Matthew Adelson


LIGHTING DESIGNER

Based in the Berkshire region of western Massachusetts, his work for Burning Coal includes, The Shape of the Table, The Seafarer, The Prisoner’s Dilemma, Inherit The Wind, Pentecost, Einstein’s Dreams (2 productions),Miss Julie, James Joyce’s The Dead, The Man Who Tried to Save the World, Travesties (2 productions), A Doll’s House  Read More »

James Anderson


ACTOR

Most recently played Roman in Burning Coal’s US premiere of David Edgar’s The Prisoner’s Dilemma (Best Ensemble, Best Production, Indy Weekly, 2008). Also for Burning Coal; Edward Teller in The Lovesong of J. Robert Oppenheimer (Best Supporting Actor, Indy Weekly, 2007). New York City credits include Richard III, After That Platform & It’s Quiet (The Village Voice), Read More »

Jade Arnold


ACTOR

is no stranger to drama, having been born and raised in Dirty Durham, North Carolina. He attended UNC-Wilmington, became a theatre major and graduated with his Bachelors degree in Fine Arts. His credits with Burning Coal include 1960!, Lessons Learned at Oakwood Cemetery, and Hair! He wishes to thank Burning Coal for the honor of adding him to the company.

Bob Barr


ACTOR

*Actors Equity

has been a member of Burning Coal since its first season, having appeared in PENTECOST, EINSTEIN’S DREAMS, HENRY IV, NIGHT AND DAY, TARTUFFE and TAMING OF THE SHREW. In recent years, he has appeared in Washington DC (Studio Theatre, Washington Stage Guild, Folger Theatre, Shakespeare Theatre and the Olney Theatre, Read More »

Morag Charlton


SCENE DESIGN

was born in Cape Town, South Africa and now lives in Raleigh. She is a professional artist working primarily as a painter and is represented by Glance Gallery in Raleigh. Her studio is located at AntFarm, a cooperative studio warehouse located in the historic Boylan Heights neighborhood. For Burning Coal: Einstein’s Dreams, Romeo and Juliet, Read More »

Fred Corlett


ACTOR

BFA and MFA in Dramatic Art from UNC Chapel Hill. 1978-1981 Directed in the Visiting Artist Program in North Carolina. 1980, 1981 Production Stage Manager of UNTO THESE HILLS outdoor drama in Cherokee, NC. 1983 Resident in the North Carolina Artist in the Schools program. 1983-1986 Stage Managed 10 Equity Showcase productions Read More »

Emelia “Me-Me” Cowans


ACTOR

For Burning Coal, “Quilts of Gee’s Bend” 2009/2010; “1960” 2008/2009; “Crowns” 2007/2008. Other stage credits include “Anatomy of a Woman Abused: A One-Woman Show” by Jaisun McMillian, “Spare the Rod, Spoil the Child” by Regina McCrary and “Save a Seat for Me” by Spencer Jenkins. Read More »

Jerome Davis


ARTISTIC DIRECTOR

is Burning Coal Theatre Company’s founding artistic director. He has worked at Trinity Repertory Company (Providence), People’s Light & Theatre Company (PA), New Jersey Shakespeare Festival, Phoenix Theatre (SUNY/Purhchase), Wellfleet Harbor Actors’ Theatre (Cape Cod), Columbia University, and Soho Rep, New Dramatists, Avalon Rep and MINT Theatre (NYC). Read More »

Ian Finley


EDUCATION DIRECTOR

PLAYWRIGHT

ACTOR

is Director of Education for Burning Coal, heading its WillPower residency programs, its Summer Theatre Conservatories, its New York & London tours, and many other programs. He is author of 1960 (Burning Coal, 2009), Green Square, Suspense, Nightengale Song, and The Nature of the Nautilus (winner of the Kennedy Center’s Jean Kennedy Smith Award), Read More »

Debra Gillingham


ACTOR

CHOREOGRAPHER

is grateful to be a member of BCTC where she has performed in The Lovesong of J. Robert Oppenheimer, Taming of the Shrew, Safe House, James Joyce’s The Dead, and Juno and the Paycock; she also served as choreographer for Company. Other credits include work with Peace College, Temple Theatre, SART, Flat Rock Playhouse, Barter Theatre, Read More »

Marc Williams


DIRECTOR

Resident Dramaturg for Burning Coal Theatre Company. For Burning Coal: Director: Gee’s Bend, numerous staged readings; Asst. Director: Crowns, Hamlet, Julius Caesar. Other directing credits include Goodnight Desdemona/Good Morning Juliet, Pippin, The Shadow Box, How Water Speaks to Rock, Lovers & Executioners, Read More »

Amanda Watson


ACTOR

Acting credits include Oakwood Cemetery Living History, Pentecost, Taming of the Shrew, 12th Night (Burning Coal), The Cherry Orchard (Delta Boys), King Lear (Peace College).  Stage Management credits include A New War, Miss Julie, 1776, Hysteria (Burning Coal), The Drawer Boy, Duck Variations & Sexual Perversity in Chicago, Read More »

Jim Sullivan


ACTOR

Born and raised in Bridgeport, Connecticut, Jim moved to the Raleigh area from Washington, DC, along with his new bride, Mary Ann, in the fall of 1969 and they’ve very happily stayed for the past 38 years. Following retirement from the U.S. Federal Government in 1996, Jim enrolled in North Carolina State University (Class of 1999, History, Magna Cum Laude) Read More »

C. Delton Streeter


ACTOR

is ecstatic to join the Burning Coal Theatre Company! Originally from Fayetteville, North Carolina; Delton currently lives in Durham. He has been seen in the BCT productions of: Crowns, KidsWrite 2008, Twelfth Night, KidsWrite 2009.
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Al Singer


ACTOR

DIRECTOR

SOUND DESIGNER

PRODUCER

has been active in Triangle theatre productions for 20 years as an actor, director, sound designer and producer for 2nd Avenue South Theatre Company, affiliated with the Raleigh Cary Jewish Community Center. Al has been a Burning Coal member since 2006 and has appeared in 1776, Pentecost, 1960, Midsummer Nights Dream, Hamlet and Inherit the Wind.

Shaun Schneider


ACTOR

For Burning Coal: The Prisoner’s Dilemma, Inherit the Wind. Chapel Hill/ Carrboro credits include, for the ArtsCenter: A Child’s Christmas in Wales.; for PlayMaker’s Summer Youth Conservatory: A Midsummer Night’s Dream; The Music Man, Oliver! For Raleigh Little Theater: Peter Pan. Shaun is an 8th grade student at Perry Harrison School, Read More »

Angela Santucci


ACTOR

holds a BA in Vocal Performance from Northern Arizona University, where she studied under Paul Kiesgen. She has performed with the North Carolina Master Chorale, the Austin Chamber Music Center, the Chamber Orchestra of the Triangle, Capitol Opera and City Ballet. She is currently a voice and theatre instructor at Ravenscroft School in Raleigh. Read More »

Kendall Rileigh


ACTOR

For Burning Coal: Julius Caesar, The Dead, All the King’s Men (PSM), Marginalia reading (playwright). National Tours: Great Expectations, Charlotte’s Web. NYC: Three Sisters, The Tempest, A Piece of My Heart, The Melting Pot, Spartacus, etc. Regional: Romeo & Juliet, The Seagull, The Lonesome West, The Miss Firecracker Contest, Women’s Minyan, etc. Read More »

Emily Ranii


DIRECTOR

For Burning Coal: Love Song of J. Robert Oppenheimer, Much Ado. Emily is the Artistic Director of ArtsCenter Stage. For The ArtsCenter: Child’s Christmas in Wales, 10 By 10 2007-2009; For Playmakers PRC2: 9 Parts of Desire; For Cornell University: The Body Project; For The Actors’ Gang: Carnage (Asst. Director).

Yolanda Rabun


ACTOR

For Burning Coal: Crowns (Mabel), Twelfth Night (Feste) 2008-2009 Burning Coal Theatre Company Member; North Carolina Theatre: Dreamgirls (Joanne), Ragtime (Sarah’s Friend), Big River (Alice); Hot Summer Nights: Personals (Woman Two); Ain’t Misbehavin’ (Charlaine/Nell); Playmakers Repertory: Violet (Lula); Read More »