Meet the 11 powerhouse actors of color performing RUINED and MOTHER COURAGE
Quigley Provost-Landrum
Mama Nadi/Mother Courage
Quigley last appeared onstage in Portland as Chloe in PassinArt’s production of Hazardous Beauty. She has worked as an actor at many Portland theaters including Portland Repertory Theatre, Artists Repertory Theatre, Portland Center Stage and at Profile Theatre as Anna inBurn This. She is a recipient of a Backstage West Garland award for outstanding performances in 1997 as well as a 2004 Drammy Award for her performance in the title role of Medea with Classic Greek Theatre of Oregon. She’s happy to be working again with Profile Theatre.
Bobby Bermea
Osembenga in RUINED
Lieutenant and others in MOTHER COURAGE
Bobby Bermea is a four-time Drammy award winning actor who has appeared in theatres from New York, NY to Honolulu, HI. In Portland, he has appeared at Portland Center Stage, Artists Repertory Theatre, Portland Playhouse, Cygnet Productions, Milagro, The Jewish Theatre Collaborative, Tygres Heart, and CoHo Productions. This production marks Bermea’s return to the Profile stage where he was previously seen in Master Harold and the Boys, My Children! My Africa! and Water by the Spoonful, as well as directing Blue Door and Fires in the Mirror. Bermea is the co-artistic director of the Beirut Wedding World Theatre Project, a proud member of Sojourn Theatre and a long-time member of Actors’ Equity Association.
Andrea White
Josephine in RUINED
Kattrin and others in MOTHER COURAGE
Quigley last appeared onstage in Portland as Chloe in PassinArt’s production of Hazardous Beauty. She has worked as an actor at many Portland theaters including Portland Repertory Theatre, Artists Repertory Theatre, Portland Center Stage and at Profile Theatre as Anna inBurn This. She is a recipient of a Backstage West Garland award for outstanding performances in 1997 as well as a 2004 Drammy Award for her performance in the title role of Medea with Classic Greek Theatre of Oregon. She’s happy to be working again with Profile Theatre.
Victor Mack
Christian in RUINED
General and others in MOTHER COURAGE
Victor Mack was last seen performing for Profile Theatre in Blue Door. Other local credits: How I Learned What I Learned, Jitney, Detroit, Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom, Radio Golf and The Language Archive at Portland Playhouse; The Lion In Winter at NWCTC; Hamlet, Frankie and Johnny in The Claire De Lune at CoHo Productions., Uncle Vanya at PETE; Throwing Bones and One Day at Sojourn Theatre. Ithaka, Seven Guitars, Top Dog/Underdog, Superior Donuts, Motherfucker with the Hat at Artists Repertory Theatre. Offstage, Victor is a teaching artist for World Stage Theatre’s – August Wilson Monologue Competition and Coach/Actor with Playwrite Inc.
Don Kenneth Mason
Laurent in RUINED
Army Recruiter and others in MOTHER COURAGE
Previous Profile credits: Dead Man’s Cell Phone (Profile Theatre) and Blood Knot (Profile Theatre, Drammy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor). Recent credits include: Scarlet (Portland Playhouse), The Melody Lingers On (Clackamas Repertory Theatre), db (CoHo Productions), Dreamgirls (Portland Center Stage), Cats (Broadway Rose Theatre), Oklahoma! (Portland Center Stage). Proud Member of Actors’ Equity Association.
Julet Lindo
Sophie in RUINED
The One with the Eyepatch and others in MOTHER COURAGE
Julet Lindo is excited to be working with Profile Theatre! After receiving her Bachelor of Arts degree in Theatre Performance from University of Nevada, Las Vegas, Julet has worked with several theatres in Portland. Her recent works this year include portraying Carly in A Dark Sky Filled With Stars, Jo in The Legend of Georgia McBride, and Don Jon in A Midsummer Night’s Dream. When not acting, Julet tutors to the youth-at-risk at Rosa Parks Elementary, determined to help young children chase their dreams.
Tyharra Cozier
Salima in RUINED
Yvette Pottier and others in MOTHER COURAGE
Tyharra Cozier is very excited to be making her Profile Theatre debut in this staged reading of Ruined and Mother Courage! Tyharra is mostly known for her work with The August Wilson Red Door Project’s Hands Up: 7 Playwrights, 7 Testaments, Cop Out and Evolve. Most recently, you might have seen her in Vanport Mosaic’s Soul’d. Tyharra will also appear on Hulu’s “Shrill” (Season 2) as Aminah, set to stream in January 2020. www.tyharracozier.com
Johnny Crawford
Fortune in RUINED
Swiss Cheese and others in MOTHER COURAGE
Johnny Crawford has been featured in a range of productions at The Oregon Children’s Theater. He has been acting since fourth grade, and continues to perform around Portland once or twice a year. You can find Johnny hosting “The Sunday Candy Radio Podcast” every week, available wherever you get your podcasts as well as all social media platforms. @itsmejohnnyc
Wolfie Beacham
Kisembe in RUINED
Eilif and others in MOTHER COURAGE
Wolfie is from Arlington, Texas. He currently lives and work locally in Portland. He graduated from Concordia University in Austin, Texas. Wolfie finished his professional acting training at the local conservatory here in town this past May. Wolfie has gained experience in voice acting, stage acting and film since then. Humble and Quiet, Wolfie cherishes the art of storytelling on any level, developing a true craftsmen love for it. “As long as I can, I will.” – Wolfie
D’Vonte Robinson
Simon in RUINED
D’Vonte was born and raised in Montgomery, AL. He graduated from Jefferson Davis High School Class of 2013. Soon after graduating he enlisted in the United States Marine Corps serving as an Administrative Specialist/Embarkation Specialist. After the end of his contract he relocated to Portland, OR. D’Vonte has acted in advertising for brands such as Xbox. He also has television experience: acting and assisting in shows such as “The Wonderland Murders” and “Trinkets.”
Doren Elias
Mr. Harari in RUINED
Chaplain and others in MOTHER COURAGE
Doren’s journey as an actor began in a small steel mill town outside of Pittsburgh. He began his career before the end of high school in a barn theatre production of Guys and Dolls. He attended the University of Texas and has lived on both coasts with plenty of B-movie credits to prove it. In San Diego, Doren was a company member of Lamb’s Players Theatre. Doren has spent time as an actor, artistic director, producer, writer, dancer, voice over artist and is currently with his wife, KB Mercer, the owner/artistic director of The Traveling Lantern Theatre Co.