On the National level, he is known as a celebrated director of the hit musical show, Dreamgirls. His various companies range from small regional theatres to national tours.  He also holds the distinction of being the only actor in history to have played all five of the Principal roles. Broadway legend, and Dreamgirls creator Michael Bennett, selected Mr. Clater for the original cast of the Dreamgirls International Company, which received a Tony Nomination for Best Revival in 1987. Mr. Clater has twice directed Dreamgirls for the National Black Arts Festival starring Tony Winner Jennifer Holiday, and re-directed the national tour starring Tony Nominee BJ Crosby. His Los Angeles production earned a total of 19 nominations and took home 11 awards including 2 for Best Production. His direction of Ragtime also earned multiple award nominations including Best Director and Best Production. He is associated with multiple theatrical honors including Emmys, Tonys, Ovations, and Garland Awards, and has worked or collaborated with Mitzi Gaynor, Tommy Tune, Maurice Hines, Gloria Estefan, Diana Ross, Placido Domingo, Donna McKechnie, among others. He has spent many successful years as an accomplished performer on Broadway, in films and on national television. His high profile career has enabled him to work internationally in four countries on three continents. Mr. Clater received his B.A. degree from Temple University and holds a graduate education studies certification from California State University at Northridge. He is a certified English teacher in North Carolina and California. 

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Murray Phillips - Ballroom
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