To enrich the community, share thought provoking narratives, and create nurturing environments through the arts.
Cultivating an artistically conscious community, through innovative and accessible performances that celebrate humanity and the power of storytelling.
Founding Managing Director / CEO
Zaylin Yates is the Founding Managing Director of Brévo Theatre, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to amplifying the voices of young Black artists and showcasing underrepresented talent across theatre, dance, and performance. Through inclusive, boundary-pushing storytelling and color-conscious casting, Zaylin champions new works that give rise to diverse perspectives and cultural dialogue.
In addition to leading Brévo, Zaylin serves as an Manager of Community Engagement at the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County, where he oversees production logistics, coordinates artistic programming, and manages budgets across the center’s dynamic performance slate.
A proud Florida A&M University alumnus, Zaylin holds an M.B.A., B.S. in Business Administration, and B.A. in Theatre Performance. Over the past decade, he has produced, directed, and performed in acclaimed productions including Detroit ’67, The Colored Museum, and Legally Blonde: The Musical. A natural collaborator, Zaylin thrives on cultivating excellence and authenticity in every artist and story he brings to life.
Zaylin’s leadership and artistry have earned him recognition as a 2022 South Florida Legacy 40 Under 40 Honoree and an ICABA Salute to Men Who Lead Honoree and the 2024 Lead With Your Art Community Trailblazer Award Recipient.
“If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together.” – African Proverb
Producing Artistic Director
Terrence “TM” Pride is a native of Quincy, Florida, and a graduate of Florida A&M University in theater performance and dance. He received his Master of Education in Urban Education from Florida International University in 2022. He has choreographed over 60 pieces of work, including musicals and dance recitals. A man of many talents; director, choreographer, dancer, costume designer, and teacher. Terrence can be seen on the stage or behind the camera; Rialto Theatre’s American Black Princess, HBO’s Love Craft Country are two of his most recent productions. He completed his third year as a principal dancer with Peter London Global Dance Company in 2022.
His career as a professional teaching artist began in 2012, as the director of the arts program for 21st Century Fun2Learn Camp for four years in Gadsden County. He continued his work in arts administration at the Joan Kroc Atlanta Theater Camp, Florida Studio Theatre in Sarasota, FL, Apalachee Tapestry School of the Arts in Tallahassee, FL, Ailey Camp Miami at the Adrienne Arsht Center, and lastly Dillard Center for the Arts in Fort Lauderdale. Terrence curated Definitive Arts: Arts Integrated Education, lessons for the classroom teacher infuse common core with fun and energetic elements of drama and dance! As a scholar and advocate for cultural and arts education, he aspires to create safe and nurturing spaces for arts and cultural exploration and representation through theater and dance.
Through his involvement with local and state grant committees, The E.A.T.N. Project, which connects communities and schools, and the South Florida Afro Pride organization which promotes health and wellness amongst the black LGBTQAI+ community, Terrence is actively engaged in community and collaboration. Recently, T.M. Pride received the Sara Spencer Child Drama Award from the Southeastern Theatre Conference for his dynamic and engaging work for young people.
For more visit: TerrencePride.com.
Zaylin Yates
President / Treasurer
Terrence Pride
Vice President
Lakeisha Frith
Member
Austin Gaskin
Member
Steven Guez
Member
Corey Mitchell
Member
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