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Brandon Carter

Native of Heathsville, Virginia. PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY 14', MFA Acting.

BIO

Native of Heathsville, Virginia.

PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY 14', MFA Acting.

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STAGE CREDITS

[Immersive]
The Drunk Shakespeare Society Production, 2014
Performer [Replacement]

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David Rainey to Return as Scrooge in A CHRISTMAS CAROL at Alley Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 22, 2026

David Rainey reprises his role as Ebenezer Scrooge for the tenth time at Houston's Alley Theatre, with Amber D. Gray directing. Briana J. Resa returns in THE NIGHT SHIFT BEFORE CHRISTMAS.
Clare Longendyke to Release TWELVE PRELUDES & A FANTASY on Blue Griffin
by Rachel Stone - Aug 21, 2026

Pianist Clare Longendyke will release the first complete recording of David Colson's Twelve Preludes & a Fantasy through Blue Griffin Recording, a digital-only album exclusive.
AMERICAN SOLILOQUY: Music for Flute Alone to Release From Blue Griffin
by Rachel Stone - Aug 19, 2026

Blue Griffin Recordings will release AMERICAN SOLILOQUY: Music for Flute Alone, a two-disc solo flute survey by flutist Richard Sherman spanning eighteen American composers and 125 years of music.
Review: OTHELLO at Classical Theatre Company
by Jonathan Netek - Apr 17, 2026

Widely considered one of Shakespeare’s greatest works, and typically ranked alongside tragedies like Macbeth and Hamlet, OTHELLO explores themes of jealousy, racism, and the destructive nature of unchecked emotion. The play follows its title character, a Moorish general in the Venetian army, as he is manipulated by his ensign, Iago, into believing that his wife, Desdemona, has been unfaithful with his own lieutenant. Fueled by Iago’s lies, OTHELLO spirals into a jealous and deadly rage.
OTHELLO Comes to Classical Theatre Company This Spring
by Stephi Wild - Mar 5, 2026

Classical Theatre Company is set to stage Shakespeare's tragic play OTHELLO, offering audiences a fresh interpretation of this timeless drama.
Review: Folger Theater's JULIUS X a Masterful Re-Imagining of Shakespeare's Classic
by Andrew White - Oct 1, 2025

The Folger Theatre’s production of “Julius X,” Letson’s heartfelt and moving treatment of the break between Malcolm and the Nation of Islam, a break which culminated in his assassination at the hands of his former brothers, is a cautionary tale for our time—and for any time. 
Folger Theatre Reveals Cast And Creative Team For JULIUS X
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 21, 2025

Folger Theatre will open its 2025–26 season with Julius X: A Re-envisioning of The Tragedy of Julius Caesar by William Shakespeare, written by Al Letson, directed by Nicole Brewer, and starring Brandon Carter in the title role.
DEATH OF A SALESMAN Comes to Rec Room Arts
by Stephi Wild - Feb 26, 2025

Rec Room Arts will present a reimagining of DEATH OF A SALESMAN, Arthur Miller’s seminal work and one of the most influential plays in American history.
Review: ROMEO AND JULIET at Folger Theatre
by Peter Rouleau - Oct 9, 2024

A modern spin on an evergreen tragedy, with mixed results. Read our critic's take.
Classical Theatre of Harlem Unveils Full Cast for A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 12, 2024

The Classical Theatre of Harlem has revealed the full cast for its upcoming production of William Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream, directed by Carl Cofield. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Classical Theatre of Harlem Unveils Full Cast for A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM
by Stephi Wild - Jun 21, 2024

The Classical Theatre of Harlem has announced the full cast for its upcoming production of William Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream, directed by Carl Cofield.
Industry Pro Newsletter: North Carolina Theater Files for Chapter 11, Second Stage Gives Up the Kiser
by Alex Freeman - Feb 26, 2024

The restructuring of the industry continues - in North Carolina, Raleigh has lost one of its major institutions (for the time being) as North Carolina Theater suspends their 2024 season and files for bankruptcy. The labor movement continues to notch wins in New York, as the Atlantic Theater workers have voted to join IATSE.
Artistic Director Brandon Carter Will Depart The American Shakespeare Center
by Stephi Wild - Feb 21, 2024

The American Shakespeare Center has announced the departure of Artistic Director Brandon Carter, after his nearly four years of service.
American Shakespeare Center Reveals Vanessa Morosco as New Executive Director
by Stephi Wild - Jan 3, 2024

The American Shakespeare Center has announced the appointment of Vanessa Morosco as its new Executive Director, marking a significant milestone in the organization's journey.
Review: American Shakespeare Center's MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING is a Treat for All Seasons
by Andrew White - Aug 12, 2023

As the Summer draws to a hot close, and school days loom on the near horizon, it’s good to know that some childish antics will survive well into the Fall.  The American Shakespeare Center in Staunton, Virginia, has pulled out the stops with Shakespeare’s zany take on the battle of the sexes, Much Ado About Nothing. 
American Shakespeare Center Announces Fall Season
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 27, 2023

American Shakespeare Center (ASC) finishes its 35th Anniversary Season and its celebration of the 400th Anniversary of Shakespeare's First Folio with a flourish, with vivid portrayals of two of Shakespeare's most complex and compelling characters: the bitter, tortured prince Hamlet and the proud, relentless warrior Coriolanus.
American Shakespeare Center Summer 2022 Season To Include Antoinette Nwandu's PASS OVER
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 5, 2022

American Shakespeare Center continues its 2022 season with a summer slate of plays that explore the connections between Shakespeare classics and contemporary theatre. Added to the list of previously announced titles will be the Antoinette Nwandu's groundbreaking drama Pass Over, which thrilled audiences on Broadway in summer 2021.
Industry Pro Newsletter: Closing vs Hiatus, Does the Subscription Model Still Make Sense?
by Alex Freeman - Jan 18, 2022

News of more closings - and planned reopenings - highlighted the Broadway news last week, and Broadway and many regions also announced an extension of mask mandates and vaccination requirements for audiences into the spring, serving as a reminder that the path to that final “new normal” will likely have a few more twists and turns before we arrive.
Brandon Carter Becomes First Person of Color Named Artistic Director of the American Shakespeare Center
by Stephi Wild - Jan 10, 2022

Brandon Carter, a resident actor with the American Shakespeare Center since 2018, was named the new artistic director of the American Shakespeare Center.
Last Chance To Vote For The BroadwayWorld Washington, DC Awards; JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Staff - Dec 27, 2021

This is the last chance to vote for the 2021 BroadwayWorld Washington, DC Awards! The 2021 Regional Awards honor productions which had their first performance between October 1, 2020 through September 30, 2021.

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