Meet the Cast

Akili McDowell

As Zach

Most known for playing the lead role of David in OWN's David Makes Man, Akili makes his stage debut in Black Boys Cry.

Brad Cross

as magic

Actor and model, Brad cross previously performed in When Temptation Comes and was the featured model in Erica Bank's 

Devin Barnes

as torion

Fresh off the premiere of his first film as a producer and director, Devin Barnes makes his 1989 Dreams debut.

Dishon "Ahz Moses" Brown

as ronnie

Ahz Moses isn't a stranger to the stage and his new single "Friends" proves he's more than just an actor.

Quincy Lovings

as craig

One half of the R&B singing group, Ejimah, Quincy follows up his breakout role in When Temptation Comes as Craig.

Julian Austin

understudy

Having performed intensively throughout the city of Houston including with the Ensemble theatre, Julian debuts in 1989 Dreams.