Blues: Cast & Crew bios
Cast
Photos by Scott Smith unless noted
Anthony Campbell (Guy) Tony’s most recent stage credits include “Nick Bottom” in OLLU’s production of “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” and “Bono” in The Renaissance Guild’s production of “Fences”. Tony also participated in the 2007 TheatreASAP event sponsored by the San Antonio Theatre Coalition. Tony has performed in various productions throughout Northern California. He is also an Equity Membership Candidate for the Actor’s Equity Association.
Danielle King (Angel / Asst. Producer) is a practicing Christian, co-founder of TRG, and founder of Drama Child Productions. Her recent performances include Black and Blue by Sterling Houston and Nunscrackers. She won ATAC Awards in 2007 for her roles in Proposals for Best Actress-Comedy; and Best Supporting Actress-Comedy in Steel Magnolias. She next performs in the musical Crowns at the San Pedro Playhouse. She sends lots of love and thanks to her family, friends, supporters, and mostly to God.
John Martin Fitzhugh (Sam) is a native Pennsylvanian but now makes San Antonio, Texas his home. After completing a distinguished military career as a U.S. Air Force officer, he returned to his first love—acting. He is featured in the independent film, The Sitdown, various commercials, and other live and recorded productions. John is a graduate of Southern Illinois University and received a M.A. in Management degree from American Military University.
Jenelva Carter (Delia) is a graduate of Incarnate Word University. She currently teaches theatre and art at the George Gervin Academy. She also serves as the Secretary and Co- One Act Manager in the Renaissance Guild’s One Act Series. Previous roles include: Beauty/ Amiga Gringa in In the Blood; Lampito in Lysistratra; and Annelle in Steel Magnolias
Jacarri Williams (Leland) was born in 1979, this California native made his first acting debut at the Berkley Black Repertory Group in Berkley, CA with the production “Eden”. Since then he has been featured in the play “Jo Turner Come and Gone”, commercials, Christian plays, print ads, and many others. Jacarri also received his degree in Business Management from Southern University.
Crew
Photos by Scott Smith unless noted
Antoinette F. Winstead (Director) is a Professor of Communication Arts at Our Lady of the Lake University. She has a BFA in Film/TV Production from NYU and a MFA in Film from Columbia University. Blues for an Alabama Sky is her fourth main stage production with TRG and she looks forward to directing many more.
Morgan Jacobellis (Stage Manager) is honored to be part of TRG’s production of Blues For An Alabama Sky. She graduated from the Florida State University’s School of Theatre with a B.A. in Technical Theatre. Her favorite productions include: Holes; Julius Caesar; Romeo and Julieta; Oklahoma!; Cats; A Flea In Her Ear; Peter Pan and her London West End Theatre debut of Snow The Musical.
T. Jericho English (Understudy/Asst. Stage Manager) Active on the San Antonio small stage scene for the past eight years, Jericho is thrilled to be actually ‘working’ now behind the scenes for the Renaissance Guild!
Cyndi Lucas (Prop Coordinator) Cyndi steps behind the scenes to serve as Props Master for her 4th production with the Renaissance Guild. She last appeared onstage as M’Lynn in the TRG production of Steel Magnolias. Other stage credits include; Ruth in A Raisin in the Sun; and the ill-behaved ghost Elvira in Blythe Spirit. Cyndi also compiled the music heard throughout the show.
Scharlette Donald (Light and Sound Board Operator) a native San Antonian, has been working in the local music seen for the past 7 years. As a vocalist she has worked many commercial opportunities and sings for all venue types. Her background in music technology stems from education at Northwest Vista College. She is currently working on a degree in New Media Communications and is exploring her music career. She enjoys musical theatre and vocal perfomance venues, including karaoke.
Sharon Renee’ Shepherd (understudy/stage hand) is a San Antonio native who began participating in theatre in 1996 while a freshman at Brackenridge High School. In 2005 she graduated from the University of the Incarnate Word with a B.A. in Journalism. Later that year she became involved with The Renaissance Guild when she was cast as Beneatha Younger in A Raisin in the Sun. The role earned her an ATAC award for Supporting Actress in a Drama. Through her involvement with TRG, Sharon has been able to act, write and direct for the stage and she currently serves as the organization’s Development Committee Chair.
Eric Platt (Set Construction and Light Design) started working in theatre in High School and continued in college. He is a Five Star Thespian member, a former member of the LA Stuntman Assoc. and former member of the Hollywood Chapter of the Actor’s Guild. He has worked for various community theatres for several years, specializing in construction, lighting, sound and special effects
Krista Williams (Stage Hand) is a tenth grader at the George Gervin Academy. Although this is her first time working with the Renaissance Guild she is not new to the stage. Previous credits include; Midsummer Night’s Dream; MacBeth; and Pirates of Penzance. She would like to thank everyone who’s been an inspiration to her, in particular her mother and brother Brett.
Aaron Burd (Stage Hand) Aaron is new to San Antonio from Kannapolis North Carolina. He has done extensive work in high schools on more than 25 plays throughout his four-year school career.
Paula King (House Manager) began volunteering as Usher with TRG in 2001. Since then, she has become House Manager, and attributes her passion for theatre to watching her elder sister Danielle perform. “I have seen nothing but GREATNESS for TRG and for those whom assist us with making each performance a success.” I would be remiss if I did not thank God, our Father for allowing me to serve in such a wonderful capacity, and for allowing me the opportunity to share the love of theatre with others.
Paul Riddle, Jr. (Producer) is a Co-Founder and President of TRG. Paul began his acting career over 15 years ago and some of his on stage appearances include The Gin Game, A Soldier’s Play, Raisin In the Sun, Ceremonies in Dark Old Men, Fences, Betrayal and Blessed Assurance. Paul produced several ActOne and Mainstage plays including the ATAC winning production of A Raisin in the Sun. He is happy to watch others on and off stage enjoying the magic of theatre.