Characters: Marcus Jenkins Jr. (Junior)

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Junior
Played by: Played by: Sean Phillipe

Junior is a fresh-faced and naïve teenager. Despite his longing for social acceptance, he is good-natured and tries to stay positive. Junior misses the Wellsville community and still has hopes that they will eventually move back.

About the Actor:  Sean Philippe is a Stand-Up comedian from Orlando, Florida. He got his first break into acting at Theater on The Edge, where he played Franco Wicks in Superior Donuts

Marcus
Played by: Adam Minossora

White Junior is every teenage girl’s dream. He is also the captain of the football, basketball, lacrosse, and even the chess team. Thanks to his girlfriend, Lily, he is able to succeed academically. Despite his victories, he does not feel that he lives up to his image. He hide his dyslexia from his parents in fear of ruining his family’s image.

About the Actor: Adam Minossora studies with the Truthful Acting Studios under Marco DiGeorge and Robb Maus. He has been involved in numerous theatres around Orlando such as Theater On The Edge, Mad Cow Theatre, and the Garden Theatre. He couldn’t be more excited about being apart of Waking Up White! Special thanks goes to Jason Gregory, his family at Theater On The Edge and his family at home.

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