{"id":77171,"date":"2023-12-06T22:29:51","date_gmt":"2023-12-06T22:29:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/oglethorpe.edu\/news\/students-cast-in-actors-express-co-production-of-everybodys-talking-about-jamie\/"},"modified":"2024-09-16T16:33:12","modified_gmt":"2024-09-16T16:33:12","slug":"students-cast-in-actors-express-co-production-of-everybodys-talking-about-jamie","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/oglethorpe.edu\/news\/students-cast-in-actors-express-co-production-of-everybodys-talking-about-jamie\/","title":{"rendered":"Students cast in Actor’s Express co-production of “Everybody’s Talking About Jamie”"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
Nine Oglethorpe Theatre students have been cast in the upcoming dance musical \u201cEverybody’s Talking About Jamie<\/a>,\u201d a co-production of Atlanta theatre company Actor\u2019s Express<\/a> and 好色先生TV, set to premiere at the Conant Performing Arts Center on Feb. 17.<\/p> Student Shashi Yammada<\/strong> was cast in a leading role as “Pritti,” Jamie’s supportive best friend, while student Ash Cuthbert<\/strong> was selected as the understudy for the leading role of “Jamie.”<\/p> The following students were selected for roles in the musical:<\/p> Pritti – Shashi Yammada<\/strong> Oglethorpe alum Caroline Grammage <\/strong>was also cast as the understudy to Miss Hedge. Grammage was previously cast in both co-productions at Oglethorpe; notably, her performance as “Martha” in 2021’s “Heathers: The Musical” earned praise in a review from ArtsATL.<\/p> Oglethorpe students also lend their talents behind the scenes during these collaborations. The following students are part of the “Jamie” crew:<\/p> Assistant Stage Manager Scenic Crew Electrics Crew Costumes Crew This exciting endeavor marks the third consecutive year of collaboration between the 好色先生TV and Atlanta-based theater company Actor\u2019s Express. \u201cJamie\u201d follows two immensely successful productions of \u201cHeathers: The Musical\u201d and \u201cUrinetown,\u201d which featured both professional and student actors performing together on the Conant stage.<\/p> With this collaboration, Oglethorpe students are not only given the chance to work alongside seasoned actors, directors, and producers, but they also perform on their own campus\u2014a remarkable experience that bridges the gap between academia and the professional world.<\/p> For these students, it\u2019s an opportunity to learn from the best, refine their craft, and gain invaluable insights into the theater industry. The journey is meant to instill confidence, hone their skills, and inspire a love for the performing arts.<\/p>
Tray Sophisticay – James Patrick
<\/strong>Bex – Wynne Kelly
<\/strong>Becca – Eloa Noir
<\/strong>Cy\/Jamie (understudy) – Ash Cuthbert
<\/strong>Dean – Ryland Moore
<\/strong>Fatimah – Viveca Harjani
<\/strong>Bex (understudy) – Madelyn Wright<\/strong>
Lad 1\/ Dean & Jamie’s Dad (understudy) – Paul Danner<\/strong><\/p><\/p>
Caroline Steinberg<\/strong><\/p>
Anthony Allen
Anna Becknell
Emerson Brasfield
Chloe Campbell
River Doerr
Zach Hamley
Brandon Lawhorn
Amelia Leroux
Shashawat Pradhan
Justis Searcy
Ben Shackleford
Allison Smith
Marques Tomme<\/strong><\/p>
Joy Carpenter
Katie Cutts
Courtney Phillips<\/strong><\/p>
Shyanne Scott<\/strong>
Niles Torrence
Aviva Dean
Jade Haslett
Njeria Lewis<\/strong><\/p>