Pinwheel Productions
Old Classics. New Spin.
Pride & Prejudice:
A New Musical Comedy
( A Theatrical Staging)
The Cast
(in alphabetical order)
Drew Baker (Mr.Denny/Folly Man) of Lewisville, North Carolina is ridiculously blessed to be married to Sarah and to have his son Jude and daughter Rowan. He serves three Christian non-profit organizations in various capacities and loves being involved in the excellent theatre community of Winston-Salem. His first ever role was Demetrius in Spirit Gum’s unforgettable 2021 production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream. Since then he has appeared three LTWS productions. A native of West Texas, he loves photography and all the outdoor activities North Carolina has to offer. When indoors he enjoys reading, writing, playing guitar, and eating.
Mark Brown (Mr. Bennet)lives in Winston-Salem where he has performed in several shows including The Buddy Holly Story, Disaster the Musical, The Secret Garden, and Sense and Sensibility. Mark works for hospice where he uses the guitar and singing as part of his care for hospice patients and their families. Mark had high tea with wife Jeannette at the Jane Austen Museum in Bath last April. They have three children and two grandchildren.
Jackson Cameron-Smith (Charles Bingley) is absolutely ecstatic to be part of this wonderful experience. He loves to perform when not walking the halls of Furnitureland South. Previous credits include Spamalot! (Sir Robin), Cabaret (Bobby), Mamma Mia (Pepper), and RENT (Tom Collins). Jackson would like to thank his lovely wife Hope, and Tara for giving this wonderful opportunity!
Leila Dixon (Lydia Bennet/Anne DeBourgh) is a 15-year-old rising sophomore at Weaver Academy and has been doing shows since she was a little girl. She loves the stage and the community she surrounds herself with every day, and she’s grateful to the people who have supported her. She loves getting to work with new people and would like to shout out her vocal coach, Courtney Lowe, for being her #1 role model and helping her become more confident on stage.
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Olivia Gascoyne (Kitty Bennet/Georgiana Darcy) is a rising Junior who attends Weaver Academy Performing Arts in the discipline of theatre. She started dancing when she was 1 1/2 and hasn’t stopped moving since. She loves singing, dancing, acting and costume design. Some of her favorite roles have been Mary Poppins in Mary Poppins and Mr. Mushnik in Little Shop of Horrors. She is grateful to be a part of this wonderful production in her role of Kitty Bennet and Georgina Darcy.
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Logan Hammersley (Mr. Collins) is overjoyed to help manifest this musical work of Tara’s and Chris’. A graduate of UNCG’s School of Music, Logan has been singing since he was a child with his classically trained mother along with Disney and Sesame Street tapes. He considers himself privileged to have been part of such casts as LTWS’ recent productions of “The Producers” as Max Bialystock and “Guys and Dolls” as Nicely-Nicely.
Graham Harrington (Jane Bennet) is honored to work with this talented cast and production team. Her favorite roles have been Miss Honey in “Matilda” (HPCT), Sophie in “Mamma Mia” (LTWS), and Maria in “The Sound of Music” (HPCT). She would like to thank her family, friends, and fiancé Brandon for supporting her.
Oliver Helsabeck (Sir William/Mr.Gardiner/Folly Man) is a member of the Board of Directors of High Point Community Theatre, and some of his favorite roles have been: Bob Cratchit in “A Christmas Carol: the Musical,” Sir Bedevere in “Monty Python’s Spamalot,” Henry Higgins in “My Fair Lady,” and Linus in “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown” with HPCT, and Archie Craven in “The Secret Garden” and Noah in “Children of Eden” with Spring Theatre. By day, Oliver is Associate Minister for Congregational Care at Centenary UMC in Winston-Salem. He is happy to join the cast of this original show!
Ryan Hendricks (Mr.Darcy) is excited to be returning to Pride and Prejudice as Mr. Darcy! When he isn’t acting, he works as an interior design consultant and loves every minute of it! Previously, he played the Beast in “Beauty and the Beast” (Kernersville Little Theatre), Rapunzel’s Prince in “Into The Woods” (KLT), and Anthony in “Sweeney Todd” (Woolfe Street Playhouse). Ryan is very thankful to his family and friends for always supporting him in his theatre endeavors!
Sarah Jedrey (Charlotte Lucas) is thrilled to be part of this new work and grateful for the chance to build something delightful! Recent roles: Camel City Playhouse's I LOVE YOU, YOU'RE PERFECT, NOW CHANGE! (Melissa/Woman 2), Triad Pride Acting Company's BROADWAY OUR WAY: YOUNG AT HEART, Stained Glass Playhouse’s GODSPELL (Sonia), Little Theatre of Winston-Salem’s THE DROWSY CHAPERONE (Superintendent). Thanks go out to this cast, crew, and leadership; to the Idiot Box for building the skills needed; and to her friends and family who've always believed.
Sarah Jenkins (Caroline Bingley) is delighted to take another turn about the room as Miss Bingley after playing her at the Little Theatre of Winston-Salem almost 10 years ago! Regionally, Sarah has appeared with Temple Theatre, High Point University, The Lost Colony, NCShakes, and others. Favorite roles include Vivienne (Legally Blonde), Cinderella (Into the Woods), Marianne (Constellations), Kitty (The Drowsy Chaperone), Belinda Blair (Noises Off) and Petunia (Clown Bar). Sarah is also a co-artistic director of Spirit Gum Theatre Company in Winston-Salem. http://www.spiritgumtheatre.com
Trevor Ketterling is excited to reprise George Wickham once again. He was lucky to have originated the role in its very first stage reading, and again in a reimagined dinner theater version of the show. He will now have the honor of being in its very first full stage production! He is so deeply thankful to Tara and the rest of the production team, including Rachel, the amazing choreographer for this spectacle of a show, who also happens to be his wife.
Victoria Morales, (Mary Bennet) 24, holds a degree in Health Administration and is dedicated to enhancing healthcare delivery. Passionate about singing, she frequently performs at local events. In her downtime, Victoria enjoys binge-watching TV shows and is eagerly anticipating a return to theatre. Her enthusiasm and diverse interests make her a dynamic and inspiring individual.
Tara Raczenski (Mrs.Bennet) is a resident of High Point and a lifetime theatre enthusiast. With a degree in theatre performance and an Equity Membership Candidacy, favorite onstage roles include "Liesl" The Sound of Music at the Fulton Opera House in Lancaster, PA, "Gypsy Rose Lee" with CTG, "Sister Amnesia" Nunsense Centennial Station Dinner Theatre, "Honey" Who's Afraid of Virginia Wolfe at LTWS. Most recently, Tara performed the role of "Hold Me Touch Me" The Producers also at LTWS and for which she was nominated for Best Supporting Actress in Broadway World Regional Awards. In addition to acting, Tara is a freelance costume designer and has designed regularly in the Triad since 2015.
Kristina is delighted to be part of this creative new take on her favorite classic book! Over the past decade, she has performed in productions with High Point Community Theatre, Spring Theatre, and other organizations throughout the Triad. Favorite roles include Mrs. Cratchit in A Christmas Carol, Mrs. Brill in Mary Poppins, Rose in Secret Garden, and Lucy in You're a Good Man Charlie Brown. When not on stage, she is a professor of education, teaches ESOL to adults, and also enjoys working as a director/music director for youth productions.
Rebecca Teague (Elizabeth Bennet) Becca Teague is very excited to be reprising her role as Elizabeth Bennett with this incredible production of Pride & Prejudice! Her most recent roles include "Belle" in Disney's Beauty and the Beast, "Aquata" in Disney's The Little Mermaid, and "Becca" in Beehive: The 60's Musical. In addition to being on stage, she has also recently ventured into the world of set-design alongside her husband, with their most recent set being Studio1's production of Lucky Stiff. In her spare time, Becca loves to dabble in photography, sing on her worship team at church, go bouldering and weight lifting, and playing games with her husband. She also loves to hang out with her friends and go on random adventures! Becca wants to thank her husband and her dogs for their unwavering support with her artistic endeavors and additionally wants to thank Tara for welcoming her with open arms into the Pride & Prejudice family!
The Production Team
Mrs. Hope Cameron-Smith received her BFA in Theatre Education from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. She has served as a theatre director and educator, as well as a coordinator of non-profit arts education, all in the Triad area. Additionally, she spent time in the entertainment department for The Walt Disney Company in Orlando, Florida. Her great love for all things theatre has helped her to develop a diverse pool of skills in directing, acting, vocal performance, choreography, stage management, costume and set design. Hope currently teaches theatre at Weaver Academy in Greensboro. She is overjoyed to join the company of Pride and Prejudice and be a part of this exciting journey to the stage for such an amazing new work, with an exceptional cast and crew!
Tara Raczenski (Playwright/Lyricist/Composer) is a resident of High Point and a lifetime theatre enthusiast. With a degree in theatre performance and an Equity Membership Candidacy, her career has been a patchwork of on and offstage roles. She has been active with regional and community theatres including Fulton Opera House (PA), NC Shakespeare Festival, RhinoLeap, Little Theatre of WS and many others. Tara was the winner of the Forsyth County New Play Initiative for her adaptation of Treasure Island, as well as a discussion panelist at JASP 2016 for her adaptation of Persuasion and The Decatur Book Festival, 2017. A member of JASNA since 2015, Tara is a fan of all Austen's works but loves Pride & Prejudice most ardently. Romans 11:36
Chris Tilley (music director/arranger) is a freelance musician. His professional theatre credits include Man of La Mancha (Gallery Players, Brooklyn), Into the Woods and Big River (Mill Mountain Theatre), Tell Me on a Sunday (Alloy Theater NYC), and others. For three years, he was an orchestrator for Broadway Backwards (Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS). Chris is also a playwright, lyricist, and composer. His original shows Giants Dance and Bottom’s Dream have been produced as part of the Greensboro Fringe Festival, and his musical Lysistrata: A Musical Sex Comedy will be presented this fall 2024 at Studio One in Burlington, NC.
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​Rachel Conway (Choreographer) “Dr Dance” is excited to rejoin the cast and crew for this next installment of theater magic! She recently moved to Raleigh to serve as the Assistant AD for Mental Health & Performance Psychology at NC State University and is grateful to remain connected to her theater family in the triad. Her choreography has been showcased in Suessical (KLT), Into The Woods (KLT), Addams Family (Yadkinville), and Beauty & The Beast (KLT). In 2023, her work for The Producers (LTWS) was also honored with the Broadway World Regional Award for Best Choreography. She thanks her husband, Trevor, for being her partner in dance and life.
Jeanette Brown (Costume Designer) is a jack of all trades: past/present iterations include teaching Latin, interior design, antique shop owner, costume shop manager, and professional advice giver. She enjoys NYT puzzles, murder mysteries and all things Regency. She’s glad to be flexing her costuming muscles once again to actualize Tara’s dream project! Past costume work includes Little Women, Wrinkle in Time, Putnam Co. Spelling Bee, and Legally Blonde. She and her husband Mark ( Mr. Bennet) have 3 children and 2 grandchildren
Kristen Bridge (wardrobe assistant/ dresser) has recently graduated from Meredith College with a BA in Theatre. During her time at Meredith, she was an actor, costume designer, assistant stage manager, and much more! Recently she has fallen in love with costuming and is excited to start her internship with The Little Theatre of Winston-Salem in the costume shop this upcoming season. She is thrilled to be a part of this once in a lifetime experience!