Who We Are
Whispered.
Silenced.
Erased.
Ignored…
But not lost.
Our stories endure —
Waiting… waiting for the STAGE
to set untold stories free.
I believe in equity.
In the marrow of my being, in the quiet recesses of my soul, I believe every human being carries the divine right to live fully—to love, to create, to become. Not equally, but equitably. With resources shaped to their individual truths, with opportunities that meet them where they are and lift them to where they dream.
True democracy begins where equity lives—in the daily practice of fairness, inclusion, and justice for all.
My life has been shaped by an unwavering faith in artistry, equity, and democracy. To lead Harlem Stage, rooted in the cultural richness and unparalleled legacy of Harlem, is an honor beyond measure. But this moment—this charged, complex, and uncertain now—calls us to something deeper.
Dr. Indira Etwaroo
CEO & Artistic Director
Honoring Harlem Stage History
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Our Leadership
Dr. Indira Etwaroo
CEO & Artistic Director
Jelani Buckner
Director of The Gatehouse Facilities and Operations
Margaret Hunt
Development Lead
Deirdre May
Chief Marketing Officer
Martha Samuel
Director of Finance
Karlvy Smith
Institutional Strategist & Development Lead
Our Team
Acey Anderson
Operations | Manager of The Gatehouse Facility
Lamont Askins
Marketing | Senior Manager of Internal Communications & Customer Relations
Katie Burke
Marketing | Graphic Design
Devin Cameron
Programming & Production | Light & Projections Designer
Bethany Cintron
Programming & Production | Community, Education, & Social Initiatives Manager
Zenzele Daniels
Programming & Production | Programming & Production Manager
Ebony Devereaux
Development | Development Operations
Denzel Fields
Programming & Production | Partnership and Programming Manager
Julianna Friedman
Development | Associate Director of Individual & Foundational Giving
Theodora Kuslan
Marketing | Senior Director of Marketing
Jordan Morales
Operations | Facilities & Maintenance Associate
Jorge Rosario
Programming & Production | Costume & Wardrobe Designer and Supervisor
Donna Walker-Kuhne
Community Engagement Advisor
Our Board
Courtney Lee Mitchell
President
Mark Thomas
Vice President
Larry McRae
Treasurer and Chair, Finance and Audit Committee
Michael A. Young
Secretary
Angela Glover Blackwell
Chair, Development Committee
Blair Washington
Chair, Nominating & Governance Committee
Board of Directors
Harlem Stage Board of Directors
Ronald K. Alexander
JoAnn K. Chase
Hugh Dancy and Claire Danes
Dr. Indira Etwaroo
Angela Glover Blackwell – Chair, Development Committee
Courtney Lee Mitchell – President
Channing Martin
Larry McRae – Treasurer and Chair, Finance and Audit Committee
Jamila Ponton Bragg
Rebecca Robertson
Mark Thomas – Vice President
Tamara Tunie
Heather Wagoner
Blair Washington – Chair, Nominating & Governance Committee
Alisha Johnson Wilder and Todd Wilder
Michael Young – Secretary
Inaugural Advisory Circle to the CEO & Artistic Director
Denise Young, Inaugural Chair
Gabrielle Armand
Shirleena Celestine
Karen Brooks Hopkins
Kenny Leon
Wendell Pierce
Voza Rivers
Our Venue
Harlem Stage’s historic Gatehouse, designed by architect Frederick S. Cook, is nestled alongside The City College of New York, Aaron Davis Hall, and A. Philip Randolph High School, standing as a cultural beacon on the vibrant corner of 135th Street and Convent Avenue and welcoming New Yorkers from all walks of life. Once a vital part of the Croton Aqueduct system—a remarkable 19th-century engineering feat, constructed between 1884–1890 to provide fresh water to the city starting in 1890—this West Harlem landmark reflects the city’s rich legacy. Its Romanesque Revival architecture showcases both its grandeur and timeless beauty.
How to Visit Harlem Stage
Located in the heart of Harlem on the cultural corner of 135th Street and Convent Avenue next to The City College of New York, the Harlem Stage Gatehouse is easily accessible by subway, bus, car, bike, or on foot.