D. Jerome
Biography
All glory to God! Making his Broadway debut. Last seen in Disney’s Haunted Mansion and Hamilton. Special thanks to my mom, Noel, Margo, Duane, Leslie, Peter (Telsey Office), George Faison and my wonderful family and friends. Eph. 6:10
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