Cae Ricks (Lillie Anne)
Cae is a first-year theater major at CCBC, after being in drama classes and performing in plays throughout childhood. Previous credits include A Midsummer Night's Dream, Around the World in 8 Plays, and a comedic adaption of the story of Little Red and Robin Hood. Cae plans to pursue entertainment in any way they can, as that is what fulfills them and provides a purpose; however, they will figure out which way that will lead in the future.

Fia Basso (Barbara)
Fia, who is making her CCBC debut, has been performing in theatre since she was 9. She has performed with Perry Hall Middle School’s drama club and was also a member of the thespian society at Patapsco High School and Center for the Arts. Fia plans on studying Mortuary Science in the fall. She would like to thank her family and friends for supporting her during the rehearsal process, and she hopes you enjoy the show!

Kyle LaPosta (Maurice)
Kyle s excited to make his CCBC debut. He has been active in theatre since he was 6 years old. Recent roles include Jesus (Godspell), Mr Wormwood (Matilda), Charlie Brown (You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown), Baker (Into the Woods), Horton (Seussical), Kyle (Legally Blonde), and TJ (Sister Act). He would like to thank Julie and the team for this opportunity!

Jayline Figueroa (Adlean)
Jayline is a full-time Theatre student at CCBC, making her second appearance on this stage. You may have last seen her earlier this semester in Small Mouth Sounds as Judy. Jayline recently graduated from Patapsco High School and Center for the Arts, from the Theatre Performing Arts Magnet. Past credits include The Play That Goes Wrong playing Max, and Sister Act, which she both assistant directed, and played the character Mary Martin-of-Tours at Patapsco. Jayline is so grateful to have stepped in to this fun cast! She wants to thank Julie, Broadus, Ben, and Anna for all of their help!

Deasia (Hax) Tillman (James T)
Deasia makes their CCBC debut with Barbecue. A first-year Theatre Major, Deasia has also performed in in their High school years, including playing Papa Ge in Once On This Island. Deasia plans to audition for more plays at CCBC as well as wherever the opportunity presents itself, and hopes to move to L.A. to attend the American Musical and Dramatic Academy (AMDA).

Kayla Byrd (Lillie Anne)
Kayla takes CCBC’s stage, for the very first time, in Barbecue! After completing the TWIGS program for acting at Baltimore School for the Arts, and starring as the lead role in a thesis film at MICA; Kayla took a break from acting. However she in back in full effect as a first year theatre major. Kayla plans to transfer to Howard University in the Fall of 2024.

Soraya Gaddy (Barbara)
Soraya s 18 years old and has been in the theatre since they were four. They have appeared in three plays previously.

Terrell Chambers (Maurice)
Terrell marks his fourth production at CCBC with Barbecue. Previous credits include Hamlet, Working: A Musical, Kill Move Paradise, Father Comes Home from The Wars Parts 1, 2, & 3, and Emma: The Musical. Through his acting, Terrell hopes to inspire and bring joy to others. Terrell would like to thank his family & friends, this amazing cast & crew, and his director!

Amira Burman (Adlean)
Amira has been acting since a young age, beginning as the frog in a kindergarten play and growing from there. She attended the Theater Magnet at Lansdowne High School, then continue theatre at Woodlawn High School. She works currently at a selfie museum while attending CCBC. She appeared in the Baltimore Sun in the second grade, when she performed a monologue as the opera singer Marian Anderson.

Broadus Nesbitt, III (Announcer)
Broadus is wrapping up his CCBC acting career with a bang. He hopes to remain in good faith with CCBC as he has a deep running love for the school! You can catch him streaming on Twitch and soon he’ll be releasing his own web series.

Robert O'Hara (Author)

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Julie Lewis (Director)
Julie is a Professor, Playwright, Director and Coordinator of the CCBC Theatre Program. She received her BA in Writing Arts and Theatre from SUNY Oswego and her MFA in Playwriting from Brooklyn College. Her original plays include Henry’s Holiday (Winner of the Perishable Theatre’s Women’s Playwriting Festival), Obituary Mambo (Abingdon Theatre, NYC), Plastic Haircut, Three Hundred Out of Hades, Quiver and Sink (Mohawk Valley Community College), and Smolder and an adaptation of Upton Sinclair’s The Jungle (CCBC Essex). Her works have been produced in the Samuel French New Play Festival, Manhattan Theatre Source’s Estrogenius Festival, NYC’s Ensemble Theatre’s Opal Series, and Fitchburg State’s Americulture Festival. Locally, her plays have been produced at The Strand, Glass Mind Theatre, Vagabonds, The Kennedy Center (staged reading) and Fells Point Corner Theatre. Julie’s directing credits include Lysistrata, The Skin of Our Teeth, Marco Polo Sings a Solo, Blithe Spirit, The Maids, Picasso at the Lapin Agile, Metamorphoses, Kid Simple: A Radio Play in the Flesh, M. Butterfly, Neighborhood 3: Requisition of Doom and Pullman, WA, and most recently Suzan Lori-Parks’ Father Comes Home for the Wars. Julie is most proud of the devised work she has created with her students, including War Stories Staged (Winner of the League of Innovations Award) and The Consumables (performed at the KCACTF Region 2 Fringe and Baltimore’s ArtScape). Her devised production of Hamlet Lost/Found was chosen to perform on the main stage of the 2017 KCACTF Region 2 Festival, as well as her production of Waiting for Godot (set in Baltimore), which garnished two National Kennedy Center Awards in 2018.Julie is a 2012 recipient of a Maryland State Arts Council Grant in Playwriting and English Writing Arts Alumni Award in Playwriting, SUNY Oswego, 2013. She directs annually in the CCBC Academic Theatre Program and teaches Script Analysis, Introduction to Theatre and Writing for the Stage.

Terri Raulie (Scenic and Lighting Designer)
Terri is an Assistant Professor in the Performing Arts and Humanities Department at CCBC. She holds a BFA and an MA in Theatre Design and Production from Montclair State University in New Jersey. Professional and regional credits include The Whole Theatre, The Hangar Theatre, and Playwright Horizons in New Jersey and New York. Locally, she has designed sets and/or lights for productions with Cockpit-in-Court Theatre, Phoenix Festival Theatre, and the Baltimore School for the Arts.

Jason Randolph (Technical Director/Co-Sound Designer)
BS Math, College of William and Mary MFA Rinehart School of Sculpture, MICA MFA Technical Theatre and Design, UVA TD/Resident Scenic Designer Single Carrot Theatre 2014-2017 TD CCBC Essex 2015-present TD Cockpit in Court Summer Theater 2016-present

Jessica Rassp (Costume Designer)
Jess (she/her) is a Theatre Artist, Producer and Puppetry specialist who works as an independent artist with various theatre companies as a leader, designer, and puppet creator. In addition to intensive studies in theatre and fine arts, she received her B.A. in English Literature from Brandeis University. jessrasspdesign.com

Sierra Young (Intimacy Consultant)
Sierra is a multi-hyphenate artist working within the DC/Baltimore Area. Sierra is an advanced actor combatant with SAFD, as well as a member of IDC, and the Stage Directors and Choreographers Union. Recent Regional Credits: The Joy That Carries You, AD16 (Olney Theatre Center); Mary’s Seacole, Birds of North America (Mosaic); The Color Purple (Cape Fear Regional Theatre); World Builders (Prologue); She Kills Monsters, Sweat (Silver Spring Stage); AIDA, Little Shop of Horrors, Snapshots (ArtsCentric); Spring Awakening, Company (Stillpointe). Upcoming: Fantastigirl (Adventure Theatre); The Till Trilogy (Mosaic). Training: UMBC. Website: www.Sierrayoung.org

Anna Tsakalas (Stage Manager)
Anna is excited to be doing her fourth production here at CCBC. Anna is currently a theatre production major and hopes to graduate this spring. They have worked as assistant stage manager and deck chief for Speech and Debate and Fabulation, stage manager for CCBC’s dance concert and stage manager for Beth Tfiloh’s Newsies. Anna would like to thank her cast, crew and Julie Lewis for all the fun times and support during the production process. Anna would also like to dedicate all her hard work on this show to their mother Noel and daughter Persephone for all the support they have given them to get through school and shows