NEWS
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Abraham made his Chicago theatre debut in the role of Benny in Porchlight Music Theatre’s production of the musical Rent by Jonathan Larson.
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Abraham portrayed various roles as Letter Writer #3 in the production of Tiny Beautiful Things with Max & Louie Productions based on the best-selling book by Cheryl Strayed, stage adaption by Nia Vardalos.
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Abraham was 1 of 9 actors selected for the New Face Sing Broadway 1961 Concert with Porchlight Music Theatre in Chicago.
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Abraham was a part of a 4 member ensemble for the production of ECHOES 2021 with The Rev Theatre Company in New York
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Abraham was a part of the new musical Forgottonia by Colin Healy as the Farmer and other characters. Link to full musical here.
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Abraham portrayed the role of William in the streaming production of Lobby Hero by Kenneth Lonergan with Stray Dog Theatre.
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Abraham will be on the National Tour of THE SNOWY DAY AND OTHER STORIES BY EZRA JACK KEATS with Childsplay in Tempe, Arizona.
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Abraham will be portraying the roles of Walter Bell & George Bailey in the live radio play version of It's A Wonderful Life with Metro Theater Company!
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Abraham went to NYC to be a part of the 2019 International Model & Talent Association Showcase where he received recognition in the categories of Monologue, Improv, & Cold Read!
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Abraham won 2nd Place in the 2019 National Society of Arts and Letters’ (NSAL) National Drama Competition in Washington DC.
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Abraham became the 1st African American to win 1st Place in the St. Louis Chapter's National Society of Arts and Letters' Drama Competition!!
REVIEWS
As James Turner in An Amazing Story: German Abolitionists of Missouri:
"Actor [Abraham Shaw] captured the audience immediately as the lights went down and he strolled through the audience to the stage, singing the old spiritual, “Oh, Freedom,” with his rich baritone voice."
— John Buckner, Hermann Advertiser-Courier
As Curtis Taylor, Jr. In Dreamgirls:
"Abraham Shaw turns in his strongest performance to date as the innovative, smooth talking Taylor. Never quite trustworthy, Shaw’s character is still compelling and convincing... Shaw handles Taylor’s self-serving ambiguities with a confident patter that goes a long way in convincing himself, and others, of his vision."
— Tina Farmer, KDHX
As John Hale in Crucible:
"Abraham Shaw playing Reverend John Hale, brought a great depth to the role. Shaw gave his character a sincerity that made the town's witch hunt more understandable... Both Shaw and Wright deserve a great deal of credit for making that moment as powerful as it was since Tituba's confession can often seem an almost minstrel-like performance."
— Jacob Juntunen, KDHX
As Johannes in Lost in the Stars:
"Abraham Shaw, Stephen Peirick, Evan Adams, Chuck Lavazzi and Tim Schall deliver moving performances that deftly establish the boundaries and rules of the layered story.'
— Tina Farmer, KDHX
As Aldolpho in Drowsy Chaperone:
"Abraham Shaw plays [Adolpho], The Ladies Man, who was also described as a gullible, European, scoundrel. Shaw just happens to be very non-European. He is black. But Shaw’s interpretation of the European Ladies Man was quite comical and genius... Shaw was magnificent!"
— STL Limelight
As Jailer/Officer in Comedy of Errors:
"I enjoyed Abraham Shaw's (jailer/officer) work in the scene where the arrest happens. Again great work of physical comedy without overdoing."
— Erin Karll, Onstage Blog
As William in Lobby Hero:
"Abraham Shaw embodies hard-working, stay out of trouble determination, while wearing his kindness and conflict on his sleeve. A Black man trying to better his life through perseverance and self-improvement...With a deft touch, Shaw makes sure we see the weight and relevance of both his experience and race making William a little pushy, but not preachy."
— Tina Farmer, KDHX
As John Hale in Crucible:
"Abraham Shaw is compelling as the sagacious Reverend Hale, who regrets his early impulses and works to clear the names of the wrongly accused."
— Mark Bretz, Ladue News
As Curtis in Dreamgirls:
"Abraham Shaw is both a fine actor and singer as Curtis, the group's manager, thrust into the seedy world of bribing disc jockeys."
