Ten Oglethorpe Theatre students have been cast in the upcoming dark comedy “Marie Antoinette,” a co-production of Atlanta theatre company Actor’s Express and Oglethorpe University, set to premiere at the Conant Performing Arts Center on Feb. 6.
Tatum McBride earned a supporting role as “Theresa de Lambelle,” a close friend to the titular character, Marie Antoinette.
The following students were selected for the roles in the production:
Theresa de Lamballe- Tatum McBride
The Dauphin- Brandon Holman
Royalist- Tae Brasel
Revolutionary 1- Chris Kesserwani
Revolutionary 2- Kate Hunter
Theresa de Lamballe (understudy)- Shashi Yammada
Mr. Sauce (understudy)- Hairston Hill
Mrs. Sauce (understudy)- Carly Jelineck
Sheep (understudy)- Tae Brasel
Royalsit (understudy)- Grace Januchowski
Revolutionary 1 (understudy)- Belle Lanzelotti
This ongoing collaboration allows Oglethorpe theatre students to work with professionals while still in college and gain valuable experience to continue their careers in acting after graduation.
Oglethorpe students’ talent also shines behind the scenes. The following students are part of the “Marie Antoinette” backstage crew:
Assistant Sound Design
Amelia Lerouxs
Light Board Operator
Noah Carter
Sound Board Operator
David Ritchey
Backstage Crew
Alexa Namphy
Anthony Allen
Kimberly Anyanwu
Scenic Crew
Tae Brasel
Grace Januchowski
Caitlin Lumpkin
Marques Tomme
Maria Washington
Zoe Carter
Paint Crew
Justic Searcy
Eden Lipham
Amber Williams
Possum Hill
Carly Jelinek
Toju Okome
Allison Smith
Eloa Noir
Light Crew
Livi Wold
Nevaeh Riddle
Myles Moore
Sound Crew
David Ritchey
Eric Robinson
Props Crew
Emerson Brasfield
Dana Nelson
Rachel Schussler
Noah Carter
Wardrobe
Johnny Dominguez
Meg Cobley
Nico Herring
Eloa Noir
Aviva Dean
“Marie Antoinette” will premiere at the Conant Performing Arts Center on Feb. 6 and run through Feb. 23. Oglethorpe students, faculty and staff receive one free ticket and can redeem it by presenting their Oglethorpe ID at the box office. Tickets are on sale now at actors-express.com.
