The Young, Gifted & Brave Conservatory is an intensive theatre program designed for young actors from diverse and underserved communities who are passionate about high-quality actor training and performance education. Through immersive workshops, one-on-one coaching, and professional mentorship, students develop the skills necessary to shine on stage and beyond.
Throughout the school year, students receive ongoing one-on-one coaching and specialized workshops with industry professionals. This training prepares them for the summer session, where they apply their skills in a fully staged musical theatre production, performed for the community.
About 6 weeks in the summer, participants train in:
Who Can Join?
High-Quality Training: Learn from professional artists and educators with real industry experience.
Performance Opportunities: Star in a full-scale musical production at the end of the summer.
Comprehensive Skill Development: Build confidence in acting, dance, and voice training.
Mentorship & Networking: Connect with industry professionals and peers who share your passion.
Community Impact: Be part of an initiative that fosters diversity, equity, and artistic excellence.
Mr. Harris attended Alabama State University. In his current home, Atlanta, Georgia, he has served on many arts committees including the Georgia Council for the Arts, and the Advisory Dance Panel for the Bureau of Cultural Affairs. He holds to his credit the 1996 Helen Hayes Award for Outstanding Choreography and has been honored with a nomination for the same award for Best Supporting Actor.
Mr. Harris was also nominated for an off-Broadway award, The AUDELOC for ensemble performance of the year 1998. He has received a 2009, 2010, 2011, & 2016 Giorgee Award for Best Director & Best Show of the Year. He served as the first choreographer on the popular reboot TV show Dynasty season 3 episode 4. In 2013 and 2019 he received Atlanta’s top theatre award, The Suzi Bass Award for Outstanding Director of a Play.
Dr. Arnekua Jackson is an award-winning music educator, choral director, and advocate for diversity in music education. With over 14 years of experience, she serves as Fine Arts Department Chair at Boynton Beach High School and an Adjunct Professor at Palm Beach State College. A Teacher of the Year honoree and Dwyer Award finalist, she has raised over $100,000 for student performances at Carnegie Hall. Dr. Jackson is also the author of I Belong in Music, a nationally recognized children’s book promoting minority representation. State Chair for the Florida Music Educators Association Multicultural Network, she continues to inspire through mentorship, research, and advocacy.
DeWitt Cooper III is an award-winning performer, choreographer, director, and educator. As Artistic Director of CooperMorgan Dance, he has worked with Disney, Norwegian Cruise Line, and BET’s Gospel Super Fest and performed in In the Heights, Dreamgirls, and Aida. A Douglas Anderson School of the Arts instructor, he led its first all-POC Once on This Island to two Applause Awards. He also directs The Legacy Project, honoring Douglas Anderson’s impact.
Bryan-Keyth Wilson (He/Him) is an award-winning playwright, producer, and advocate for diversity in the arts. As the founding artistic director of The Creative Co-Lab TX|NYC, he has produced Off-Off-Broadway works and developed acclaimed plays, including FOR COLORED BOYZ, which won multiple literary awards. A Paterson Playwright Residency Award winner, his works include sTrapped, The Caregiver, and Annexed. He is currently developing THE BOY FROM TROY, a musical on Congressman John Lewis. Wilson also writes comics, founding THE TALENTED TENTH series. A member of The Dramatists Guild, he champions bold storytelling. IG: @literaryprince
Eddie R Brown III (Miami, FL) attended the New World School of the Arts, Miami FL - DePaul University (BFA 02), Chicago IL, and the Yale School of Drama (MFA 09). He’s appeared onstage at the Chicago Shakespeare Theater (Julius Caesar/Bombitty of Errors) Victory Gardens Theater (Kiwi Black), Seattle Repertory Theater (The Brothers Size), Harlem Stage (Bloodazzler), St. Louis Rep/Cincnatti Playhouse (FLY), Adrienne Arsht Center (Topdog Underdog), and The Pubic Theater (The Total Bent). At the Sundance Theater Lab he workshopped Passing Strange (03), After the War (03), Africa Kills Her Sun (11), and Wild with Happy (11). On television Eddie appeared on Rescue Me (FX), NYC 22 (CBS), and Ironside(NBC). Film credits include Home:___, and The Inevitable Defeat of Mister and Pete. Eddie served as dialect coach for David Makes Man (OWN), ” and OT Fagabenle who appears as Barak Obama in the The First Lady (SHO).
Dr. Yvette Maureen Holmes is a business strategist, professor, author, TEDx speaker, and community leader. As VP of Communications & Business Strategy at The Taylor Institute and VP of Operations & Strategic Planning for Black Women PhDs, she empowers professionals through coaching, leadership development, and mentorship. A five-time author and founder of The AMARA Woman, Dr. Yvette champions total-body wellness, business success, and personal growth. Known as the "Queen of Versatility," she inspires individuals worldwide to elevate their lives through innovation, strategy, and purpose.
At Brévo Theatre, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible environment where all individuals, including those with disabilities, can fully engage in the transformative power of the arts. Through our Young, Gifted & Brave Conservatory and all our programs, we strive to create equitable opportunities for artists, students, and audiences of all abilities.
We recognize the unique talents and perspectives that individuals with disabilities bring to the creative process, and we actively work to remove barriers—both physical and systemic—to ensure full participation in our educational, performance, and community engagement initiatives.
Our commitment includes:
Accessible Programming: Providing accommodations such as ASL interpretation, audio description, and sensory-friendly performances.
Adaptive Learning: Offering individualized support and modifications in workshops, rehearsals, and performances to meet diverse needs.
Inclusive Casting & Opportunities: Ensuring artists of all abilities are welcomed and celebrated in our productions and training programs.
Ongoing Advocacy: Continuously evaluating and improving our accessibility efforts through collaboration with disability advocacy groups and our community.
At Brévo Theatre, diversity is our strength, and inclusion is our standard. We believe that theatre should be a space where everyone—regardless of ability—can express, create, and thrive.
For accessibility requests or to learn more about how we support individuals with disabilities, please contact us at info@brevotheatre.org.