Shakiem Evans
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Shakiem Evans is a stage and screen actor, dancer, and singer. He is best known for his role as Erik O. Jones in Center Stage
(2000). He is currently touring in High School Musical
as Chad Danforth (2007).
Evans attended Carnegie Mellon in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. His stage work includes Fame on 42nd Street!
(2004), Mamma Mia!
(2005), and High School Musical
(2007). His television work includes appearances on Sabrina The Teenage Witch
(2000), That's Life
(2000), and Providence
(2002). Additionally he appeared as Tito Jackson
in the made for television movie The Jacksons: An American Dream
(1992). He is perhaps best known for the dance centered drama Center Stage
in which he plays Erik O. Jones, "O for Oprah" (2000). Erik is a gifted student at the American Ballet Company, who befriends Jody, the heroine of the film.
Center Stage
Center Stage is a 2000 American drama film, directed by Nicholas Hytner, about a group of young dancers from various backgrounds who enroll at the fictitious American Ballet Academy in New York City...
(2000). He is currently touring in High School Musical
High School Musical
High School Musical is a 2006 American television film, first in the High School Musical film franchise. Upon its release on January 20, 2006, it became the most successful film that Disney Channel Original Movie ever produced, with a television sequel High School Musical 2 released in 2007 and...
as Chad Danforth (2007).
Evans attended Carnegie Mellon in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. His stage work includes Fame on 42nd Street!
Fame (musical)
A stage musical based on the 1980 musical film Fame has been staged under two titles. The first, 'Fame – The Musical' conceived and developed by David De Silva, is a musical with a book by Jose Fernandez, music by Steve Margoshes and lyrics by Jacques Levy. The musical premiered in 1988 in Miami,...
(2004), Mamma Mia!
Mamma Mia!
Mamma Mia! is a stage musical written by British playwright Catherine Johnson, based on the songs of ABBA, composed by Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus, former members of the band. Although the title of the musical is taken from the group's 1975 chart-topper "Mamma Mia", the plot is fictional, not...
(2005), and High School Musical
High School Musical on Stage!
High School Musical on Stage! is a musical based on the Disney Channel Original Movie High School Musical, with music and lyrics by Matthew Gerrard, Robbie Nevil, Ray and Greg Cham, Drew Seeley, Randy Petersen, Kevin Quinn, Andy Dodd, Adam Watts, Bryan Louiselle, David N. Lawrence, Faye Greenberg...
(2007). His television work includes appearances on Sabrina The Teenage Witch
Sabrina, the Teenage Witch (TV series)
Sabrina, the Teenage Witch is an American sitcom based on the Archie comic book series of the same name.The show stars Melissa Joan Hart as Sabrina Spellman, a teenager with magical powers, who lives with her aunts Hilda and Zelda , and their magical talking cat Salem...
(2000), That's Life
That's Life (2000 TV series)
That's Life is an American dramedy series created by Diane Ruggiero, that was broadcast on CBS from October 1, 2000 to January 26, 2002.-Synopsis:...
(2000), and Providence
Providence (TV series)
Providence is an American drama series that aired on NBC starring Melina Kanakaredes. The show ran for five seasons from January 8, 1999 until December 20, 2002.-Synopsis:The show revolves around Dr...
(2002). Additionally he appeared as Tito Jackson
Tito Jackson
Toriano Adaryll "Tito" Jackson is an American singer and lead guitarist and original member of The Jackson 5. He is the older brother of American pop stars Michael Jackson and Janet Jackson.-Early life and rise to stardom:...
in the made for television movie The Jacksons: An American Dream
The Jacksons: An American Dream
The Jacksons: An American Dream is a five-hour American miniseries broadcast in two halves on ABC and originally broadcast on November 15 through November 18, 1992...
(1992). He is perhaps best known for the dance centered drama Center Stage
Center Stage
Center Stage is a 2000 American drama film, directed by Nicholas Hytner, about a group of young dancers from various backgrounds who enroll at the fictitious American Ballet Academy in New York City...
in which he plays Erik O. Jones, "O for Oprah" (2000). Erik is a gifted student at the American Ballet Company, who befriends Jody, the heroine of the film.