Michael Meth – Concept, Book and Lyrics
DONALD JONES JR. – Reverend Beaucoup / Papa Legba
Donal Jones, Jr. is a New Orleans–based director, choreographer, and actor; Brother Martin High School and Northwestern State University Alum, with additional study at New Orleans Ballet Academy, American Dance Festival, and Spectrum Dance Theater. Broadway credits include Frozen, Aladdin, and Chicago; Off-Broadway: Sweet Charity and West Side Story; and the national tour of The Color Purple. Film credits include Sinners. His choreography spans stage, Nickelodeon’s “Blue’s Clues,” and Netflix’s “Dee and Friends in Oz.” Follow @doniejunior
Martee LeBow – Composer
KADEJAH ONE HIGDON – Miss Ilean
A native of New Orleans, Kadejah Oné is elated to play Miss Ilene in “Last Night At The Rue Bayou.” Graduating from Bowie State University with a BFA in Musical Theater, her more prominent performances include “Spunk” as Blues Speak Woman (John F. Kennedy Center), “Dreamgirls” as Effie Melody White (Big League Productions), and “Rock of Ages” as Justice Charlier (Phoenix Entertainment). When not performing, she enjoys reading and cooking red beans and rice. Kadejah believes Musical Theater is HEALING! She thanks God, her Mother, and her family and friends for their endless support and encouragement to pursue her dreams.
Tracey Conyer Lee - Director
CALDRICK WILLIAMS – Tiny
Caldrick “Cally Cal” Williams is a singer-songwriter, R&B artist, and actor with a passion for storytelling through music and performance. Known for blending smooth vocals with honest songwriting, his music is available on streaming platforms under the name Cally Cal, with plans to explore new sounds in the future. A lover of theater and live performance, he is excited to be part of the production Last Night at the Rue Bayou, continuing to expand his artistry on both the stage and in the studio.
Irwin Fisch – Music Supervisor
DERI’ANDRA TUCKER – La Fonda
As a native daughter of New Orleans, Deri has toured nationally and internationally in Broadway Tours such as Dreamgirls in Seoul, South Korea, The 20th Anniversary Tour of RENT, and Ain’t Too Proud: The Life and Times of The Temptations. She is also a former NFL Super Bowl & Pro Bowl Cheerleader for the New Orleans Saints; and a proud alumna of Dillard University and McDonogh 35 Senior High School.
Deri dedicates her performance to her family and her late Father Derrick Mushatt who was tragically killed by gun violence on the streets of New Orleans.
Instagram: @Ms.Deri
Irwin Fisch – Music Supervisor
ANDREW MICHAEL ANTOINE – Robicheaux
Andrew is beyond thrilled to join this powerful story; Bringing The Rue Bayou to life, with THIS cast, in his hometown, is a dream come true. Some of his favorite roles include Mozart in Amadeus, the Balladeer/Oswald in Assassins, and most recently, Nostradamus in Something’s Rotten, which earned him a Bougie nomination for Best Individual Performance in a Musical. He dedicates this show to the creative artists of the NOLA theater community.
MARK RUBINSKY and TONY CASTRIGNO (MTTM Theatrics – Producers)
REGGIE McNEIL – Young King B & Others
Reginald “Reggie” McNeil is a Louisiana-based actor and vocalist known for his bold stage presence, powerful voice, and dynamic storytelling. His recent credits include A Raisin in the Sun, Dreamgirls, Fame, Alice in Wonderland, and Annie. Reggie is deeply grateful for every opportunity to bring stories to life and connect with audiences through theater. With a passion for performance and a heart for the craft, he continues to grow as an artist while sharing his voice and energy on stages wherever the work calls.
Lisa Dozier Shacket (LDK Productions) - General managers
KEITH CLAVERIE – Sheriff & Others
Keith Claverie is an actor and marketer from New Orleans. Recent credits: Guys and Dolls (Le Petit Theatre), Company (Summer Lyric Theatre at Tulane) and The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged) (New Orleans Shakespeare Festival at Tulane). A member of The NOLA Project, Keith has won three Big Easy Awards for his work with the company (Oregon Trail, Twelfth Night, The Henchman). Keith thanks the Rue Krewe for this unforgettable opportunity. Love to L.L.C.!
Irwin Fisch – Music Supervisor
TIM DAVIS – Stormy & Others
Tim is thrilled to join the cast of “Last Night at the Rue Bayou”. Select regional credits include: Riff Raff in “The Rocky Horror Show” (The Hippodrome Theatre), Springtime Tenor in “The Producers” (City Springs Theatre Company), Bruce Sudano in Summer: The Donna Summer Musical (Red Mountain Theatre), Righteous Brother/Neil Sedaka in “Beautiful: The Carole King Musical” (Slow Burn Theatre Company, The Palace Theatre), and Mr. Sowerberry/Dr. Grimwig in “Oliver” (The Palace Theatre). Thanks to his family, friends, LDK Productions, MTTM, and the team at FSE! Insta: @tmdavis3
MARK RUBINSKY and TONY CASTRIGNO (MTTM Theatrics – Producers)
QUEEN SHEREEN – Mama Lachatte & Others
Queen Shereen Macklin is a New York native now based in New Orleans. Performer, educator, intuitive healer, and entrepreneur, her past roles include Mrs. Muller (Doubt), Shug Avery (The Color Purple), Santee (Le Code Noir), and Miss Prism (The Importance of Being Earnest). She portrays Rose Nicaud in Coffee and Calas demo classes and tours, sharing the story of the historic New Orleans coffee vendor. She co-leads these experiences with Chef Carla through Queen Heritage. Proud Mommy to Cerulean J. www.QueenShereen.com
Lisa Dozier Shacket (LDK Productions) - General managers
MADISON MARGARET CLARK – Young Miss Ilean & Others
Madison Margaret Clark, a versatile performer and writer, is a graduate of the New Orleans Center for Creative Arts (’21, Musical Theatre) and Boston Conservatory at Berklee (BFA ‘25, Contemporary Theatre). She garnered her first professional theatre lead role in Lyric Stage Boston’s 2025 production of Crumbs from the Table of Joy by Lynn Nottage. She plays the lead role in the forthcoming short film, In Her Name, shot in Little Rock, Arkansas, and recently wrapped production as an actor in the forthcoming Atun-Shei feature film, The Vampires of New Orleans. Madison is an advocate for diversity within the arts.
Irwin Fisch – Music Supervisor
RAYSHAUGHN ARMANT – Spirit Of the Rue
MARK RUBINSKY and TONY CASTRIGNO (MTTM Theatrics – Producers)
MELANA LLOYD – Spirit Of the Rue
Melana Lloyd is a versatile performer and Lafayette native. She holds an MFA in Dance from NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts and a B.S. in Education from LSU. National/International Tours: The Color Purple (Olivia), Hairspray. Off-Broadway: Soul Doctor, Klezmer Nutcracker. Regional: Creole Nutcracker, Little Shop of Horrors, Nunsense, Beehive, Smokey Joe’s Cafe. TV: Boardwalk Empire (HBO). A former Kindergarten teacher and current Academic Language Therapist, she is honored to lend her expertise to Last Night at the Rue Bayou. Special thanks to my Mom for her continued support and to Donald for making the call. Some prayers are answered swiftly!