The Crew

Marion J. Caffey, Producer

Mr. Caffey began his entertainment career as a song and dance man in New York City in 1981. Since then he has the rare distinction of having performed, conceived, created, directed, chore...

Capone, Host

Capone is known around the world as the Gangster of Comedy. Named after the original King of Crime, this Bronx born native hustled his way onto the entertainment scene in 1992. It's been ...

C.P. Lacey, Executioner

C.P. Lacey is a man of a thousand disguises. He is also a master impressionist, dancer, comedian, actor, singer and playwright. One of his most popular roles is The Executioner for Amat...

Joe Gray, Set It Off Man

There is a special blend of spices they give the Apollo Theater's own Amateur Night Live band their extraordinary musical flavor. But every good Chef knows that it takes many ingredients ...

Onree Gill, Musical Director

Humble – Only one of the many words that describe Onree Gill. Talented, and entrepreneur are also amongst the list. This legacy, son of a musician, is destined to bless the world with...

Matt Oestreicher, Keyboards/Guitar

Matt Oestreicher currently arranges and plays keyboard and guitar for the Apollo Theater Amateur Night Band. He is a multi-instrumentalist, producer, educator, and writer who has performe...

Ralph Rolle, Drums

Ralph Rolle, master percussionist and entrepreneur has always marched to the beat of a different drum. He began playing professionally at the age of 18. It is therefore no surprise that ...

Kathy Jordan Sharpton, Production Coordinator

Kathy Jordan Sharpton is the Production Coordinator and Hospitality Hostess for Amateur Night at the Apollo. A veteran of the United States Army (SGT), Kathy sang background vocals for th...

DJ Jess, Amateur Night DJ

DJ Jess is a New Jersey Native. Dj-ing since 2000, his career took off at the Acapulco Film Festival and since then he has continued to appear at venues all over the world. His ability ...

Kersten Stevens, Digital Correspondent

Kersten Stevens, a three-time Amateur Night at the Apollo and “Showtime at the Apollo” champion, is a talented gospel and jazz violinist who has opened for the likes of President Barack O...

Dexter Upshaw, Digital Correspondent

Dexter Upshaw Jr. is a next generation speaker, entrepreneur and media personality. A graduate of Yale University, Dexter’s impact and influence extends into the realms of business, minis...