Cast and Crew Biographies of Moby Dick – Rehearsed

Natalie Raybourn (Stage Manager/Voice of “The Rachel”) currently resides in Gulfport, MS. She is a Sophomore at MGCCC/Harrison County Campus and is majoring in Theatre. She is the current President of the Drama Club on campus. Some of her favorite and most memorable roles include Velma Kelly in “Chicago” and Belle in “Beauty and the Beast”. She is so thrilled to be back with the HC Players, and hopes you enjoy the show!

Tommy Wheeler (Member of the Company, Elijah, Queequeq) resides in Biloxi, MS. Tommy is a sophomore at MGCCC. He is a dance major with 10 years of experience. He is currently focusing on his love for theater and music. He’s been in several plays and musicals all over the Gulf Coast. And when he is not on stage, he is choreographing and helping with hair and makeup on the side. Tommy plans on transferring out of state to further his pursuit in the performing arts. He’s excited for the 2023 theater season!
Connor Ray Brothers (Mastheader/Voice of “The Bachelor”)
Currently residing in Long Beach Mississippi
Majoring in broadcast journalism at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College. He has taken multiple theatre classes but has mostly worked behind the stage with only a few on stage experiences. Conner has also participated in Long Beach High School’s journalism class LBTV.
Ariel Cheyenne Cornelson (Cynical Actor/Flask) currently resides in Gulfport, MS. A proud mom of a beautiful five-year-old daughter, McKenna and a three-year-old dog, Ichigo, who is the “goodest” of boys. Ariel graduated from Gulfport High School in 2012, Gulfport Job Corps Center in 2013 with her CMA, and Guthrie Job Corps Center in 2015 with her CNA. Ariel is currently a part of STEAM, CAB, and Drama Club as well as a part of the Choir and Coastal Vibrations on the HC campus. She is currently Majoring in Music Education and Therapy.
LaTyus Scott (Member of the Company/Tashtego) currently resides in Gulfport, MS. LaTyus graduated from Tylertown High School in 2016. He is a Freshman at MGCCC Harrison County Campus and is majoring in theatre.
Lily Bridges (Member of the Company/Mastheader/Steward) currently resides in D’iberville, MS. She is currently enrolled in the collegiate academy program at MGCCC Harrison County campus and is majoring in History. Lily has been involved in ballet and performances for 11 consecutive years.
Kenny Yocom (“Old Pro”, Peleg, and Carpenter) received his BFA from Southern MS in “Technical production”, MFA in “Design” with a secondary emphasis in Radio, Television, and Film, and a MS in “Career and Technical Education”. Mr. Yocom currently is ABD for a PhD in “Curriculum Design and Development”.  He is enrolled in The Arts for further study @ MCCCC.

Darrien Brooks (Stubb) is excited to present this story. He is a sophomore at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College and is majoring in Theatre. Becoming an actor has been something he’s known since a young age. Performing on stage is where he has the most fun. He started his community theatre journey in 3rd grade. While becoming a stronger and better actor, he hopes to inspire others to be themselves. His favorite roles include “Knife Grinder” in Oliver, “Cecil” in a church production titled The Journey, and “Ensemble” in Chicago. He is grateful for the opportunity and is ready for everyone to see how hard he and the rest of this amazing cast has been working.

Preston Moore (Serious actor/ Starbuck) is currently residing in Biloxi MS. He is an officer of the MGCCC Drama Club and is majoring in theatre. He has only done theatre for a few years, but he is excited to show off what he has learned from the time he has been here.
Avery Ellis (Stage Manager) currently resides in Biloxi, MS. Avery is a Theatre major, after several major changes (pun intended). They have no prior theatre experience but are eager to learn and excited to be here! Chasing the dream!

Fern Reinike (Costumer/Tech) currently resides in Biloxi, MS. She is a Sophomore at MGCCC Harrison County Campus majoring in Visual Arts. Fern has a passion for multiple art medias and has been previously involved with Biloxi Little Theatre.

 

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