Birdmocking

Tarig Elsiddig

Tarig is ecstatic to be joining the Fourth Wall Theatre Company, taking on the role of Tomas Robsinson for the 2nd time and having the chance to portray the character in a reimagined creative way. Tarig played the role of Tom Robinson with the Sacramento Theatre Company in their 2016 production of TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD and has been performing in the Sacramento area for over a decade with the most recent credits including CHRISTMAS AT PEMBERLY, LOBBY HERO and KING JAMES with Capital Stage. Tarig would like to thank James Wheatley, Tory Scroggins, Anthony D'Juan and Janis Stevens for their continued mentorship and support over the years.

Sené Goss

This Midwest native has been gracing stages with her creative gifts for well over 30yrs. Since 1998 Sené has been seen on many local theatre stages here in the Sacramento region. Sené was last seen at Celebration Arts in 2023 as (Ruth Younger) in “A Raisin In The Sun”. A role that required much depth and quiet strength. Sené is excited to bring that same depth but a much different type of layered complex strength to “Helen”. Her hope is to inspire every black woman, mother and wife that sees this production. Favorite Quote: “Never be afraid to begin, again

Sarina Krastev

Sarina studied Theatre Arts and earned a B.A. in Drama on the East Coast before moving out to California. Soon after, she began performing with theatre groups in Los Angeles, demonstrating her talent in both acting and dancing. Around town, you may have seen Sarina in GOOD PEOPLE, TREASURE ISLAND, DOUBT: A PARABLE, SPECIAL REQUEST, DIRECT FROM DEATH ROW: THE SCOTTSBORO BOYS, and most recently, ROWIN’ UP SALT RIVER. Additionally, Sarina has been known to step off the stage and shine in front of the camera. Several of her films may be found on your most popular streaming platforms such as Amazon Prime Video, Roku, Apple TV, and Tubi. You can see Sarina in SAMANTHA AND THE FISHERMAN’S DREAM as the title character exclusively on OmniTube’s virtual theater. Sarina is thrilled to be working with Anthony D’Juan again and is grateful to present this story alongside a wonderful group of actors.

Tylre Allen

Tylre is 32 years old he started acting at the age of 20 in the Los Angeles city theatre academy where he did 3 semesters got his certificate in acting then moved forward to the film school in 2011. He then would go on to do a film in Africa and some more stage play work including Pipeline by Domonique Morisseau Living Fat by Judi Ann Mason and Direct from Death Row the Scottsboro Boys at the celebration arts theatre he is still working and is excited for new opportunities.

Ronnie Duska Fowler

This is Ronnie’s first production with Anthony D’Juan, but she is no stranger to local community theatre, having acted in a plethora of productions throughout the years. Her most recent role was as Frankie/Frances in The Voice of the Prairie. Ronnie’s favorite role to play was Ann Deever in Arthur Miller’s All my Sons. Ronnie would like to thank Anthony D’Juan for giving her this wonderful opportunity to be working among such talented people.

Vannah Nettel (they/them)

Vannah Nettel graduated with a Master’s degree from the Art of Acting Studio Los Angeles, appearing in shows including August: Osage County (Barbara), Shadowbox (Agnes), and A Winter’s Tale (Camillo). Some of their recent shows include Tipping the Velvet (Nancy), Underpants (Louise), Constellations (Marianne), and The Affections of May (May). Vannah is thrilled to be a part of this incredible show! They would like to thank their parents for all of their love and support over the years.

Anthony D’Juan

Anthony D'Juan is a Sacramento based director-playwright who has been active since 1996. He was assistant and protégé to Ed Claudio from 1997-2005. He is currently an adjunct professor for the Los Rios Community College District. Playwriting credits: MEN IN RIFFS, THEORY OF THE DREAM, THE PURVEYORS, SAFE AT HOME: THE JACKIE ROBINSON STORY, 3:BLACK GIRL BLUES, THIS IS HOW IT HAPPENED, BIRDMOCKING, US & THE REST OF ‘EM, and LIVE LIKE YOUR FATHER’S DEAD. Directing credits: SUBURBIA, ENDGAME (best drama 2004), OUR TOWN, A CLOCKWORK ORANGE (THE MUSICAL), TOPDOG/UNDERDOG (2007), THE MOUNTAINTOP, BOOTYCANDY (nominated best director), SKELTON CREW, PASS OVER, THE ROYALE, DIRECT FROM DEATH ROW:THE SCOTTSBORO BOYS, FATSO (with Logan Heller - 2023 revival), PAPI ME AND CESAR CHAVEZ, CLYDE’S, ROBIN HOOD (world premier), DOMESTIC DISTURBANCE (world premier), THE GOAT OR WHO IS SYLVIA? (nominated best director), FAIRVIEW (nominated best director), FENCES, WATER BY THE SPOONFUL & TWELFTH NIGHT.

Carla Fleming

Carla Fleming is an accomplished singer, songwriter, actor, and producer with a dynamic presence in both stage and film. Her performance credits span a wide range of powerful productions, including Chicken and Biscuits, Fences, By the Way, Meet Vera Stark, and Pipeline, to anme a few. with Celebration Arts Theater, POTUS with Big Idea Theater as well as The Jackie Wilson Story with Image Theater. Carla has also brought Shakespeare to life in King Lear, Macbeth, and Taming of the Shrew for the MacBeth Project, and lit up the stage in musicals such as Sister Act and Hairspray. Most notably, she starred in Domestic Disturbance, an original musical inspired by her concept album of the same name. The work offers a deeply personal and poignant look at the cycle of domestic violence, aiming to spark awareness, foster empathy, and inspire hope through the power of storytelling and song.

Joe Archie

Joe Archie is a Grammy Award winning, Billboard-charting producer from Sacramento, California. He won a Grammy ,Billboard,Gold and Platinum Plaques for his contributions to Smokie Norful's project "Nothing Without You" where he co-produced the tracks "Life's Not Promised"and “I Need You Now". Being a P.K. (preacher's kid) with strong church roots, Joe began learning to play multiple instruments often "on the fly". Joe plays piano, drums, bass and guitar which has equipped him to begin playing/ touring at the age of 17 as well worked with such artists as Perfect Gentlemen, El Debarge, Wayman Tisdale, Rene Moore, Meshell N'degeochello, Dr. Cornell West, Smokie Norful, Virtue, Twinkie Clark, James Moore, Vanessa Bell Armstrong, Walter and Edwin Hawkins, and Chuckii Booker. As an arranger and producer, Joe has worked with Dwele, producing on his Hit Single “Cheatin” on “Sketches of A Man” project. Additionally, he’s worked with Snoop Dogg as a string arranger on a track called "Nipsy Blue". He contributed as a String Arranger for 2 of Rapper T.I.’s albums “Libra” - "Respect the Code" and “Dime Trap” on the track "Be There”.. “Still”-Jessica Jolia ,”Amazing” - Latice Crawford , “Stronger Still”- Lin Rountree. In the gospel genre, Joe was a producer for the group Virtue on their project, Virtuosity and a songwriter for gospel group, “The Tommies” song entitled "Real", for which he received his very first Gold and Platinum plaques. Joe was invited to compose 9 episodes with Meshell N'degeocello for The Logo Channel (substation of vh1) show "Noah's Arc"- Season 1. He produced 2 songs and was a musician on 8 songs for “Sketches Of My Culture” and “Never Forget: A Journey Of Revelations “by Dr. Cornel West. Joe has produced instrumentals for numerous commercials including McDonalds, Burger King, Ford, BET, M.T.V., The Word Network, Comcast, Sirius XM. He also produced a song, “Yes God is Real” for the stageplay with the same name by Donald Welch. Additionally, Joe produced original music for films including, The Divorce- “Back to Me” by Andrea Jones, Just A Dream- “How Long Is Forever” by Andrea Jones and Baby Girl- “Through A Child’s Eyes” by Andrea Jones. Most recently Joe won Best Original Song in the Cannes World Festival for "Through A Child's Eyes" by Andrea Jones which he produced as well and became principle composer for the film. The song is in a short film (ending credits) called, “BabyGirl” that will air on ALLBLK network in 2023. Joe is a featured musician on the upcoming release for Chuckii Booker called "Soul Trilogy IV" as well principle keyboardist for Chuckii Booker’s Band University 2.0, and music director for Don B Welch stage productions, Patton Leatha Band, and Jerald Stroughter. When it comes to advocacy, Joe serves on the Music and Digital Media Arts commission at the Calif. Dept. Of Education where they ensure that music and arts stay in the schools. He helped write and facilitate the curriculum for the digital arts and media after-school programs. http://www.joearchie.com/ https://www.instagram.com/jomuzik/ https:www.facebook.com/Joe Archie https:www.tiktock.com/@jomuzique

Chloe Espinoza

Chloe is thrilled to be working one again with Anthony D’Juan as the Stage Manager for Birdmocking. She is a student at CRC looking to get a degree in costuming in the future. She has recently been in (and assisted in costuming for) Twelfth Night (Olivia), Water By The Spoonful (Odessa) and The Importance of Being Earnest (Miss Prism). She currently works as a part of the wardrobe crew for touring shows at the Harris Center.

Nicole Limón

Nicole C. Limón is a director/actor/dramaturg and theatre faculty at California State University, Sacramento. She founded Matriarchy Theatre in Sacramento and serves as Associate Artistic Director of Teatro Espejo. She most recently served as Intimacy Coordinator for NOSOTROS LA GENTE (B Street Theatre,) the World Premiere of EVERYTHING BEAUTIFUL HAPPENS AT NIGHT (Capital Stage,) BEFORE IT HITS HOME (Celebration Arts,) and HAIR (Broadway Music Circus.) Recent directing: EVERYBODY; DANCE NATION, HOUSE OF DESIRES (CSUS,) QUANTUM, JUST A PINCH (Matriarchy Theatre,) FADE, WATER BY THE SPOONFUL (Teatro Espejo,) and BY THE WAY, MEET VERA STARK (Celebration Arts.). Nicole is currently directing SANCTUARY CITY by Martyna Majok for Teatro Espejo, and serving as Intimacy Coordinator for THE ART OF WAR (B Street,) EUREKA DAY (Capital Stage,) and GLORIA, a short film (Algo Bueno Productions.) She is honored to be working on one of Anthony D’Juan’s original plays! MFA, UC Davis. Associate Member, Stage Directors and Choreographers Society.

Karen Vance

Karen received her MFA in Acting and Theatre Education from Michigan State University in 2018. Karen was a professional actor in Chicago before attending graduate school. Karen currently resides in Sacramento, CA, where she continues to work as an AEA actor, director, fight choreographer, and musical theatre choreographer. Karen is in her fourth year as an Associate Professor of Acting and Directing at San Joaquin Delta College in Stockton. Locally, Karen’s most recent professional credits include work with B Street Theatre, Capital Stage, and Sacramento Theatre Company, and combat work with Stockton Civic Theatre and the recent production of As You Like It performed at the Clara this summer.

Conrad Crump

Conrad Crump is an actor, writer, vocalist, and senior policy advocate based in Sacramento. With an extensive background in public policy and performance, he brings a distinctive voice to the stage; one that challenges systems, elevates marginalized stories, and sparks conversations that linger long after the curtain falls. Conrad is a graduate of UC Berkeley, the University of Southern California, and the American Conservatory Theater’s Summer Training Congress in San Francisco. He was also recently accepted into the highly selective MFA Acting program at the California Institute of the Arts in Los Angeles. Guided by a belief in the transformative power of storytelling, Conrad strives to create work that provokes thought, deepens empathy, builds bridges across perspectives, and reminds audiences of their power to shape a more just and compassionate world. He is honored to help guide the conversation around Birdmocking.