TAYLOR NELSON (Ann Johnson) made her acting debut in ArtPrize 2009 with RabbitMitten USA!. Her recent work includes the Association of University Women’s #StandUpToSexism campaign, and an appearance in the indie film Poser at the Tribeca Film Festival. Taylor will make her debut performance with Actors’ Theatre of Columbus as Ann Johnson in The African Company Presents Richard III. She is excited to share this story of love, laughter, and artistic liberation.

WILMA HATTON (Papa Shakespeare) has been a part of the Columbus theatre community for many years! This is her third venture with ATC! She has been seen in The Tempest and Pippin many years ago with ATC! She’s also been in shows with Short North Stage, CATCO, Available Light Theatre, and Gallery Players to name a few! Wilma has also done several commercials, voiceovers, and film. Wilma thanks her family, coworkers, and everyone for their their support! Enjoy the show!!!

CHASE EUJENE MCCANTS (James Hewlett) is pumped to join the cast of The African Company Presents Richard III. Previously, he took on various roles with The Shakespeare Underground, It's All Been Done Radio Hour, Jesus Christ Superstar, and Dreamgirls. When he isn't acting, Chase fronts the Columbus theatre rock band, So Long, Stargazer.

JABARI JOHNSON (William Henry Brown) is celebrating his third production with Actors' Theatre, as well as the 10th anniversary of his first role with the company, debuting in The Scarlett Pimpernel. He is happy to be rejoining Actors’ Theatre this year not only as a season actor, but also as an official member of the staff.

BROOKLYNN GRACE (Sarah) received her BA in vocal music from Capital University in 2021. Her credits include Parade, The Color Purple, and The Cradle Will Rock in which she was a 2019 Columbus Theatre Roundtable Award nominee. She’s happy to be with ATC! 

TRAVIS HORSEMAN (Stephen Price) has been performing in ATC productions on and off since 1997, most recently in their 2017 production of Julius Caesar. He is also a writer and graphic novelist, whose work can be found at his website amiculusrome.com.

SEAN TAYLOR (The Constable-man) is ecstatic to be returning to Schiller for his third season with Actors' Theatre. Previous roles include Oberon/Theseus in A Midsummer's Night's Dream and Prince Escalus in Romeo and Juliet. He'd like to thank his parents for their continued support, and Aidan, Cobi, and Zak for always keeping him sane when they're not driving him loco.

DAVID J. GLOVER (Director) is an actor, director, and teaching artist from the Columbus area. He received his bachelor’s degree in communications and theatre arts from Heidelberg University. Since graduating he has been active in the Columbus theatre scene. Glover spent time teaching and directing children’s theatre in New York, and he has performed with several different companies. He is currently a member of the Available Light Theatre Company and serves as the upper school dean of students director of theatre arts at the Wellington School.

BROOKE STILES (Stage Manager) earned her BA in communications from Denison University. Her most notable credits include stage manager for Information for Foreigners and The Wolves at Denison University; public relations head and arts administration assistant for Weathervane Playhouse's 2019 season; and arts administration for the Natural Theatre Company in Bath, England.

JOY HEINO (Assistant Stage Manager) has stage managed and assistant stage managed a dozen productions, worked as sound designer for four, and wrote and produced two musicals throughout her time in college. Now she's so excited to be working with the folks here at Actors' Theatre and kick off her post-graduation career!

ELLIE RAUSCHENBERG (Assistant Stage Manager) has been involved in theater since 4th grade mostly though Bexley Theater Arts. Most recently she was prop manager for Bexley's production of The Addams Family and stage manager for Bexley's production of Something Rotten. She will continue doing theater when she attends Ohio University this fall. She hopes you enjoy the show!

BRENDAN MICHNA (Set Designer) does a lot of theatre work all over the city.

CATHERINE RINELLA (Sound Designer) This strange humanoid creature portrays herself as a sound designer, audio engineer, radio board-op, and audio drama nerd. She haunts the radio airwaves on WCBE 90.5FM as weekend host and creator/producer of Midnight Audio Theatre. Runs on coffee.

ROWAN WINTERWOOD (Lighting Designer) is a staff member of Actors’ Theatre of Columbus, where recent credits include OR, (Director) and Romeo & Juliet (Stage Manager). She has designed lights for CATCO is Kids and Evolution Theatre Company.

TONYAMARIE (Costume/Prop Designer) is the costume designer and mixed media sculptress behind Gypsy Cat Studios, her freelance artistry business since 2007. She is a mother of two and a grandmother of four and loves introducing her grandchildren to the magic of theater, live performance, art, and animals.

SCOTT MONNIN (Board Operator) has been building sets and running tech for nine years now. They are excited for their first season with ATC! In addition to building and sound Scott does lighting design and most recently designed The Addams Family for Short North Stage.

SARA BODDE (Production Manager) is excited to be returning to the park for 2021! She has over 10 years of experience working in technical theatre including working on stage and production management with Actors' Theatre for the past four years.

ADAM SIMON (Producer) has the great joy and pleasure of being able to produce amazing art with the people he loves most, and he's so glad that you get to see it. If there was any confusion, Beth is at the top of that list.