SyFy Sistas Conrad Coates: The Admiral and The Professor

Trek Geeks Podcast Network

From Star Trek to Shakespeare and Afrofuturism

This week, the SyFy Sistas sit down with the incomparable Conrad Coates—the actor behind Admiral Terral on Star Trek: Discovery, and a true force in the worlds of theatre, teaching, and Afrofuturistic storytelling. In this wide-ranging conversation, we explore: His experience portraying Admiral Terral, and what it means to lead in the Star Trek universe His extensive work with Shakespeare, including performances at the Stratford Festival of Canada, where he portrayed roles such as Prince Escalus in Romeo and Juliet and various characters in As You Like It His role as an educator and mentor, shaping the next generation of performers How Afrofuturism informs his worldview and creative work—blending history, imagination, and liberation

Conrad Coates is a storyteller, a leader, and a teacher who bridges worlds—from the 23rd century to the Elizabethan stage. This one’s for the thinkers, the dreamers, and the future-builders. 🖖🏾 Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe. The future is listening. Conrad Coates website _ https://www.coatesandcompany.com/

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