Board Members
- Slee Arnold
- Randolph Bazemore
- Jeff Cheek
- Jerome Davis
- Kate Day
- Alec Donaldson
- Cari Grindem-Corbett
- Simmie Kastner
- Deborah Keefe
- Maneesha Lassiter
- Linda Martin
- Elaine Quagliata
- David Ranii
- Mozelle Weldon
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 »
ACTOR
Most recently played Roman in Burning Coals US premiere of David Edgars The Prisoners 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 & Its Quiet (The Village Voice), Read More »
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.
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 »
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: Einsteins Dreams, Romeo and Juliet, Read More »
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 »
ACTOR
For Burning Coal, Quilts of Gees 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 »
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 »
ACTOR
PLAYWRIGHT
is the former Director of Education for Burning Coal, having headed its WillPower (now Fuse) 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 »
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 »
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