Dale Shields

John F Kennedy High School

Class of 1970

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Dale Shields - Class of 1970 - John F Kennedy High School

First Name	Dale
Last Name	Shields
Graduation Year	Class of 1970
Gender	Male
City	N/A
State/Province	NY
Country	United States
Occupation	Professor Of Theatre / Theatrical Director
Favorite School Memory	Drama and Music.
About Me	Biography Dale Ricardo Shields is a highly accomplished African American actor, director, producer, and educator with a career spanning over 50 years in theatre and academia. He is widely recognized for his advocacy for diversity in the arts and his role as an archivist of Black theatre history. Dale Ricardo Shields - YouTube Dale Ricardo Shields - Iforcolor.org \| LinkedIn Dale Ricardo Shields - Iforcolor.org \| LinkedIn Career Highlights & Activism Artistic Activism: Shields is a prominent "artistic activist" who uses theatre to advocate for social justice. He serves as the Ohio liaison for Project1VOICE, an organization dedicated to the preservation of Black theatre. Digital Archiving: He is the creator and archivist of IForColor.org, a digital platform that preserves the history and cultural contributions of artists of color, including Black, Latinx, and Indigenous American art forms. Academic Impact: As a professor, Shields has taught acting, directing, and Black theatre history at various institutions, including Ohio University, The College of Wooster, Denison University, and Macalester College. Professional Credits Television: His screen credits include roles on The Cosby Show, Another World, Guiding Light, and Saturday Night Live. Theatre: Shields has worked extensively with The Public Theatre (New York Shakespeare Festival), Lincoln Center, and Karamu House. He notably assisted legendary director Lloyd Richards and directed a production of For Colored Girls... that featured a young Danai Gurira. Notable Awards Paul Robeson Award (2021): Awarded jointly by the Actors’ Equity Association and Foundation for using theatre to advocate for social justice. Kennedy Center/Stephen Sondheim Inspirational Teacher Award (2017): Recognized for his profound impact as an educator. AUDELCO Lifetime/Special Achievement Award (2017): Honored for his contributions to Black theatre. Tony Award Nomination (2015): Nominated for the inaugural Excellence in Theatre Education Award. Ebony Bobcat Network Legend Award (2022): Presented by his alma mater, Ohio University, where he earned both his BFA and MFA. In late 2024, his life and career were formally documented by The HistoryMakers, with the interview permanently housed in the Library of Congress. Educati...(read more)