“[WHERE•ELSE]” Bios and Headshots
Directed by Robi Arce-Martínez.
Molly Ansel
Molly Ansel is a sophomore at UNCG pursuing a BA in Drama and a minor in History. This is her first production with the School of Theatre as a stage manager and dramaturg. This project has been a wonderful experience and she looks forward to doing more work with dramaturgy and devised theatre in the future. She would like to thank her friends and family members for their support in this process and her cast for being a constant inspiration!
Molly Ansel is a sophomore at UNCG pursuing a BA in Drama and a minor in History. This is her first production with the School of Theatre as a stage manager and dramaturg. This project has been a wonderful experience and she looks forward to doing more work with dramaturgy and devised theatre in the future. She would like to thank her friends and family members for their support in this process and her cast for being a constant inspiration!
Keionna Bizzell
BIZZELL is a Junior BA Drama Major with a minor in Dance. This semester she decided to brave and audition for two show (The Color Purple at CTG) and which they are both performing at the same time.
BIZZELL is a Junior BA Drama Major with a minor in Dance. This semester she decided to brave and audition for two show (The Color Purple at CTG) and which they are both performing at the same time.
Tyler Cornelius
Tyler Mekhi Cornelius born February 1st. 2005. First year student at UNCG and is part of Where-Else production that will be performed at the Elsewhere Museum. He started doing theater in high school, he wrote and directed a Christmas play for his church freshman year, and did two musicals, 9 to 5 and Mamma Mia his junior and senior year. His first performance at UNCG was the first year showcase.
Tyler Mekhi Cornelius born February 1st. 2005. First year student at UNCG and is part of Where-Else production that will be performed at the Elsewhere Museum. He started doing theater in high school, he wrote and directed a Christmas play for his church freshman year, and did two musicals, 9 to 5 and Mamma Mia his junior and senior year. His first performance at UNCG was the first year showcase.
Aiden Javier Feria
I’m Aiden Javier Feria I am a Sophomore BFA Acting major and I have the pleasure of being an actor and collaborator on Where-Else. I had the opportunity to be apart of UNCG’s Winnie-The-Pooh production which has prepared me for a collaborative effort such as this and I am very excited to be working on a project as unprecendented as Where-Else.
I’m Aiden Javier Feria I am a Sophomore BFA Acting major and I have the pleasure of being an actor and collaborator on Where-Else. I had the opportunity to be apart of UNCG’s Winnie-The-Pooh production which has prepared me for a collaborative effort such as this and I am very excited to be working on a project as unprecendented as Where-Else.
Joseph Finn
My name is Joseph Finn and I am a 2nd year student at UNCG. For the production of Where.Else I am working as an assistant stage manager and the production assistant. This will be my first active role in a production at UNCG other than working in wardrobe last semester. Since coming to UNCG I’ve discovered how much I enjoy working in the production side of theater, and ppm on doing it in the future after my time at UNCG.
My name is Joseph Finn and I am a 2nd year student at UNCG. For the production of Where.Else I am working as an assistant stage manager and the production assistant. This will be my first active role in a production at UNCG other than working in wardrobe last semester. Since coming to UNCG I’ve discovered how much I enjoy working in the production side of theater, and ppm on doing it in the future after my time at UNCG.
Nicholas Gervasi
I’m excited to be working on WhereElse with Robi and the rest of the cast! Some of my previous work includes The Tempest and Judgmental, Much? A Rapid Retelling of Pride & Prejudice. I would like to thank Chappell Upper and the people at Shared Radiance for their support in my growth as an artist.
I’m excited to be working on WhereElse with Robi and the rest of the cast! Some of my previous work includes The Tempest and Judgmental, Much? A Rapid Retelling of Pride & Prejudice. I would like to thank Chappell Upper and the people at Shared Radiance for their support in my growth as an artist.
Kiahni Glasthal
Kiahni Glasthal is an actress and singer-songwriter. She is in her senior year of college at UNCG. She has been in productions such as Night of the Living dead. She is super excited to be a part of this devised piece and her final show . She has had so much fun working with Robi and this amazing cast! She wants to thank her love ones for all of their support!
Kiahni Glasthal is an actress and singer-songwriter. She is in her senior year of college at UNCG. She has been in productions such as Night of the Living dead. She is super excited to be a part of this devised piece and her final show . She has had so much fun working with Robi and this amazing cast! She wants to thank her love ones for all of their support!
Ainsley Goodyear
Ainsley is so excited to be a part of where.else! She is an actor based in Raleigh, NC but is currently pursuing a BFA in Drama at UNCG. You can find her rooting around in the Ribbon Room! This process has been so new for her but so amazingly unique; she hopes you enjoy the show!
Ainsley is so excited to be a part of where.else! She is an actor based in Raleigh, NC but is currently pursuing a BFA in Drama at UNCG. You can find her rooting around in the Ribbon Room! This process has been so new for her but so amazingly unique; she hopes you enjoy the show!
William Houck
William Houck is a third year Theatre Education student at UNCG and is thrilled to be performing as an actor in this project. This is his first time being in a UNCG production in a performance capacity, but he has done some work behind the scenes over the past three years here, and is a part of UNCG’s improvisational comedy troupe. He has had such an amazing time learning and growing and exploring devised theatre and movement with his friends in the cast and is excited to show everyone what they have done. He wants to thank his wonderful and supportive family and friends for always being there for him.
William Houck is a third year Theatre Education student at UNCG and is thrilled to be performing as an actor in this project. This is his first time being in a UNCG production in a performance capacity, but he has done some work behind the scenes over the past three years here, and is a part of UNCG’s improvisational comedy troupe. He has had such an amazing time learning and growing and exploring devised theatre and movement with his friends in the cast and is excited to show everyone what they have done. He wants to thank his wonderful and supportive family and friends for always being there for him.
Cat Jambe
Cat Jambe is a first-year BFA Acting major. This is Cat’s first production at UNCG. She is incredibly grateful to be a part of WhereElse and is excited for the audience to experience the production!
Cat Jambe is a first-year BFA Acting major. This is Cat’s first production at UNCG. She is incredibly grateful to be a part of WhereElse and is excited for the audience to experience the production!
Kelliann Jones
Kelliann Jones is a fourth year transfer student, and is so excited for Where Else to be her first UNCG production! She is so grateful for the opportunity to work on such a unique and inspiring show, with an amazing cast. A couple of Kelliann’s other favorite credits include being a vocalist and musician for Rock Hill Theatre’s in concert series Uninvited, as well as playing Pearl in These Shining Lives. Kelliann would like to thank Robi and Mat for offering her this opportunity as well as Molly and the rest of the ensemble for a truly memorable journey.
Kelliann Jones is a fourth year transfer student, and is so excited for Where Else to be her first UNCG production! She is so grateful for the opportunity to work on such a unique and inspiring show, with an amazing cast. A couple of Kelliann’s other favorite credits include being a vocalist and musician for Rock Hill Theatre’s in concert series Uninvited, as well as playing Pearl in These Shining Lives. Kelliann would like to thank Robi and Mat for offering her this opportunity as well as Molly and the rest of the ensemble for a truly memorable journey.
Brooklynn Levonas
My name is Brooklynn Levonas. I am a senior actress in this production! Previously at UNCG, I have been in The Passion of Antígona Pérez as Pilar Vargas. I’d like to say a huge thanks to my family for always supporting me!
My name is Brooklynn Levonas. I am a senior actress in this production! Previously at UNCG, I have been in The Passion of Antígona Pérez as Pilar Vargas. I’d like to say a huge thanks to my family for always supporting me!
Trinity Matthews
Hey y’all, Trinity here! Trinity Matthews is a first-year Theatre Education major and a Dance minor. She is somewhat of a new-world actor, as this is her first production at UNCG. Her previous show credits include being the Director and Britney in The Best Worst Day of My Life, Old Man and Beggar Man in 8 Plays Around the World, and Holly from Boxes. Some of her interests include directing, acting, costuming, and playscript analyzing. She would like to thank her family and friends for supporting her throughout her life and especially her mother for being there every step of the way.
Hey y’all, Trinity here! Trinity Matthews is a first-year Theatre Education major and a Dance minor. She is somewhat of a new-world actor, as this is her first production at UNCG. Her previous show credits include being the Director and Britney in The Best Worst Day of My Life, Old Man and Beggar Man in 8 Plays Around the World, and Holly from Boxes. Some of her interests include directing, acting, costuming, and playscript analyzing. She would like to thank her family and friends for supporting her throughout her life and especially her mother for being there every step of the way.
DeAsia McRae
Hi! My name is De’Asia McRae and I am a 3rd year drama major with a minor in media studies. I am also a cast member of Alpha Psi Omega🥀. In this project, I am a creator and an actor in this production. Before I proceeded to UNCG, I went to community college and completed my associates in fine arts and went back to school to grasp more in film and stage theater. Go spartans 🎬!
Hi! My name is De’Asia McRae and I am a 3rd year drama major with a minor in media studies. I am also a cast member of Alpha Psi Omega🥀. In this project, I am a creator and an actor in this production. Before I proceeded to UNCG, I went to community college and completed my associates in fine arts and went back to school to grasp more in film and stage theater. Go spartans 🎬!
Mat Middleton
I am proud to serve as the Production Designer for UNCG’s first devised theatre production, Where•Else. I am a third-year graduate student earning my MFA in Drama with a Concentration in Design. Previous credits at UNCG include lighting design for Sweat (directed by Mya Brown) and The Passion of Antígona Pérez (directed by Robi Arce-Martinez). I am grateful to be a part of this exciting production of inspiring artists, determined to bring their stories to life in meaningful and collaborative ways.
I am proud to serve as the Production Designer for UNCG’s first devised theatre production, Where•Else. I am a third-year graduate student earning my MFA in Drama with a Concentration in Design. Previous credits at UNCG include lighting design for Sweat (directed by Mya Brown) and The Passion of Antígona Pérez (directed by Robi Arce-Martinez). I am grateful to be a part of this exciting production of inspiring artists, determined to bring their stories to life in meaningful and collaborative ways.
Nicole Montijo
Nicole Montijo is a first year BA Drama student with a minor in dance and theatre management. Her recent credits include Gertrude Mcfuzz (Seussical), Witch 2 (Macbeth), and Ensemble in All Shook up at her local regional theatre. She enjoys doing backstage work as well as acting including stage managing and directing. She would like to thank her parents for always being supportive of her path and showing up to every show.
Nicole Montijo is a first year BA Drama student with a minor in dance and theatre management. Her recent credits include Gertrude Mcfuzz (Seussical), Witch 2 (Macbeth), and Ensemble in All Shook up at her local regional theatre. She enjoys doing backstage work as well as acting including stage managing and directing. She would like to thank her parents for always being supportive of her path and showing up to every show.
Sebastian Newlin
Sebastian Newlin (Actor) is a senior BA Drama major with a minor in Musical Theatre here at UNCG. Excited to be a part of UNCG’s first Community Based Theatre Project, Sebastian has also previously performed in UNCG’s production of Into the Woods (Footman, Wolf U/S) and Flora and Ulysses (Mr. Klaus, Mr. Tickham). Outside of college, he has performed in The Secret Garden: Spring Version (Ben Weatherstaff) with Berkshire Theatre Group and in The Wedding Singer (Glen Guglia, Ensemble) with Community Theatre of Greensboro. Sebastian would like to give a huge thanks to his friends and family for their never-ending support. He would also like to thank Robi, Mat, and Molly for giving him this opportunity to create and devise a project with such a wonderful team of artists.
Sebastian Newlin (Actor) is a senior BA Drama major with a minor in Musical Theatre here at UNCG. Excited to be a part of UNCG’s first Community Based Theatre Project, Sebastian has also previously performed in UNCG’s production of Into the Woods (Footman, Wolf U/S) and Flora and Ulysses (Mr. Klaus, Mr. Tickham). Outside of college, he has performed in The Secret Garden: Spring Version (Ben Weatherstaff) with Berkshire Theatre Group and in The Wedding Singer (Glen Guglia, Ensemble) with Community Theatre of Greensboro. Sebastian would like to give a huge thanks to his friends and family for their never-ending support. He would also like to thank Robi, Mat, and Molly for giving him this opportunity to create and devise a project with such a wonderful team of artists.
Gavin Nourse
Gavin Nourse is a Sophomore BFA Actor and musician at UNCG. Past credits at the University include “Night of the Living Dead” and 2023’s Web Series “I (heart) Collaboration”. Acting and devising for “Where-Else” has been a new, yet very exciting process that has expanded his creative possibilities.
Gavin Nourse is a Sophomore BFA Actor and musician at UNCG. Past credits at the University include “Night of the Living Dead” and 2023’s Web Series “I (heart) Collaboration”. Acting and devising for “Where-Else” has been a new, yet very exciting process that has expanded his creative possibilities.
Faviana Petru
Faviana Petru has been passionate about theater for many years so she’s excited about the opportunity to be a part of Where.Else! Faviana is a Senior BA Acting major with a minor in Consumer, Apparel, and Retail Studies. This is Faviana’s second and final UNCG production!. She would like to thank her friends and especially her family for being her biggest supporters throughout her life. She’s had a great experience working on this piece with the Where.Else community as well as the Elsewhere Museum community and hopes that it has an impact on the audience!
Faviana Petru has been passionate about theater for many years so she’s excited about the opportunity to be a part of Where.Else! Faviana is a Senior BA Acting major with a minor in Consumer, Apparel, and Retail Studies. This is Faviana’s second and final UNCG production!. She would like to thank her friends and especially her family for being her biggest supporters throughout her life. She’s had a great experience working on this piece with the Where.Else community as well as the Elsewhere Museum community and hopes that it has an impact on the audience!
Samara Powers
Samara Powers is a sophomore BA drama major minoring in dance from Winston-Salem, NC. She has thoroughly enjoyed being a part of this cast and hopes you enjoy the show!
Samara Powers is a sophomore BA drama major minoring in dance from Winston-Salem, NC. She has thoroughly enjoyed being a part of this cast and hopes you enjoy the show!
Jasmyne Simpkins
Jasmyne (She/her) is a second year BA drama student with a minor in dance based in Fayetteville, NC. Most of her acting credits are from her time living in Knoxville, TN- including working on a different community based project with the Carpet Bag Theater. She’s had wayyy too much fun building this show from the ground up with her fellow cast members. Spending time in Elsewhere has felt like being in a different dimension. She hopes you enjoy walking through our collaborative community!
Jasmyne (She/her) is a second year BA drama student with a minor in dance based in Fayetteville, NC. Most of her acting credits are from her time living in Knoxville, TN- including working on a different community based project with the Carpet Bag Theater. She’s had wayyy too much fun building this show from the ground up with her fellow cast members. Spending time in Elsewhere has felt like being in a different dimension. She hopes you enjoy walking through our collaborative community!
Jamarius Wall
Jamarius Wall is a transfer student and senior here at UNCG. He is a BA actor with a minor in African American studies. After graduating in May, he plans to teach. His long-term goal after graduating is to become a businessman and mogul!
Jamarius Wall is a transfer student and senior here at UNCG. He is a BA actor with a minor in African American studies. After graduating in May, he plans to teach. His long-term goal after graduating is to become a businessman and mogul!