The overall mission of Shared Radiance Performing Arts Company is to entertain, enlighten, educate and explore experiential and interactive theatre through the works
of Shakespeare and beyond.
Book ShakesCollage 2024 Now!
ShakesCollage performances and workshops are open to bookings throughout the year. ShakesCollage is a 50 minute, lively compilation of Shakespeare's works. Workshops are tailored to fit your individual curriculum needs. Contact sherri@sharedradiance.org for information and booking.
What students are saying about ShakesCollage....
I love this show. The audience participation is something I enjoy because from it stems pure improvisation and comedic moments.
I felt personally motivated from beginning to end. I enjoyed how they involved the audience in the acts and the level of audience participation…
Shared Radiance did a marvelous job of combining Shakespeare’s most iconic words with modern day pop culture and ideas.
All of them brought such a fun spirit to their roles.
(During) the tragedies I actually felt the emotion and it made me sad with them. They are very skilled actors. They are excellent at making the audience feel what the characters are feeling.
They have made learning about Shakespeare an enjoyable experience rather than a boring and dull experience. They all have great personalities and great chemistry. Every time they come it makes me want to get interested in Shakespeare.
What students are saying about ShakesCollage....
I love this show. The audience participation is something I enjoy because from it stems pure improvisation and comedic moments.
I felt personally motivated from beginning to end. I enjoyed how they involved the audience in the acts and the level of audience participation…
Shared Radiance did a marvelous job of combining Shakespeare’s most iconic words with modern day pop culture and ideas.
All of them brought such a fun spirit to their roles.
(During) the tragedies I actually felt the emotion and it made me sad with them. They are very skilled actors. They are excellent at making the audience feel what the characters are feeling.
They have made learning about Shakespeare an enjoyable experience rather than a boring and dull experience. They all have great personalities and great chemistry. Every time they come it makes me want to get interested in Shakespeare.
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The GROW Residency through Creative Greensboro was a great success! Chappell Upper adapted and directed Judgmental Much? A Rapid Retelling of Pride & Prejudice using six actors and seven sock puppets. Several workshops and community engagement experiences were offered throughout the residency, including sensory friendly performances.
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Check out our Workshops page for more information on all the cool workshops, classes, and performances being offered through the GROW residency! You can also visit creativegreensboro.com to learn more.
Congratulations to the cast of Romeo and Juliet. This teen show is in collaboration with Creative Greensboro
and will take place March 17 -19, 2023 at Stephen Hyers Theatre. The auditions were extremely exciting;
we have an incredible group of actors as well as a top-notch production team.
ROMEO AND JULIET Cast List
Gregory…………………………………….Caroline Rowe
Sampson/Capulet Servant……………………………….Katelyn Waltz
Abraham/Page……………………………….Brycen Inglesby
Balthazar……………………………….Zella Lautzenheiser
Benvolio……………………………….Iyah Johnson
Tybalt……………………………….Lily Allen
Lord Capulet……………………………….Chelsea Barnes
Lady Capulet……………………………….Kazie Goad
Montague……………………………….Mia Case
Lady Montague……………………………….Zayla Collins
Prince Escalus……………………………….Brooklyn Moran
Romeo……………………………….Landon Perry
Paris……………………………….Griffin Lund
Nurse……………………………………….Olivann Shropshire-Smith
Juliet……………………………….Gigi Frye
Mercutio……………………………….Adaline Greene
Friar Laurence……………………………….Julian Fields
Peter……………………………….Sadie Murray
Apothecary/Officer……………………………….Madelyn Yong
Friar John……………………………….Brielle Lamb
Page……………………………….Brycen Inglesby
Officer/Musician……………………………….Alyssa Grasso
Officer/Musician……………………………….Juliana Otero
Gregory…………………………………….Caroline Rowe
Sampson/Capulet Servant……………………………….Katelyn Waltz
Abraham/Page……………………………….Brycen Inglesby
Balthazar……………………………….Zella Lautzenheiser
Benvolio……………………………….Iyah Johnson
Tybalt……………………………….Lily Allen
Lord Capulet……………………………….Chelsea Barnes
Lady Capulet……………………………….Kazie Goad
Montague……………………………….Mia Case
Lady Montague……………………………….Zayla Collins
Prince Escalus……………………………….Brooklyn Moran
Romeo……………………………….Landon Perry
Paris……………………………….Griffin Lund
Nurse……………………………………….Olivann Shropshire-Smith
Juliet……………………………….Gigi Frye
Mercutio……………………………….Adaline Greene
Friar Laurence……………………………….Julian Fields
Peter……………………………….Sadie Murray
Apothecary/Officer……………………………….Madelyn Yong
Friar John……………………………….Brielle Lamb
Page……………………………….Brycen Inglesby
Officer/Musician……………………………….Alyssa Grasso
Officer/Musician……………………………….Juliana Otero
Photos below of rehearsals in process for our upcoming Romeo and Juliet
Congratulations to the cast of Comedy of Errors, which opens on May 25, 2023.
EGEON.....................Chappell Upper
DUKE.....................Sherri Raeford
ANTIPHOLUS OF SYRACUSE.....................Vanecia Boone
DROMIO OF SYRACUSE.....................Kelly Kerr
COURTSESAN/FIRST MERCHANT.....................Lexus Lomison
ANTIPHOLUS OF EPHESUS.....................Lissa Pope
DROMIO OF EPHESUS.....................Lark Romberg
ADRIAN.....................Dominic Pitocco
LUCIAN.....................Andrew Altmann
MESSENGER/OFFICER.....................Andi Schroemer
ANGELA.....................Estelle Avbuere
ANGELA U.S......................Taylor Neese
BALTHAZAR.....................Miller Morrison
DR. PINCH.....................Imani Badiabo
EMILIO THE ABBOTT.....................Danny Manross
DUKE.....................Sherri Raeford
ANTIPHOLUS OF SYRACUSE.....................Vanecia Boone
DROMIO OF SYRACUSE.....................Kelly Kerr
COURTSESAN/FIRST MERCHANT.....................Lexus Lomison
ANTIPHOLUS OF EPHESUS.....................Lissa Pope
DROMIO OF EPHESUS.....................Lark Romberg
ADRIAN.....................Dominic Pitocco
LUCIAN.....................Andrew Altmann
MESSENGER/OFFICER.....................Andi Schroemer
ANGELA.....................Estelle Avbuere
ANGELA U.S......................Taylor Neese
BALTHAZAR.....................Miller Morrison
DR. PINCH.....................Imani Badiabo
EMILIO THE ABBOTT.....................Danny Manross
Coming in 2023
SHINE, Lighting a Fire in the Winter, directed by Taylor Neese
A yearly variety production showcasing Shared Radiance Players
January 27, 28, 2023
Romeo & Juliet by William Shakespeare, directed by Eppie Jo Miller
A teen show in collaboration with Creative Greensboro
March 17, 18, 19, 2023
Comedy of Errors by William Shakespeare, directed by Joey Upper
May 25-28, June 1-4, 2023
Judgemental, Much?
A Rapid Retelling of Pride & Prejudice
Based on the Book by Jane Austen
Conceived, adapted, and directed by Chappell Upper in residency with Creative Greensboro
July 2023
The Tempest by William Shakespeare, directed by Sherri Raeford
September 28, 29, 30, October 1, 5. 6, 7, 8, 2023
ShakesCollage School Tour, 2023
Traveling to schools across North Carolina celebrating Shakespeare
A Midsummer Night's Dream, directed by Jenni Pirkey was full of delightful Victorian Melodrama. Performed at Greensboro Cultural Center, Paul J Ciener Botanical Garden, Camel City Playhouse, Studio 609 and Brookdale Senior Living Center, the show was a great success. Thanks to all who were involved and to our fabulous audiences. |
Thank you to everyone who made Richard III a success!The cast pose in costume for a group photo on closing night. Featured, from left to right (top row) are Alister Vickery, John D. Swain, Kelly Kerr, (middle row) Thomas Dort, Evan Winney, Thurston Williams, Chappell Upper, Kenzie Greeson, Sarah Wilson, Zach Adt, Lark Romberg, Danny Manross, Michael Lamont, (bottom row) Kristian Torres, Fatima Njie, Eppie Jo Miller, Joey Upper, Kelly Coalson, Sky Veneris, Sherri Raeford, and Nicole Weintraub. Not pictured is the photographer and final cast member, Steve Raeford.
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Shared Radiance will continue its CAPS partnership with Creative Greensboro, which has enabled us to host meetings at the Greensboro Cultural Arts Center, for our newly formed teen group: the Band of Aspiring Radiant Drama Students (the BARDS). Eppie Jo Miller and Fatima Njie will meet monthly with teenage artists in the area to encourage an environment where teens can feel safe to express themselves and learn a variety of theatrical skills. Todd Fisher, Creative Greensboro’s Performing Arts Coordinator, and producer of our recent collaborative production of The Tempest, is so kind to offer all of the tremendous support and resources that are available through his expertise as well as the organization. All teens and pre-teens in the area are welcome to attend for knowledge, a meeting of talented minds, and a community of BARDS!
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The Tempest stormed into collaboration with Creative Greensboro in early 2022!
"Thanks to all of the talented and wonderful people who made our collaboration with Creative Greensboro a magical experience for all involved.
"We are such stuff as dreams are made on..."
Photography by Sam McClenaghan"
- March 18th Facebook post
"We are such stuff as dreams are made on..."
Photography by Sam McClenaghan"
- March 18th Facebook post
Check out this radio interview on WHUP's Lights Up featuring Shared Radiance as well as many others in the archives!
SHARED RADIANCE, CORONAVIRUS, AND YOU
We continue to monitor the impact of COVID-19 (coronavirus) in our community and work to make safe and reasonable decisions within our programming. The safety of our actors and audience is our priority. All upcoming productions may be influenced by these conditions, but we hope for the best.
We continue to monitor the impact of COVID-19 (coronavirus) in our community and work to make safe and reasonable decisions within our programming. The safety of our actors and audience is our priority. All upcoming productions may be influenced by these conditions, but we hope for the best.
