Antone Pagán

Silent Warrior Productions

The New Family Theater Group

 

 

As Executive Artistic Director of SILENT WARRIOR Productions – The New FAMILY Theater, LLC in N.Y.C. he is presently and proudly supporting the development of original composition and book of a Hip Hop musical, Freedom, by Jason Lopez’s premiere Hip Hop Artist CHI-ILL (original composition & lyrics).

 

Housing Project USA 

Antone Pagán, Lionel Pina, and Joel Weiss in Housing Project USA (1978)

Antone Pagán and Lionel Pina in Housing Project USA (1978)

 

 

Antone Pagán and Lionel Pina both appeared in the 1978 short film Housing Project USA. Directed and written by Jeffrey Wisotsky, the film is a gritty black-and-white drama set in the Bronx.

 

  • Significance: It is often cited as a precursor to the 1979 cult classic The Warriors due to its portrayal of Bronx gang culture.
  • Antone Pagán’s Debut: This film marked the debut speaking role for Antone Pagán, who was a former gang member himself. He went on to appear in The Warriors (1979) and Stripes (1981).
  • Lionel Pina’s Role: Lionel Pina, already known for his role as the pizza delivery boy in Dog Day Afternoon (1975), co-starred in the project.
  • Cast and Crew: The film also featured Larry Ramos, Joel Weiss, and Jose Ramos. It was produced under Antone Pagán’s “Silent Warrior Productions”. 

 

Selected Filmography

 

 

Housing Project USA (1978)

The Warriors (1979

We’re Fighting Back (TV movie, 1981, first TV appearance, with Ned Eisenberg)

Stripes (1981, with John Diehl)

The Clairvoyant (1982, with Norman Parker, Jon Polito, and Joe Morton)

Dirty Dancing (1987, with Jane Brucker)

True Blue (TV movie, 1989, with Annie Golden and Amanda Plummer)

Love or Money (1990, with Tom Signorelli)

Hangin’ with the Homeboys (1991, with John Leguizamo)

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New York Undercover (TV, 1996, with Michael DeLorenzo and Patti D’Arbanville)

The Sopranos (TV, 2000, with David Proval and Tony Sirico)

Law and Order: SVU (TV, 2001, with Richard Belzer)

Night and Day (TV movie, 2010, most recent TV appearance, with Xander Berkeley)

Deadtime Stories 2 (2010, most recent movie appearance)

 

 

 

 

 

 

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ARCHIVIST, EDUCATOR, HISTORIAN, and ARTiST
Dale Ricardo Shields is highly accomplished African American actor, director, producer, and educator with a distinguished career in theatre and academia.

Here's a summary of his background and achievements:

Early Life and Family:
Born on November 4, 1952, in Cleveland, Ohio.
His family has a strong musical background; his grandfather and father were founding members of the Shields Brothers Gospel Quartet of Ohio, and his mother was part of the Turner Gospel Singers.
He is a cousin of boxing promoter Don King.
Education:
Graduated from John F. Kennedy High School in 1970.
Holds both a BFA (1975) and MFA (1995) from Ohio University.

Career and Contributions
Theatre Professional:
Actor: Has appeared on Broadway, Off-Broadway, Off-Off-Broadway, and in regional productions. His television credits include The Cosby Show, Another World, Guiding Light, Saturday Night Live, and the ITV series Special Needs. He has also appeared in commercials and films.
Director and Stage Manager: Has extensive professional credits in these roles, including projects at Lincoln Center, The Henry Street Settlement House (New Federal Theatre), The Negro Ensemble Company, and The Joseph Papp Public Theatre.
Assistant Director: Served as assistant to Lloyd Richards and assistant director for the New Federal Theatre premiere of Ossie Davis's play A Last Dance With Sybil starring Ruby Dee and Earl Hyman.

Educator:
Professor: He is a Professor of Acting, Directing, Black Theatre, Black Studies, and Stage Management. He has taught at various institutions, including Ohio University, The College of Wooster, Denison University, Macalester College, Susquehanna University (as artist-in-residence), and SUNY Potsdam.
Workshops and Programs: Conducted workshops for Joseph Papp's Playwriting in the Schools Program (PITS) at The Public Theatre for six seasons and represented the United States at the ASSITEJ Theatre Festival in London, England, in 1988.
Artistic Activist and Historian:

Iforcolor.org: Creator and archivist for the Black History website Iforcolor.org, dedicated to preserving and sharing information about African Americans and artists of color. He also maintains the "Black Theatre/African American Voices" website on Facebook.
Project1VOICE Liaison: Serves as the Project1VOICE Liaison for the state of Ohio, directing "One Play One Day" events in Cleveland since 2011.

Awards and Recognition:
The Kennedy Center/Stephen Sondheim Inspirational Teacher Award: Recipient in 2017.
Paul Robeson Award: Recipient in 2021 (jointly presented by the Actors' Equity Association and Actors' Equity Foundation).
AUDELCO/"VIV" Special Achievement Award: Received in 2017.
Tony Award Nominee: Nominated for the "Excellence in Theatre Education Award" in 2015 and 2017.
Ebony Bobcat Network (EBN) Legend Award: Received from Ohio University in 2022.
ENCORE AWARD / The Actors Fund: Received in 2020, 2021, 2022, and 2024.
Outstanding Professor Awards: Has received two of these and three "Educational Program of the Year" awards as a university professor.
The HistoryMakers archives: Interviewed and included in The HistoryMakers archives, permanently housed in the Library of Congress.
Dale Ricardo Shields is recognized for his profound impact on the lives of his students and his unwavering dedication to preserving and promoting Black theatre history and culture.