
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)
James Brown III (Drama Exposure) James Brown III was born in Baltimore, MD and raised in beautiful Dana Point, CA. After studying psychology at Brown University, James moved to New York City with the intentions of doing psychology research on dancers and by the grace of God, he unintentionally became a dancer for Michael Jackson at his 30th Anniversary special at Madison Square Gardens. Later that summer he went on to dance with Deborah Cox, Usher, Mary J. Blige, Mya, and Destiny’s Child. Having studied acting and musical theater in high school, and landing Dance Captain of The Lion King on the First National Tour, James later went on to play the role of “Simba”. Because of The Lion King experience, his passion for Theater has grown astronomically. Mr. Brown's has been Dance Captain of The Frogs the Broadway musical (Directed by Susan Stroman, starring Nathan Lane), “O’Houlihan” in The Producers (Directed by Susan Stroman, starring Nathan Lane), “The Lover” in Wicked (Directed by Joe Mantello, Starring Ben Vereen) and most recently played the role of “Bobby” and “Harpo” in the Original Broadway Company of The Color Purple, at the Broadway Theater. Some TV/Film credits include The 4400, The Producers, The Oprah Winfrey Show, Chappelle’s Show, FIFA World Cup Soccer 2002.  James is currently in production and is Dance Captain for Disney’s new musical The Little Mermaid (Directed by Francesca Zambello) opening in the Fall.