Keith Lee Grant
Professor
Building
Compton - Goethals Hall
Office
313
Phone
212-650-5960
Keith Lee Grant
Profile
Educational Philosophy
My primary goal as a teacher of theatre arts is to prepare my students for the challenges that they will undoubtedly encounter when they move on to graduate programs or into professional careers. A comprehensive curriculum (voice, movement, acting technique, theatre history and text analysis, etc.) is paramount to the achievement of this goal. Consequently, I work to expose my students to a diverse and challenging range of exercises, projects, texts and written assignments that will prepare them for their professional careers as actors, directors, producers, designers or stage technicians, etc.
Education
Degrees
M.F.A. The Yale Drama School
M.A. The Pennsylvania State University
B.F.A. The University of Utah
Certificate
The American Conservatory Theater's Actor Training Program
Other Training and Education
Alvin Ailey Dance Center
Society of Fight Directors and Choreographers, Utah
Shakespeare Festival
Repertory Dance Theater
Summer Workshop 1974
STEPS Dance Center
Theater for a New Audience,
Summer Shakespeare Workshop 2002
Courses Taught
Musical Theatre Workshop
African American Dramatic Literature
Introduction to Theatre
Acting 1: Beginning Acting
Movement
Publications
Publications
WRITTEN BY PROFESSOR GRANT:
"An Acting Experience"
The Actor's Image: Movement Training for Stage and Screen by Jean Sabatine
Backstage Books, 1995
"Introduction"
Jazz Dance Theatre Technique DVD by Jean Sabatine, directed by Keith Lee Grant, produced by the University of Connecticut - Storrs
Released by Insight Media, January 2010
ARTICLES WRITTEN ABOUT PROFESSOR GRANT:
https://www.cuny.edu/news/finding-fulfillment-in-the-arts-and-academic-space/
https://www.broadwayworld.com/people/Keith-Lee-Grant/
FLAHOOLEY NYT
https://www.nytimes.com/2009/12/29/theater/reviews/29flahooley.html
DREAMGIRLS
https://www.nytimes.com/2012/09/04/theater/reviews/dreamgirls-at-harlem-repertory-theater.html
LOVE’S LABOUR’S LOST
https://www.nytimes.com/1982/05/16/theater/theater-love-s-labor-s.html
West Side Story
https://amsterdamnews.com/news/2014/12/11/west-side-east-side/
Stagebuddy Article
TDF
Article about JAMAICA
https://www.tdf.org/on-stage/tdf-stages/after-60-years-this-musical-is-getting-a-revival/
Metro Philadelphia Magazine/BIG
https://metrophiladelphia.com/bristol-riverside-theatre-big-the-musical/
Philly Gay Calendar
https://phillygaycalendar.com/2024/04/01/when-a-boys-wish-magically-becomes-true/
Professional Associations
Professional Associations
Pantera/Murphy, The Agency (Exclusive Client: 2021-Present) https://www.panteramurphytheagency.com/
The Society of Stage Directors and Choreographers: Full Member (2006-Present)
Harlem Repertory Theatre, Founder and Artistic Director (2004-Present)
https://www.harlemrepertorytheatre.com
Lally Talent Agency (Exclusive Client: 1994-2001)
Oregon Dance Theater (Artistic Coordinator 1987-89)
American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (1982-Present)
Actors Equity Association (1984-Present)
Screen Actor's Guild (2012-Present)
TEACHING
The City College of New York (2001 – Present, Tenured Professor)
Dartmouth College (Guest Professor – Fall 1993)
Binghamton University (Guest Professor – Spring 1994)
Cornell University (Assistant Professor, 1989-1995)
University of Connecticut/Connecticut Repertory Theatre (Guest Artist – Spring 1992)
University of Nebraska – Lincoln (Assistant Professor, 1987-1989)
Western Illinois University (Assistant Professor, 1984-1987)
University of Connecticut (Lecturer, 1983-1984)
Productions
Awards and Grants
2015 Yip Harburg Foundation Grant
2016 AUDELCO Nomination for Outstanding Musical
2017 Yip Harburg Foundation Grant
2013/14 Yip Harburg Foundation Grant
2013 AUDELCO Award for Best Director of a Musical
2013 AUDELCO Nomination for Best Choreographer of a Musical
2013 AUDELCO Award for Outstanding Musical Production
Yale University, Leon Burkes Walker Scholarship
The American Conservatory Theatre, Performance Scholarship
2010 AUDELCO Award for Best Director of a Musical
2010 AUDELCO Award for Best Choreographer of a Musical
2010 AUDELCO Nomination for Outstanding Musical Production
2009 AUDELCO Nomination for Best Director of a Musical
2009 AUDELCO Nomination for Best Choreography
2009 AUDELCO Nomination for Musical Production of the Year
2009 Yip Harburg Foundation Grant
2004 Impact Ensemble Theatre's Dream-keeper Award
Acting
Broadway/National
LINK TO PERFORMANCE CREDITS:
https://www.backstage.com/u/keith-lee-grant-grant/
RAGTIME – Director: Frank Galati/Graciella Danielle,
(Booker T. Washington/ Coalhouse Understudy)
MARIE CHRISTINE – Director: Graciella Danielle,
(Jean L'Adresse)
SHOWBOAT Harold Prince/Susan Stroman,
(Ensemble)
Off-Broadway and Off-Off Broadway
City Center Stage 2
REUNIONS,
(Ensemble/Understudy Don Gonzalo)
The Space at Irondale
AS YOU LIKE IT,
(Duke Senior and Duke Fredrick)
Theatre Row (J Spotlight Musicals)
THE BAKER'S WIFE,
(Cornelius)
Playwrights Horizon
THE BUBBLY BLACK GIRL…,
(Father)
The Jewish Repertory Theatre
ABIE'S ISLAND ROSE,
(Mr. Hyacinth)
Amas Musical Theatre (Theatre Row Theatre)
REUNION,
(Mr. Drumwright)
The New Federal Theatre
IN DAHOMEY,
(Mr. Rareback)
The York Theatre
SPIN,
(reading)
The Kitchen Theatre
THE THREE WILLIES,
(Barry Bradley)
St. Marks Church
GENEOLOGY,
(Soloist)
New York Theatre Workshop
VODU,
(Workshop)
Regional/Acting (Representative)
The Yale Repertory Theatre
LOVE'S LABOURS LOST
(King of Navarre)
TIMON OF ATHENS
(Titus)
BEEF NO CHICKEN
(Joe Cardiff)
MASTER HAROLD AND THE BOYS
(understudy)
Pittsburg Public Theatre
A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM IN HARLEM
(Theseus/Oberon)
Theatre Aspen
GYPSY
(Pop)
THE Argyle Theatre
BEAUTY AND THE BEAST
(Maurice)
PRINCE OF EGYPT
(Seti)
John W. Engeman Theatre
WHITE CHRISTMAS
(General Waverly)
Contemporary American Theatre Festival
WHAT WILL HAPPEN TO ALL THAT BEAUTY
(Reggie/Troy)
Bristol Riverside Theatre – Bethel PA.
BIG
(Mr. McMillian)
Ashland Shakespeare Festival
THE TEMPEST
(Ariel)
HENRY VI part 2
(Duke of Suffolk)
THE MERCHANT OF VENICE
(Lorenzo)
A TASTE OF HONEY
(Jimmy)
MOTHER COURAGE AND HER CHILDREN
(Soldier)
TARTUFFE
(Monsieur Loyal)
KING LEAR
(Soldier)
MEASURE FOR MEASURE
(Abhorson)
NOEL COWARD AND JEROME KERN REVUE
(Soloist)
Indiana Repertory Theatre
MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING
(Don Pedro)
Syracuse Stage
A CHRISTMAS CAROL
(Jessup)
Riverside Theatre, Revo Florida
MORNING AFTER GRACE
(Ollie)
The Connecticut Repertory Theatre
FENCES
(Bono)
ANYTHING GOES
(Lord Evelyn)
The Pioneer Theatre
SCHOOL FOR WIVES
THE TIME OF YOUR LIFE
(Pinball Willie)
KISS ME KATE
(Paul)
SHE LOVES ME
(Ensemble)
NO NO NANETTE
(Ensemble)
MY FAIR LADY
(Harry)
Theatre 138
CARNIVAL
(Paul)
JACQUES BREL IS ALIVE AND WELL AND LIVING IN PARIS
(Soloist)
GYPSY
(Uncle Jocko)
THE TAMING OF THE SHREW
(Petruchio)
THE REHEARSAL
(Michael)
Salt Lake Acting Company
ROAR OF THE GREASPAINT…
(The “Negro”)
Atlantic Theatre Company (Barnstable, MA)
A MIDSUMMERS NIGHT'S DREAM
(Demetrius)
THE THREE PENNY OPERA
(Ballad Singer)
THE ROOT OF THE MANDRAKE
(Siro)
GOREY TALES
(Soloist)
NOEL AND COLE
(Soloist)
The Ivoryton Playhouse
JACQUES BREL IS ALIVE AND WELL AND LIVING IN PARIS
(Soloist)
A JEROME KERN REVUE
(Soloist)
North Shore Musical Theatre
WAITRESSS
(Joe)
ABYSSINIA
(Brother Jones)
Jazz Dance Theater
(Guest Artist)
Cast Recordings
REUNIONS: City Center Stage 2 / Off-Broadway Original Cast Album
(Chip Zien, Bryan Fenkart, Joanna Gushak, Chilina Kennedy, Courtney Reed, Daniel Torres, Janet Aldreich and Pearl Rhein.)
ABIE'S ISLAND ROSE: Off-Broadway Original Cast Album
(With Heather MacRae, Steven Rosen, and Carla Woods)
MARIE CHRISTINE: Broadway Original Cast Album
(With Audra MacDonald, Mary Testa, Vivian Reed, and Darius DeHass)
REUNION: Off-Broadway Original Cast Album
(with Don Burroughs, Donna Lynne Champlin, Jonathan Hadley and Harriet Foy)
Television
REDEMPTION AT CHERRY SPRINGS
Lifetime Television
(Policeman)
All My Children
ABC Television
(Detective Johnson)
Another World
NBC Television
(Chairman of the Board of Directors)
One Life to Live
ABC Television
(Lawyer)
The Edge of Night
ABC Television/Proctor and Gamble
(Troy Bannister) 45 episodes
Jazz (Voice-over, Ken Burns Series)
Public Broadcasting Network
(Voice of Adam Clayton Powel Sr.)
The Jay Leno Show
NBC Television
Scene from, RAGTIME (Performer)
Link To IMBD Page:
https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0335500/
Films
RESSURECTION, IFC Films
(Doctor Burns/Uncredited)
THE WHITE HOUSE PLUMBER, HBO
(Police Officer/Uncredited)
Short Films
FUNDAMENTAL SHAPES,
(Clark)
SAWDUST,
(Lennard)
LAST CALL,
(Rob)
HOME COMING
(Otis Thomas)
BRAKE, (post-production)
(Schroeder)
KISS GOODBYE, (Post-production)
(Harry)
Link To IMBD Page:
https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0335500/
PROFESSIONAL
Directing
Theatre For the New City
FLAHOOLEY
Hamilton, Bermuda
DREAMGIRLS
The Cincinnati Opera
MARGARET GARNER (Selected Scenes)
The Germantown Performing Arts Center (Memphis, TN)
THE PROMISE (Opera)
TheatreworksUSA
THE COLOR OF JUSTICE (2003, 2004, 2007, 2008 NATIONAL TOUR)
PLAY TO WIN (2006 NATIONAL TOUR)
ROSA PARKS (2008 Workshop)
Circa 21 Dinner Theatre
VOYAGE TO NEVER NEVER LAND
The Harlem Repertory Theater
IN THE HEIGHTS
THE WIZARD OF OZ
A RAISIN IN THE SUN
THE COLORED MUSEUM
A HARLEM CHRISTMAS CAROL
TAMBOURINES TO GLORY
THE WIZ (2014 REVIVAL)
WEST SIDE STORY
A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM
FINIAN/FLAHOOLEY (A double bill)
FOR COLORED GIRLS WHO HAVE CONSIDERED SUICIDE WHEN THE RAINBOW IS ENUF
DREAMGIRLS (2012 Revival)
AIN'T MISBEHAVIN
AS YOU LIKE IT
FINIAN'S RAINBOW
TAMBOURINES TO GLORY
THE WIZ
VODU
HAIR
ONCE ON THIS ISLAND
CABARET
DREAMGIRLS
BYE BYE BIRDIE
THE WIZ (2009 Revival)
FLAHOOLEY
PIPPIN
SWEET CHARITY
The Connecticut Repertory Theatre
SOUTH PACIFIC
CARNIVAL
The Nebraska Repertory Theatre
SHE LOVES ME
PIPPIN
UNIVERSITY/COLLEGE
DIRECTING
The Yale Cabaret
2x2x4
Dartmouth College
BLUES FOR MISTER CHARLIE
Yale University (Ezra Stiles College)
JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR
NYU Tisch School of the Arts, (Stella Adler Conservatory)
SHORT EYES
DUTCHMAN
TAMBOURINES TO GLORY
NYU Hot Ink New Play Reading Festival
ALKI
REMEMBERANCE
SWEET MAMA STRINGBEAN
Cornell University
WEST SIDE STORY
AS YOU LIKE IT
THE CAUCASIAN CHALK CIRCLE
CABARET
THE DANCE AND THE RAILROAD
THE DARK AT THE TOP OF THE STAIRS
Ashland Shakespeare Festival (Black Swan Project)
MY FAVORITE THINGS
THE APPLE TREE
Summer Music Theatre
MAME
BYE BYE BIRDIE
The University of Nebraska
SWEENEY TODD
PIPPIN
THE DEVILS
PICNIC
BROADWAY MELODIES
LA CABARET
Western Illinois University
COWBOY MOUTH
A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC
SWEET CHARITY
AS YOU LIKE IT
ADVENTURES TO NEVER NEVER LAND
CABARET
PIPPIN
The City College of New York
IN THE HEIGHTS
JAMAICA
A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM/AS YOU LIKE IT
THE APPLE TREE
WEST SIDE STORY
CABARET
HAIR
THE WIZARD OF OZ
YOU'RE A GOOD MAN, CHARLIE BROWN
A BRONX CHRISTMAS CAROL
TAMBOURINES TO GLORY
FLAHOOLEY
The University of Connecticut
THE BEAR
THE APPLE TREE
IT’S RAINING MEN
Professional Choreography
Theatre for The New City
FLAHOOLEY
Hamilton, Bermuda
DREAM GIRLS
The Cincinnati Opera
MARGARET GARNER (Selected Scenes)
The Germantown Performing Arts Center (Memphis, TN)
THE PROMISE (Opera)
TheatreworksUSA
THE COLOR OF JUSTICE (2003, 2004, 2007, 2008 NATIONAL TOUR)
PLAY TO WIN (2006 NATIONAL TOUR)
ROSA PARKS (2008 Workshop)
Circa 21 Dinner Theatre
THE UNSINKABLE MOLLY BROWN
VOYAGE TO NEVER NEVER LAND
The Harlem Repertory Theatre
IN THE HEIGHTS
THE WIZARD OF OZ
AIN’T MISBEHAVIN’
JAMAICA
THE COLORED MUSEUM
A HARLEM CHRISTMAS CAROL
THE WIZ (2014 REVIVAL)
WEST SIDE STORY
A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM
FINIAN/FLAHOOLEY (A double bill)
FOR COLORED GIRLS WHO HAVE CONSIDERED SUICIDE WHEN THE RAINBOW IS ENUF
DREAMGIRLS (2012 Revival)
AIN'T MISBEHAVIN'
FINIAN'S RAINBOW
TAMBOURINES TO GLORY
THE WIZ
VODU
HAIR
ONCE ON THIS ISLAND
CABARET
DREAMGIRLS
BYE BYE BIRDIE
THE WIZ (2009 Revival)
FLAHOOLEY
Nutmeg Theatre Company
THE LUCKY ONES
The Connecticut Rep
SOUTH PACIFIC
CARNIVAL
PIPPIN
The Nebraska Repertory Theatre
SHE LOVES ME
PIPPIN
Ashland Shakespeare Festival (Black Swan Project)
MY FAVORITE THINGS
THE APPLE TREE
THE OFFERING
Summer Music Theatre
MAME
BYE BYE BIRDIE
Tom’s Café
JACQUES BREL…
COLLEGE AND UNIVERSITY
CHOREOGRAPHY
The Yale Cabaret
2x2x4
Yale University (Ezra Stiles College)
JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR
Cornell University
WEST SIDE STORY
CABARET
A MY NAME IS ALICE
CYRNO DE BERGERAC
The University of Nebraska
SWEENEY TODD
PIPPIN
BROADWAY MELODIES
LA CABARET
CHRISTMAS CAROL
Western Illinois University
A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC
SWEET CHARITY
ADVENTURES TO NEVER NEVER LAND
CABARET
BYE BYE BIRDIE
MAME
THE TAMING OF THE SHREW
WEST SIDE STORY Suite
THE PROMISE OF LIVING
TRAVESTIES
TAMING OF THE SHREW (Stage Combat Choreography)
HAMLET (Stage Combat Choreography)
The City College of New York
IN THE HEIGHTS
JAMAICA
A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM/AS YOU LIKE IT/
THE PROMISE OF LIVING
THE APPLE TREE
WEST SIDE STORY
CABARET
HAIR
THE WIZARD OF OZ
YOU'RE A GOOD MAN, CHARLIE BROWN
A BRONX CHRISTMAS CAROL
A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM
PERICLES
THE WINTER'S TALE