He acted in Athol Fugard's play, "Boesman and Lena," at the Northlight Theatre in Chicago, Illinois. Cast and crew also included Tarzana Beverly, Robert Christen (lighting designer), directed by Woodie King Jr.
He was awarded the 1986 Joseph Jefferson Award for Actor in a Supporting Role in a Play for "Boesman and Lena" at the Northlight Theatre in Chicago, Illinois.