Jeffrey Rashad
Jeffrey Rashad (he/him) is an actor, writer, and poet from Milwaukee, WI. He is a proud Alumni of Howard University where he earned a BFA. He has recently completed a Master's in Classical Acting from The Old Globe and the University of San Diego Shiley Graduate Acting Program. Jeffrey’s recent work has been heavily inspired by history and its profound effects, which continue to reverberate into the present. More specifically, he is currently interested in exploring not only major historical events but also the lives of the people who experienced them—zooming in at a micro level to examine the individual. His recent theater credits include A Christmas Carol in Harlem (Classical Theater of Harlem), Passover (Resident Ensemble Players), The Comedy of Errors, A Midsummer Night's Dream, The Merry Wives of Windsor, Taming of the Shrew, Twelfth Night, The Nineteenth, Trouble In Mind (The Old Globe). He is excited to begin this new journey with the Hi-ARTS Family.
Supported by Hi-ARTS through our Artist Intensive Program, Jeffrey will concentrate on the development of The District.
About The District
The District (Working Title) follows three characters from different generations as they experience the Tulsa Race Massacre. Portrayed by a single actor, their stories intertwine, revealing the shared fate of a once vibrant community torn apart. The play not only captures the horror of the tragedy but also highlights the richness of what was lost—a thriving, close-knit community remembered for its enduring spirit.
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