Cast, Crew, Dancers, and Executive Board

Goodness ( Trinity ) is from St. Paul, MN and has been in Black Anthology for three years. This is her final year in BA, and she has enjoyed every moment. She enjoys how BA uses the power of storytelling to share important messages. Enjoy the show!

Magdalene ( Mr. Johnson ) is a first-year from Bronx, NY, and this is her first time acting in a Black Anthology production. She is so excited to perform alongside this amazing cast and crew, and she hopes to act in future productions!

Temi Akinwuntan ( Publicity Chair ) is a sophomore from Overland Park, KS. She has been with BA for two years now. Temi loves being a part of a wonderful community of students, and she can’t wait for you to see the show!

Christian Alexander ( Officer #2 ) is a senior studying Mechanical Engineering who calls the greater Southern California area home. This is his second and last time acting on stage in Black Anthology, and genuinely hopes you enjoy the show!

Safiya ( Dancer ) is a first-year from New Jersey pursuing a BSBA in the Olin Business School. She has been dancing since she was 4 years old and is excited to be in her first Black Anthology show.

Sarah Aliche ( Playwright ) is a sophomore, and it is her first year being a part of Black Anthology. She wrote this year’s play and is very excited to see it all come together.

This is Obike Anwisye’s ( FirstYear Production Assistant ) first year with Black Anthology, and he is excited to share this year’s show with everyone! He is thankful for his family for supporting him through this, and to everyone who worked diligently to put on this show.

Arsema ( Doreen ) is excited to participate in her first Black Anthology as a senior. Being in the show has been such a fun experience, and she urges all students to get involved in their cultural communities and shows at WashU. It is never too late!

M.J. ( Papa ) is a sophomore from Nashville, TN, and this is his second year as an actor in Black Anthology. He is very excited for everyone to see the show this year and to be a Papa!

Shaelee Comettant ( Delilah ) is senior from Framingham, MA studying Studio Art and American Culture Studies. This is her second time acting in a Black Anthology production, and she is so excited to be returning!

Grayce ( Mrs. Johnson ) is a first-year from the DMV. This is her first show with Black Anthology! She has been acting for 5 years, most of her experience being in musical theatre. She is grateful to the cast & crew and cannot wait to do it again next school year.

Zee Zee ( Dancer ) is from St. Louis, MO, and this is her second year dancing with Black Anthology. She is so excited for this year’s production!

Adaora ( Dancer ) is a first-year Cognitive Neuroscience major from New Jersey. She has been dancing for 16 years, and this is her first year in BA. She is so excited to perform in the show this February!

This is Ha-Ya’s ( Makeup Artist ) first year participating in Black Anthology. She enjoys the communitiy and creative space it provides. Look out for the makeup in this production!!

Jamila Dawkins ( Philanthropy Chair and Co-Publicity Chair ) is an English major who joined Black Anthology to tell Black stories. This being her fourth (and final) year with Black Anthology, she is hoping not to cry when the show closes.

A Milwaukee native, Ti Dunigan ( Dancer ) has quite a passion for theatre and dance, and they have been involved in Black Anthology for 2 years. Ti hopes that everyone enjoys the show as much as they did being a part of it.

Jewel Evans ( Costume and Props Designer ) is a senior from Orchard Lake, MI serving her second year as costume and props designer. A four-year Black Anthology member, she is grateful for the BA community’s support and dedication to the four beautiful shows she has been a part of.

Courtney Fenderson ( Dancer ) is a junior from Cleveland, OH studying computer science! She has been dancing in Black Anthology for the last three years and truly has a passion for dance!

Raevyn Ferguson ( Natasha ) is a senior from St. Louis who first engaged with Black Anthology ushering as a high school junior. A third-year actor, theater’s instrumental role in social change and civic engagement led Raevyn to join Black Anthology. She is so excited for you all to see her last Black Anthology production!

Amariyon Green ( Raymond ) is a sophomore from Omaha, NE who is double majoring in Educational Studies and African & African American Studies and concentrating in gender and sexuality studies. A second-time Black Anthology actor, he is excited to bring this story to life!

Ezinne ( Jordyn ) is a senior from South Plainfield, NJ studying Anthropology. She is an actor in her first year in Black Anthology, and she is excited to be part of a community that creatively tackles pressing topics in the Black community.

Temi Ijisesan ( DJ/Extra ) is a first-year from Wilmette, IL and is excited to be in her first Black Anthology show. Temi joined Black Anthology for her interest in telling Black stories. She is ecstatic for everyone to see this production!

Joshua Johnson ( Show Artist ) is a senior from Chicago, IL majoring in Communication Design. A first-time exec board member, his love for portraying Black experiences drew him to Black Anthology. He is excited for everyone to enjoy the show (and hopefully the art too)!

Matthew ( Officer ) is extremely excited to be a part of his first BA production! A sophomore computer science major and drama minor from Houston, TX, he is super excited to bring this beautiful story to life!

Seth ( Lighting Designer ) is from Los Angeles and is thrilled to be lighting his third Black Anthology production. He feels honored to help bring the show’s stories to life, and he is equally excited to continue his connection with Black Anthology.

Ayana Loyd ( Assistant Choreographer ) is a junior from Chicago, IL. This is her second year with Black Anthology and first year as choreographer. Currently studying abroad, Ayana is excited to have been apart of creating this year’s show.

Ja’lynn Maldonado ( Dancer ) is from San Antonio, TX. She is currently a sophomore thinking of pursuing a degree in Psychology. This is Ja’lynn’s first year involved with Black Anthology, and she is very excited to dance in the show!

Kaitlyn ( Stage Manager ) has been a part of Black Anthology since her sophomore year and is from the Chicagoland area. She appreciates the rich culture and history associated with this organization and is grateful to meaningfully contribute to it.

Hope McKinney ( Chantal ) is a sophomore English major from Houston, TX. This is her first year working with Black Anthology, and she’s very excited for everyone to see how well this year’s show has come together.

Stacey ( First Year Intern ) is from Houston, TX, and this is her first year being a part of Black Anthology. She joined Black Anthology to try something new and is happy with the friendships it has brought. She is excited for everyone to see the hard work put into this beautiful story.

Jebron ( Dancer ) is a Computer Science and Korean major from Indianapolis, IN. This is his third year dancing in BA, and he’s very excited for his first in-person show.

This is Maya’s ( Gigi ) third year in BA, and her path from firstyear intern to director to cast has allowed her to explore her skills and interests in new forms while experiencing the BA community in meaningful ways. She loves BA and is so excited for you all to witness this show!

Emelia Pierre ( Assistant Director ) is a first-year student and a St. Louis native. She is very excited to be assistant directing her first ever Black Anthology show.

Kamila Redd ( Choreographer ) is a junior from Baltimore, MD studying Psychological and Brain Sciences with a minor in Statistics. She danced with Black Anthology her sophomore year and became a choreographer to contribute to BA’s vision of creating art and telling stories.

Marc Ridgell ( Producer ) is a senior from Chicago, IL. This is their fourth year being in BA. They are excited to be a part of the BA community for one last time!

Courtney Robertson ( Director ) is grateful to be ending her senior year with Black Anthology after three years on exec board! She has enjoyed creating art with the Black WashU community and is honored to be director again.

Bean ( Zeke ) is a senior majoring in Computer Science from Los Angeles, CA. This is his first year in BA. He decided to join because he appreciates opportunities to express his creative side in any avenue.

Aidan ( Brian ) is a senior dualdegree student studying Chemical Engineering & Sculpture from Los Angeles, CA. This is his first time being involved in Black Anthology and he is so excited for you to see the show!

Caelyn ( Officer #1/Extra #1 ) is a third-year Mechanical Engineering student from Portland, OR. This is Caelyn’s first year as a member of Black Anthology. She joined BA to be around other beautiful Black creatives.

This is Ryan’s ( Treasurer ) third year in Black Anthology. She is currently the group’s treasurer. She is very excited for the audience to see the final product of Black Anthology’s hard work!

Da’Juantay ( First Year Intern ) joined Black Anthology in order to connect with the Black community and be apart of something greater than himself.

Nissi Yorke ( Dancer ) is a firstyear from Columbus, OH studying PNP and considering a minor in the Sam Fox Art School. This is both her first time in Black Anthology and dancing in a show, so she is excited to perform alongside the rest of the team!

Desmond ( Set Designer ) is from Jackson, MS and he is a junior at WashU. He is majoring in Architecture and fills the role of Set Designer this year in BA.

Dean Diallo ( Faculty Advisor ) feels it is blessing to work with such an excellent cast and executive board for another year of Black Anthology. Many do not know the backstage challenges, emotions and time management required to make this work. All in all, this production should be greatly commended.

Dean Diallo would like to thank the campus and community partners that support our students in this production. To the cast and exec board, the words of James Earl Jones seem fitting, “You weren’t going to the theater to change the world, but you had a chance to affect the world, the thinking and the feelings of the world.” She hopes you leave it all out on the stage.