Black and white portrait of Haleigh Acosta, actor at the American Shakespeare Center, with long dark hair, wearing a black top, and sitting in front of a blurred background.

Haleigh Acosta

Acting Fellow

Haleigh Acosta, Acting Fellow at the American Shakespeare Center in 2024, performs as Swing in A Christmas Carol 2024.

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Samuel M. Acosta

ACTING FELLOW

Samuel M. Acosta is an Acting Fellow at the American Shakespeare Center (ASC). Explore his extensive theatre experience and upcoming roles.

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Guy Aiken

ACTING FELLOW

Guy Aiken, Acting Fellow at the American Shakespeare Center.

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Louis Altman

ACTING FELLOW

Louis Altman, Acting Fellow at the American Shakespeare Center in 2024, performs as Swing in A Christmas Carol 2024.

Angelique Archer is an actor at the American Shakespeare Center.

THIS SEASON: Margaret in Much Ado About Nothing; Marcellus, Fortinbras, Player Queen in Hamlet; Caius Martius in Coriolanus

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Lauren Ballard

Properties Master / Resident Choreographer

Lauren has been an actor at the American Shakespeare Center in 32 productions and is currently the Properties Master and Choreographer for the Summer/Fall Season.  She has a BA from …

Geoffrey Warren Barnes II is a gifted actor whose compelling and elegant performances light up the ASC stage and beyond.

THIS SEASON WITH ASC: Christmas Past, Mrs Fred, Little Cratchit

Em Bassett

Em Bassett

Acting Fellow

Meet Em Bassett, Acting Fellow at the American Shakespeare Center.

THIS SEASON: Dick Wilkins and Peter in A Christmas Carol

THIS SEASON: Actor in THE COMPLETE WORKS OF WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE (abridged) [revised] (again)

Brandon Carter

Brandon Carter *

Former Artistic Director

Brandon Carter was the Artistic Director of the American Shakespeare Center from January 2022-March 2024.

Gray Casterline

Gray Casterline

ACTING FELLOW

Gray Casterline, Acting Fellow at the American Shakespeare Center.

THIS SEASON: Don John/Sexton in Much Ado About Nothing; Barnardo in Hamlet; Virgilia in Coriolanus

Lydia Sophia Christensen is a dynamic performer whose versatility and passion bring captivating characters to life at ASC and beyond.

THIS SEASON: Scrooge in A Christmas Carol 

THIS SEASON: Maria, Antonio, Valentine in Twelfth Night and Jean/ne 5, Aotourou, Jean/ne-as-Commerson in Thrive, Or What You Will

Madeleine Cook is a dynamic performer whose versatility and passion bring captivating characters to life at ASC and beyond.

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Samantha Corey

Acting Fellow

Swing in A Christmas Carol 

THIS SEASON: Balthazar, u/s Juliet in Romeo and Juliet and Luciana in The Comedy of Errors

Maya Danks is an actor at the American Shakespeare Center’s Blackfriars Playhouse.

THIS SEASON: Composer, Music Director

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Carlyle DePriest

ACTING FELLOW

Carlyle DePriest, Acting Fellow at the American Shakespeare Center.

Mercutio and Montague in Romeo and Juliet and Dromio of Ephesus in The Comedy of Errors; Fight Captain

Darin Earl is an Actor at the American Shakespeare Center.

Topher Embrey is an actor at the American Shakespeare Center. Explore his theater experience, education, and background.

Headshot of Summer England, Actor at the American Shakespeare Center, featuring her with wavy blonde hair, a poised expression, and wearing a green top against a soft neutral background.

Summer England *

Actor/Music Director

Summer England is a gifted actor whose compelling and elegant performances light up the ASC stage and beyond.

Nick Ericksen is an actor at the American Shakespeare Center’s Blackfriars Playhouse in Staunton, VA.

THIS SEASON: Mark Antony in JULIUS CAESAR, Mrs. Bennet & Lady Catherine de Bourgh in PRIDE AND PREJUDICE, Egeus & Flute in A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM

Actor and Assistant Director of MFA Theatre at Randolph College, bringing depth to each role with experience in classic and contemporary theatre.

Jordan Friend is a gifted actor, music director and composer whose compelling and elegant performances light up the ASC stage and beyond.

Grayson Fulp

Grayson Fulp

Stage Management Fellow

Grayson Fulp is a Stage Management Fellow for the 2024 Summer/Fall Season.

Leah Gabriel is an inspiring actor known for her powerful and authentic performances that connect deeply with audiences at ASC and beyond.

Komi M. Gbeblewou is a gifted actor whose compelling and elegant performances light up the ASC stage and beyond.

Tristan Rose Gillia is a gifted actor whose compelling and elegant performances light up the ASC stage and beyond.

Phoebe González is an accomplished actor with a background in acting, playwriting, and musical theatre. Credits span classic and contemporary roles.

Ethan Goodmansen

Ethan Goodmansen

Acting Fellow

THIS SEASON: Acting Fellow

Britt Michael Gordon is an actor at the American Shakespeare Center, appearing in classical and contemporary productions at the Blackfriars Playhouse.

THIS SEASON: Swing in Julius Caesar, Pride and Prejudice, and A Midsummer Night’s Dream

Portrait of Corrie Green, actor at the American Shakespeare Center, with curly dark hair in a gray sweater.

Corrie Green *

Actor & Dance Captain

Corrie Green is an Actor and Dance Captain at the American Shakespeare Center and performs as Belle and Belinda in A Christmas Carol 2024.

Sara J. Griffin is a gifted actor whose compelling and elegant performances light up the ASC stage and beyond.

Isa Guitian is a gifted actor whose compelling and elegant performances light up the ASC stage and beyond.

THIS SEASON: Fred, Young Scrooge, Christmas Future in A Christmas Carol

Meet Kevin Hammond, Acting Fellow at the American Shakespeare Center (ASC). Explore her extensive theatre experience and upcoming roles.

THIS SEASON: Acting Fellow

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Walker Hansen

ACTING FELLOW

Walker Hansen, Acting Fellow at the American Shakespeare Center.

THIS SEASON: Acting Fellow for THE COMPLETE WORKS OF WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE (abridged) [revised] (again)

THIS SEASON: Antonio/Verges in MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING; Claudius/Ghost in HAMLET; Junius Brutus in CORIOLANUS; Jacob Marley in A CHRISTMAS CAROL

Blake Henri is an accomplished actor who brings dynamic and captivating performances to ASC and beyond.

THIS SEASON: Borachio and Ursula in Much Ado About Nothing; Gertrude in Hamlet; Titus Lartius in Coriolanus; Mrs. Cratchit in A Christmas Carol

THIS SEASON: Actor in THE COMPLETE WORKS OF WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE (abridged) [revised] (again)

Versatile actor with a B.F.A. from University of Wisconsin-Whitewater. Theatre credits include King Lear, Romeo and Juliet, and The Brothers Size.

Charlene Hong White is a versatile actor who delivers compelling and memorable performances at ASC and beyond.

Kenn Hopkins Jr. is an accomplished actor who has brought dynamic performances to ASC, regional theatres, and screen, with captivating roles.

Angela Iannone is a celebrated actor, known for her nuanced performances and captivating presence at ASC and beyond.

L James is a gifted actor whose compelling and elegant performances light up the ASC stage and beyond.

THIS SEASON: Don Pedro in Much Ado About Nothing; Reynaldo, Francisco in Hamlet; Young Martius in Coriolanus; Fred and Old Joee in A Christmas Carol

Sophia Jane Kahn

Sophia Jane Kahn

ACTING FELLOW

Meet Sophia Jane Kahn, Acting Fellow at the American Shakespeare Center (ASC). Explore her extensive theatre experience and upcoming roles.

Dr. Peter Kirwan is an ASC Trustee, and Professor and Co-Director of the Shakespeare & Performance MLitt/MFA program at Mary Baldwin University.

Andrew Steven Knight is a talented actor and educator whose dynamic performances and deep connection to Shakespearean theatre shine at ASC and beyond.

THIS SEASON: Bob Cratchit in A CHRISTMAS CAROL

Alisa Ledyard, Actor at the American Shakespeare Center (ASC). Explore her theater experience, education, and background.

David Anthony Lewis is an accomplished Actor with over 70 professional theatre credits A Christmas Carol 2024 is his 36th production with ASC.

Sara Linares is an actor at the American Shakespeare Center, appearing in classical and contemporary productions at the Blackfriars Playhouse.

Raven Lorraine is a dynamic performer whose captivating talent and bold storytelling shine on the ASC stage and beyond.

Rachel Louis

Rachel Louis

Acting Fellow

THIS SEASON: Swing in A Christmas Carol

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Susanna Lyne

ACTING FELLOW

Susanna Lyne, Acting Fellow at the American Shakespeare Center.

Joe Marsh

Joe Marsh

ACTING FELLOW

Meet Joe Marsh, Acting Fellow at the American Shakespeare Center in Staunton, VA.

Oliver Chase Marten, Acting Fellow at the American Shakespeare Center.

Molly Martinez-Collins is an accomplished actor who brings heartfelt performances to ASC and beyond.

Meet Siena Maxwell, Dramaturgy Fellow for the Spring 2026 TWELFTH NIGHT production at the American Shakespeare Center.

Justin McCombs is an Actor at the American Shakespeare Center. Explore his theater experience, education, and background.

Kassidy McCormack

Kassidy McCormack

ACTING FELLOW

Meet Kassidy McCormack, Acting Fellow at the American Shakespeare Center (ASC). Explore her extensive theatre experience and upcoming roles.

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Evin McQuistion

ACTING FELLOW

Evin McQuistion, Acting Fellow at the American Shakespeare Center.

Meet Kassandra Melendez-Ramirez, Stage Manager at the American Shakespeare Center.

Ronan Melomo is a versatile actor with a rich background in classical theatre, known for dynamic performances at the American Shakespeare Center.

Headshot of Molly Minter, Acting Fellow at the American Shakespeare Center, smiling with long wavy blonde hair against a dark gray background.

Molly Minter

ACTING FELLOW

Molly Minter is an Acting Fellow at the American Shakespeare Center.

THIS SEASON: Ghost of Christmas Future, Young Scrooge – A Christmas Carol 

Portrait of Kathleen Mitchell, Acting Fellow at the American Shakespeare Center, with short dark hair and green eyes.

Kathleen Mitchell

ACTING FELLOW

Kathleen Mitchell is a passionate performer whose compelling portrayals bring Shakespearean and contemporary characters to life at ASC and beyond.

Bianca Moten

Bianca Moten

ACTING FELLOW

Meet Bianca Moten, Acting Fellow at the American Shakespeare Center (ASC). Explore her extensive theatre experience and upcoming roles.

Joe Mucciolo is a skilled actor known for his nuanced performances that bring timeless stories to life at ASC and beyond.

Hannah Nguyen, Actor at the American Shakespeare Center (ASC). Explore her theater experience, education, and background.

Aidan O’Reilly is an actor and director with the American Shakespeare Center, known for his work on Shakespearean classics.

Emily Oleson

Emily Oleson

Movement Consultant

Meet Emily Oleson, movement consultant at the American Shakespeare Center.

Christopher Joel Onken is an actor at the American Shakespeare Center. Explore his theater experience, education, and background.

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Jake Raiter

Acting Fellow

Jake Raiter is a passionate performer whose dynamic talent and love for storytelling bring Shakespearean & contemporary works to life at ASC & beyond.

Joan Raube-Wilson

Joan Raube-Wilson

ACTING FELLOW

Meet Joan Raube-Wilson, Acting Fellow at the American Shakespeare Center (ASC). Explore her extensive theatre experience and upcoming roles.

Benjamin has been a resident company member with the American Shakespeare Center since 2014.

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Kelsey Rich

ACTING FELLOW

Kelsey Rich, Acting Fellow at the American Shakespeare Center.

Jean Roche, an actor at the American Shakespeare Center, with long red hair and a slight smile, wearing a denim jacket. They are posed against a neutral background, looking directly at the camera with a confident and approachable expression.

Jean Roche

ACTING FELLOW

Jean Roche, Acting Fellow at the American Shakespeare Center in 2024, performs as Swing in A Christmas Carol 2024.

Isabel Lee Roden is an actor at the American Shakespeare Center’s Blackfriars Playhouse in Staunton, VA.

THIS SEASON: Hero in MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING, Hamlet in HAMLET, First Citizen in CORIOLANUS

Chloe Rogers, Actor at the American Shakespeare Center (ASC). Explore her theater experience, education, and background.

THIS SEASON: Caska in Julius Caesar, Mary Bennet in Pride and Prejudice, Bottom in A Midsummer Night’s Dream

Ronald Román-Meléndez is an accomplished actor with over 30 previous roles at the American Shakespeare Center.

Chris Rothbauer is an Actor at the American Shakespeare Center.

Chris Rothbauer

ACTING FELLOW

Chris Rothbauer, Acting Fellow at the American Shakespeare Center.

Sam Saint Ours, Actor at the American Shakespeare Center, with long, wavy brown hair and a confident gaze, wearing a green button-up shirt and a pendant necklace, standing outdoors with a softly blurred green background.

Sam Saint Ours *

Music Director & Actor

Sam Saint Ours is a talented actor and music director known for his dynamic performances and musical contributions at the American Shakespeare Center.

THIS SEASON: Soothsayer and Trebonius in Julius Caesar, Mr. Bingley in Pride and Prejudice, Lysander in A Midsummer Night’s Dream

Isabel Sanchez is an actor at the American Shakespeare Center’s Blackfriars Playhouse in Staunton, VA.

Christopher Seiler is a seasoned actor and musician whose performances embody transformation and connection, captivating audiences at ASC and beyond.

Petra Shearer

Petra Shearer

Acting Fellow

Petra Shearer is an Acting Fellow for THE COMPLETE WORKS OF WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE (abridged) [revised] (again).

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Katy Shinas

ACTING FELLOW

Katy Shinas is an Acting Fellow at the American Shakespeare Center.

Portrait of Kyle Showalter, Acting Fellow at the American Shakespeare Center, with long blond hair and a nose ring.

Kyle Showalter

ACTING FELLOW

Kyle Showalter is a versatile performer and theatre artist whose dynamic talent shines in productions at ASC and beyond.

Portrait of Julia Sommer, Acting Fellow at the American Shakespeare Center, with dark wavy hair, hoop earrings, and a nose ring against a light background.

Julia Sommer

ACTING FELLOW

Julia Sommer is a versatile performer and theatre artist whose dynamic talent shines in productions at ASC and beyond.

THIS SEASON: Miranda – The Tempest, Thaliard, Cerimon, Ensemble – Pericles, Miranda – Une Tempête

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Austin Sweatman

ACTING FELLOW

Austin Sweatman is a multifaceted theatre artist whose talents as a performer, director, and fight choreographer bring innovative storytelling to ASC

Anna Taylor

Anna Taylor

Acting Fellow

THIS SEASON: Acting Fellow

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Becca Westbrook

Acting Fellow

Becca Westbrook is a versatile performer and director whose passion for storytelling and Shakespearean theatre shines at ASC and beyond.

THIS SEASON: Lady Capulet in Romeo and Juliet and Balthazar, Courtesan, Jailer, Messenger in The Comedy of Errors; Dance Captain. 

Roberto Williams

Roberto Williams

ACTING FELLOW

Meet Roberto Williams, Acting Fellow at the American Shakespeare Center in Staunton, VA.

Ashley Wright

Ashley Wright

Acting Fellow

THIS SEASON: Acting Fellow

THIS SEASON: Baptista and Peter in Taming of the Shrew, Duke Vincentio in Measure for Measure, Antonio and Verges in Much Ado About Nothing 

* Actors' Equity Association (AEA)
‡ Stage Directors and Choreographers Society (SDC)