About Dwayne Clark
Dwayne Clark is a celebrated actor, singer, educator, performance coach and motivational speaker. For over two decades he has graced Broadway, off-Broadway, film, television, national and international stages to critical acclaim.
His passion for people and the arts have made him a versatile person and performer.
Dwayne made his NY Opera Debut as ‘Sportin Life’ with New York City Opera in 2000. Shortly after, he portrayed the character in the Emmy Nominated Live at Lincoln Center broadcast of Porgy and Bess—and was said to be "a limber tenor with athleticism and grace" New York Times. He has toured internationally playing the role nationwide and in Europe.
Dwayne appeared in the Tony and Grammy Award winning revival of The Color Purple. He has also performed in Spiderman Turn Off The Dark. He was in the Tony award winning Broadway cast of In The Heights. Other Broadway credits include: Smokey Joe’s Café, Tony Award Winning RENT, and Tarzan The Musical performing with Phil Collins on a promotional tour.
Other favorite performances include: My Favorite Broadway performing with Nathan Lane; Opening act at the Motown Café New York for the Temptations, 4 tops, Martha Reeves and the Vandellas, and Dianna Ross.
Dwayne has appeared on screen in EAT, PRAY, LOVE and The Michael Fox Show. Dwayne Clark's voice can be heard in national radio voice overs for McDonalds, Sierra Mist, Sprite, Dominos Pizza, Public Service Announcements and on his podcast on Anchor Radio.
Dwayne is the featured voice of “Playground” an audio book about bullying from writer Curtis “50 cent’ Jackson. Dwayne can be seen in a Nike basketball freestyle commercial/video which featured some of the best NBA, WNBA, and street basketball legends.
DWAYNE IS CURRENTLY ON BROADWAY IN SHUCKED! THE MUSICAL
Dwayne proudly donates thousands of hours performing, teaching, coaching and volunteering in and around the local community. His extensive education & outreach services include work with:Broadway Serves | Revolution Latina | Broadway Cares/Equity Fights Aids | Midtown Direct Rep | Link Community School | Marion P Thomas Charter School | Theater for Young Audiences | The Jimmy V Foundation | President Clinton's Summer of Service | Weekend Nursery School | Christ Church | New Jersey Performing Arts Center | Broadway Classrooms | Passaic County Adult Day Care | Bay Shore Health Care Center | Mentoring USA