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Jamil A.C. Mangan

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When you watch a great performance, you’re not watching someone talk.
You’re watching someone listen — and be changed.

In life, active listening says:
“You matter.”
“I’m not just waiting for my turn.”
“I’m willing to be changed.”

Most people don’t listen. They reload.

But when you truly listen?
Relationships deepen.
Conflict softens.
Influence grows.
Leadership strengthens.

There’s real power in being present. by @actwithjamil

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Find your light and be the light 💡 by @actwithjamil

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Being a multi-hyphenate artist isn’t about doing everything. It’s about refusing to be defined by just one thing.

Actor. Director. Photographer. Educator.

Each discipline feeds the other. Acting makes me a better director. Directing makes me a more thoughtful actor. Photography teaches me to see differently. Teaching reminds me that there’s always something new to learn.

For years, artists were encouraged to pick a lane and stay in it. But creativity doesn’t always work that way.

You can have multiple passions without being unfocused. You can pursue different disciplines without being any less committed to your craft.

Don’t let someone else’s definition of success limit the ways you choose to create.

#MultiHyphenateArtist #CreativeLife #ActWithJamil by @actwithjamil

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5 Books Every Actor Should Read

1. The Like Switch — Jack Schafer & Marvin Karlins
Learn to read body language, build trust, and understand people beyond their words.

2. Grit — Angela Duckworth
A reminder that persistence and consistency matter as much as talent.

3. The Power of Intention — Wayne Dyer
Focus on purpose and mindset instead of external approval.

4. The Four Agreements — Don Miguel Ruiz
Don’t take rejection or feedback personally. Stay open to growth.

5. The Art of Gathering — Priya Parker
Learn how to create meaningful, collaborative spaces.

Study the craft, but study life too. Understanding people and the world will deepen your artistry.

What non-acting book has made you a better artist?

#ActWithJamil #ActorLife #PerformingArts by @actwithjamil

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30 years in the performing arts industry. And if there’s one thing I’ve learned, it’s that this journey is a marathon, not a sprint.

Success looks different to me these days. Every opportunity I get to create, to tell a story, to step into a rehearsal room, to work with artists who challenge and inspire me, THAT is success.

I’ve learned that treating people the way they want to be treated matters. That kindness and respect will take you places talent alone never will.

I’ve learned that I don’t have to be the smartest person in the room. I don’t need all the answers. But I do need to stay curious, ask questions, and be willing to learn. Sometimes the greatest lessons come from people with far less experience than I have.

Collaboration is EVERYTHING. Nobody creates anything meaningful alone.

I’ve learned to keep coming back to my WHY. Especially when the work gets hard, the phone doesn’t ring, the opportunities don’t come, or I start questioning where I am on this journey.

And perhaps the biggest lesson? There will ALWAYS be another mountain to climb. Another goal. Another challenge. Another version of myself I’m still becoming.

That little boy in the picture had no idea where this life would take him. I’m grateful he kept dreaming.

30 years later, I’m still learning. Still growing. Still creating. Still climbing.

And I wouldn’t have it any other way.

Happy B’earthday to me. Here’s to the journey, not just the destination. Birthday tribute graphic featuring two portraits of Jamil A.C. Mangan, celebrating his journey from childhood to adulthood. On the left, a black-and-white childhood photo shows a young Jamil smiling and playfully posing in suspenders, a tie, and dress pants. On the right, an adult Jamil sits confidently in a blue button-down shirt, smiling warmly at the camera. A subtle navy-and-gold brushstroke separates the images. Elegant gold and white lettering reads “Happy B’earthday, Jamil A.C. Mangan.” The design reflects growth, gratitude, and 30 years of creativity in the performing arts. by @actwithjamil

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Actors, go beyond Google.

Here are 5 research resources every working actor should know and actually use:

1. IMDbPro
Research casting directors, agents, managers, production companies, credits, upcoming projects, and professional connections. It’s especially useful for seeing who has worked with whom and finding industry contact information.
http://pro.imdb.com

2. AboutTheArtists
A great resource for digging into theatre. Search actors, directors, designers, productions, theatres, and past creative teams—especially when researching regional theatre.
http://www.abouttheartists.com

3. IBDB / IOBDB
Use these when researching Broadway and Off-Broadway. Look up productions, performers, directors, designers, theatres, and creative teams. IBDB is the official Broadway database maintained by The Broadway League.
http://www.ibdb.com
http://www.iobdb.com

4. Playbill
Stay current on Broadway and theatre news, casting announcements, upcoming productions, creative teams, and who’s working where.
http://www.playbill.com

5. Backstage Call Sheet
Research casting directors, talent agencies, managers, production companies, and other industry professionals. Backstage describes Call Sheet as its entertainment-industry contact directory, with information that can help you target the right people rather than submitting blindly.
http://www.backstage.com/resources

Don’t just use the internet to find auditions. Use it to understand the industry you’re trying to build a career in.

Research the project. Research the people. Know who’s in the room.

#ActWithJamil #ActorResources #WorkingActor by @actwithjamil

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Crumbs From the Table of Joy by the brilliant Lynn Nottage at Crossroads Theatre Company — what a profound honor it has been to share this story, this cast, and this creative team with our audiences. 📷 : Sean Varga

✨ CAST
• Cloteal L. Horne as Lily Ann Green — @cloclo.butter
• Enih Agwe as Ernestine Crump — @enihhhh
• Gabriyèl Barlatier as Ermina Crump — @gabriyel______
• Jamil A.C. Mangan as Godfrey Crump — @actwithjamil / @JamilActs
• Lee Alexandra Harrington as Gerte Schulte — @laharrington

✨ CREATIVE TEAM
• Playwright: Lynn Nottage
• Director: Nataki Garrett
• Scenic Design: Nadir Bey
• Lighting Design: Xavier Pierce
• Costume Design: Niiamar Felder
• Assistant Costumes: @stitchedbymeeka
• Hair & Makeup: @tlove4star Tracey Lawrence
• Assistant Hair & Makeup: @iamladyjones
• Wardrobe: @stylist.rae & Vic

And a special shout-out to @yesitsezraezzard , the glue who held this production together; to our incredible company manager @mylesjosephh ; and to Crossroads founder Ricardo Khan, whose vision continues to make spaces like this possible.

To this extraordinary ensemble of artists — thank you for your generosity, your artistry, and your hearts. Sharing this story with you has truly been a gift.

Here’s to every moment, every audience, and every crumb of joy we created together. ❤️

#CrumbsFromTheTableOfJoy #LynnNottage #CrossroadsTheatreCompany #TheatreLife #ClosingNight Gratitude ActorsLife ArtInCommunity taken in Crossroads Theatre Company by @actwithjamil

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THREE AUDELCO AWARD NOMINATIONS!

Some wonderful news for our Crumbs from the Table of Joy family!

Our production at Crossroads Theatre Company has received three AUDELCO Award nominations, including two individual acting honors!

🏆 BEST ACTOR — Jamil A.C. Mangan (Godfrey Crump)

🏆 BEST ACTRESS — Cloteal L. Horne (Lily Ann Green)

🏆 BEST REVIVAL — Crumbs from the Table of Joy

Playwright: Lynn Nottage
Director: Nataki Garrett Myers
Theatre: Crossroads Theatre Company, New Brunswick, NJ

#AUDELCOAwards #CrossroadsTheatreCompany #BlackTheatre

And a special shoutout to Cloteal! What a joy to share this recognition with you. I really appreciated the journey and the ride you took me on. I learned quite a bit about myself working@with you. 💙🤘🏾

A huge congratulations to our entire cast:

Enih Agwe - @enihhhh ,
Gabriyèl Barlatier - @gabriyel______ ,
Lee Alexandra Harrington —@laharrington , Cloteal L. Horne — @cloclo.butter ,
and Jamil A.C. Mangan.

There is something special about sharing a stage with artists who challenge you, support you, and make you better every night. taken in Crossroads Theatre Company by @actwithjamil

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What an unforgettable evening celebrating Crumbs From The Table of Joy by the incomparable Lynn Nottage, beautifully directed by Nataki Garrett.

Honored to have Lynn herself in attendance — her words continue to move, challenge, and inspire. The warmth and energy from the audience tonight reminded us all why we tell these stories.

Here’s to a powerful run and to the joy that comes from gathering around the table of theatre. 🍪 🎭

#CrumbsFromTheTableOfJoy #LynnNottage #NatakiGarrett #CrossroadsTheatreCompany taken in Crossroads Theatre Company by @actwithjamil

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The April 2026 production of The Mountaintop at Mile Square Theatre in Hoboken is directed by Jamil A. C. Mangan. This two-person reimagining of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s final night stars Hassiem Muhammad and Kendra Holloway. taken in Mile Square Theatre by @actwithjamil

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THE MOUNTAINTOP - FINAL WEEK

This is it—the final chance to experience the production audiences are calling powerful, moving, and unforgettable.

Written by Katori Hall
Directed by Jamil A. C. Mangan

FEATURING:
Hassiem Muhammad as Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Kendra Holloway as Camae
Petra Hinds as Camae Understudy

FINAL DATES:
Thursday-April 30 at 7pm
Friday-May 1 at 7pm
Saturday-May at 3pm
Sunday-May 3 at 3pm (Final Performance)

💬 “RUN, don’t walk…”
💬 “A powerful, deeply moving production…”

Don’t miss your chance to see what everyone’s been talking about!

📍 Mile Square Theatre
1400 Clinton Street, Hoboken

🎟 Get your tickets: www.milesquaretheatre.org (link in bio)

Sponsored by Little City Books and Hoboken Business Alliance.

Photos: @kimlorrainephotography

#TheMountaintop #martinlutherkingjr #hobokenarts #njtheatre taken in Mile Square Theatre by @actwithjamil

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