The Colored Museum

Markelle, who prefers Mark or Scooter, is so excited to be returning to the stage after an 8 year hiatus. He’s been in the DMV for about 4 years and runs his own massage therapy business. Under the stage name “Cousin Scooter”, he also does stand up comedy. He is thrilled to join this beautiful cast in bringing to life these interestingly complex characters. This may be his first show in the DMV, but it certainly won’t be his last!

Jay Hunt is one of the dopest artists you’ll ever meet and is proud to make his Silver Spring Stage debut. He is a theatre-maker and a multi-disciplinary artist, focusing on acting and playwriting. Most recently, he worked with the Port Tobacco Players (WATCH Award Winner). Jay trained at the College of Southern Maryland and maintains working relationships with several academic institutions including Howard University, Bowie St. University, and American University. He would like to thank his wife Ashley, and his daughter, Alyssa, for their constant support.

Born and raised in Washington, DC, Tiera Wright has been performing since childhood and singing since the age of 9. A longtime band vocalist throughout the DMV, she has spent years entertaining audiences through music while continuing to pursue her love of theatre. Known for her jazzy style, quick wit, and smile that rarely leaves her face, Tiera brings warmth and energy to every performance.”

Yatta Lymas is making her debut at Silver Spring Stage in The Colored Museum, which is also her first theatrical production. A vocalist, musician, and performer, Yatta is excited to begin her journey in community theater through this groundbreaking work. She is grateful for the opportunity to learn, grow, and share this experience with audiences and fellow cast members.

Syd Johnson is an actor with credits in New Jersey, Philadelphia, and Washington, D.C. Syd is excited for their third show at Silver Spring Stage (with hopefully many more to come!). Other selected previous credits include BAAL at Jaemi Theater, Tartuffe at Silver Spring Stage, By the Way, Meet Vera Stark at LMP, Dracula at LMP, The Foreigner at Walnut Street Theatre, and Waiting for Lefty at Ignoble Artists. Syd thanks their friends and coworkers for always believing in them and their support. They dedicate this and every performance to their late mother.

Ezinélia Baba is an artist from Luanda, Angola. This is her debut with Silver Spring Stage! Her most recent credits include: Alien(e) at Studio Theater; Cullud Wattah at Mosaic Theater Company; A Full Table, Brown Girl, Brownstones and Death and the King’s Horseman at Shakespeare Theater Company; Cracking Zeus at Spooky Action Theater; The House That Will Not Stand and Black Nativity at Howard University. She is grateful for the support. 📸 @ezinxlia_

Brinden Banks is making his SSS Debut as U/S for Man 2.

Laila Anderson is a DMV native making her debut at Silver Spring Stage. While studying acting at The George Washington University, Anderson is credited with roles such as Carmilla (Carmilla), Something Rotten! (William Shakespeare), Midsummer Night’s Dream (Oberon), and many others. Following her local debut with Upstage Artists, Kong’s Night Out (Daisy), Anderson hopes to continue to make theater accessible for all. She would like to thank her family for their unwavering support.

Monique is enchanted by the opportunity to perform The Colored Museum. She became acquainted with this piece while earning her bachelor’s at Howard University. Its influence gave light to a new world in her artistic career. Barnes is working to expand her career through education and continuing to broaden her performance horizons. She deeply appreciates her village for their constant love and support as she embarks on her journey. Monique leaves you with her favorite quote for 2026, “Never be limited by other people’s limited imagination” – Dr.Mae Jemison