We are so grateful to have worked with so many brilliant performing artists over the years. Philadelphia and arts communities across the country are burgeoning with ETC alums. Meet our most recent casts and collaborators; you’ll see them on stage at a school, community venue or theatre near you soon!
My Father’s Dragon
Eliza Carson (she/her) is an actor and educator in Philadelphia. Credits include Jack and the Beanstalk with Family Stages, Girlfails with Lemonade Stand, The Pecking Order with Paper Doll Ensemble, and Much Ado About Nothing with Capital Classics. She graduated from the University of Connecticut with a BFA in Acting and has toured as a performer and teacher in France with Pickles Company and has trained with Shakespeare and Company in Lenox, MA.
Nina Seri Gold (she/her) is thrilled to be a part of My Father’s Dragon! A Philadelphia-based actor, her regional credits include: Brave Little Tailor (Enchantment Theatre Company), The Mystery of Edwin Drood (Candlelight Dinner Theatre), The Merry Widow (Delaware Valley Opera Company). Educational: Emilia, Metamorphoses, A Midsummer Night’s Dream (Penn State Centre Stage). Nina would like to thank Zach, Beaver, Jen and Landis for their dedication and leadership, as well as her fellow cast mates for their generosity and spirit both on and offstage. Most of all, she thanks her family for their tireless support and encouragement. She hopes you enjoy the show! www.ninaserigold.com
Shane Troxell (he/they) is delighted to bring this production to life! Shane is a choreographer, director actor, and stage combatant from Coatesville, PA interested in the intersection of art and justice. His recent work includes an original show in the Philadelphia Fringe Festival on the applications of modern day abolition, a world premiere as a dancer in a new opera titled, At That Hour, and now this!
Rebecca Jay (they/she) is an Actor and Multidisciplinary Artist, specializing in movement. She is inspired by the intersection of athleticism and artistry and enjoys finding new and interesting ways to bridge them together. Rebecca works as an actor, dancer, stunt performer, aerialist, acrobat, and puppeteer. She is thrilled to be on her Second National Tour with Enchantment Theater Company! Her recent work includes the role of Princess Surpanakha in the India Tour of Ramaavan the Musical
and the role of Actor/ Puppeteer in Exagoge at La Mama. Rebecca is a two time finalist for The Poetry Matters award and enjoys writing songs, poetry, children’s books, fiction, and musical theater. She is a huge advocate for coffee, dogs, and self reflection.
Daniel Burgess (he/him) is excited to be a part of his third national tour with Enchantment Theatre as Company Manager. He’s also been in Peer Gynt, Peter Rabbit Tales, Harold and The Purple Crayon, and The Brave Little Tailor. Daniel has found immense joy in the creation of children’s theatre and is excited to present My Fathers Dragon to you all! Which he finds to be the most exciting and fastest pace show he’s been a part of yet!
Jessica Beaver (She/They) is a Philadelphia native, Arts Educator, Stage Manager, and Technical Director. With a background in English Literature and Urban Studies, Beaver was an English and Theatre Teacher for the School District of Philadelphia for seven years. Currently, they works with organizations such as Music Theatre Philly, The Strides Collective, Yes And… Collaborative Arts, Appel Farms, Philly Young Playwrights, Artwell, and Philly Enchantment Theater on technical theater, theater production, and theater education. Beaver is also a wedding coordinator and officiant with their small business @GetGayMarried. Visit jessicarachelbeaver.com for more updates on performances, productions, and more.
Mommy’s Khimar
Kayla Byrd (she/her) is a South Jersey native, and a lover/ practitioner of Theatre. Past credits include: Carnelian(Spare Titles) Plum Bun (Theatre in the X/ EgoPo Classic Theater), Dreamgirls (Theatre in the X). “Art saves- watch and learn.”
Sharese Salters (she/her) is a southern-bred, multi-hyphenate artist who expresses her love for theatre through performing, theatre education, and playwriting. Some of her favorite stage credits include Bessie in a reading of Eclipsed (RunBoyRun Productions), Actor in Jack and the Beanstalk (Curio Theatre Company), and Maria/Antonia (u/s) in Twelfth Night o Lo Que Quieras (Delaware Shakespeare). Sharese believes making art is a radical, necessary act and she’s proud to participate in it whenever she can!
Jackie Marino-Thomas (she/they) Jackie is so excited to venture into her second tour with the Enchantment Theater Company! You may have seen her as the princess in The Brave Little Tailor this past spring, or at other theaters in Philadelphia. When she isn’t acting, she works as a social media manager and walks dogs. Jackie wants to thank her friends and family for all of their support through the years!
Craig Stoddard (he/him) was born and raised in Birmingham, UK. He was awarded a full scholarship to attend the Birmingham School of Acting, from which he graduated with a BA(Hons) degree in Performance Art. Subsequently he filmed several television shows for the BBC, ITV & Sky which have been broadcast to millions of homes internationally. Craig has appeared on stage in cities such as London, New York, Munich, Vienna, Amsterdam and Philadelphia! Selected stage credits include; Romeo & Juliet, RENT!, Hair, Five Guys Named Moe, Cinderella, 20th Century Boy, The American Revolution, Alice in Wonderland and The Snow Queen. Craig is also an award winning singer/ songwriter and has contributed music to the soundtracks of several Motion Pictures.
Joyous Whitfield (they/them) is a non-binary actor/writer born and raised in Philadelphia. They received their BFA in theater from the University of the Arts with a concentration on Acting. Since then, Joyous has been acting in regional theaters across Philadelphia. They also co-own a film production company called LMNOP Productions in which they write and produce short films. Joyous recent credits are ” Suddenly Last Summer, “ Die-Cast,” Hatshepsut“, Beacon Theater ” Comedy of Errors” and Shakespear in Clark Park …. Joyous wants to thank his family and friends for their support. Joyous would also like to send a BIG “I LOVE YOU” to their lovely fiance Kishia Nixon.
Ciera Gardner (they/them)
