Playbill | Meet the Cast
ELIJAH BALL
Swing
Elijah is a sophomore in art studies with a concentration in film. From Wilmington, NC, his previous roles include Sir Danver Carew in Jekyll & Hyde with University Theatre, Matthew in Anne of Green Gables with his hometown theater, Thalian, Constable Joe in Tuck Everlasting, also with Thalian, and many more productions. Elijah would like to thank his family and friends for the countless support and love he receives, and he hopes you enjoy the show!
JACKSON BROOKS
Swing
Jackson is a freshman in computer science. This is his second production with University Theatre. He previously played Sam in Mr. Burns, A Post-Electric Play (University Theatre), Williamson in Glengarry Glen Ross (Carteret Community Theatre), and The Visitor in Picasso at the Lapin Agile (Carteret Community Theatre). He would like to thank his parents for encouraging (and guilting when necessary) his passion for theatre.
LILLY BRUFFEY
Swing
Lilly is a freshman in human biology. She has performed in one previous University Theatre production titled Teletype where she was a swing. Lilly would like to thank her incredible family and friends at UT for always believing in her and making her feel loved. Lilly hopes you all enjoy the show!
BRINLEY CARTER
Player 4 | St. John | Mrs. March
Brinley is a senior in communication media and psychology.
JOHN WILSON CHEEK
Player 5 | Joseph | Bhaer | Edgar
John is a junior in computer science with a minor in creative writing. This is his sixth show with University Theatre, having previously been the stage manager for Mr. Burns, A Post Electric Play, assistant stage manager for Jekyll & Hyde, and other crew positions. This is his first show as an actor! He is very excited for this new experience and very thankful to his friends for their continued support throughout his time in UT productions.
AADEE CHHEDA
Laurie
Aadee is a freshman in computer science. This is his second show at University Theatre, his first being Mr. Burns, A Post Electric Play performed in the Fall of last year. Previous show credits include Passpartout in Around the World in 80 Days, Laurie in Little Women, Leon Tolchinsky in Fools, and more. Aadee is also a Park Scholar in the Class of 2028. He would like to thank his family and friends who continue to encourage and support his passion for theatre. Aadee hopes you all enjoy the show!
KARA CUSHMAN
Player 6 | River Sister | Meg
Kara is a senior in communication media and music studies. Kara Cushman could not be more excited to be a part of You on the Moors Now! She’s sad that this will be her last show here at University Theatre. You might’ve seen her as a Bird Girl in Seussical or as Pearl in The SpongeBob Musical here at NCSU! She’s a recipient of North Carolina Theatre Conference’s (NCTC) Excellence in Acting award and has also performed as Larry in A Chorus Line and Ladybug in James and the Giant Peach. She wants to thank her friends, family and fellow theater goers for being a big part of her life! Enjoy the show!
JAYLA FREEMAN
Cathy
Jayla is a freshman and currently exploring majors. She is making her debut at University Theatre. She would like to thank her family and friends who continue to encourage and support her passion for theatre. Jayla hopes you all enjoy the show
JOHN HENRY HACKETT
Player 2 | Mr. Bingley | Old Mr. L
John Henry is a senior double majoring in film studies and communication. He has appeared in one previous University Theatre production, Teletype (Sam Hatter). John Henry is very excited to participate in another production and would like to thank his family for their support. Enjoy the show!
ASHLEY HOEY
Player 3 | Nelly | Beth | Jane B
Ashley is a sophomore in accounting with a minor in French. She is making her debut at University Theatre. Previous show credits include Ms. Lynch/Vice Principal in Grease, and as a member of the ensembles of Mean Girls and Frozen. Ashley would like to thank her family and friends for always supporting her. Ashley hopes you all enjoy the show!
QUINN KINSER
Jane
Quinn is a sophomore in wildlife biology. This is her fourth show with University Theatre! She performed as an ensemble member in Jekyll & Hyde and Ada and the Engine, and most recently in the role of Colleen in Mr. Burns, A Post-Electric Play. She would love to thank her friends and family for their rampant support of her passion for theatre and the wonderfully supportive University Theatre community for this opportunity. She couldn’t have asked for a better cast and crew to work with. She’ll see you on the moors and hopes you enjoy the show!
OLIVIA LANZA
Elizabeth
Olivia is a senior in economics and international studies. She is in her final semester at NC State. This is her second role with University Theatre, her first being Evil Tina in She Kills Monsters during her first semester at State! She is so grateful to have been able to start and end her time at NC State with the University Theatre. She would like to thank her family and friends who continue to support and encourage her every day. Olivia hopes you all enjoy the show!
LUKE MORAN
Rochester
Luke is a freshman in biology. He has performed in one other University Theatre production as Lindsey Neeley in Teletype. He is very thankful to all his friends and family for their continuing support! Luke is excited to continue working with the University Theatre and all the amazing people involved. He hopes you enjoy the show!
NEHA PARTHASARATHY
Swing
Neha is a sophomore in chemical engineering. She has crewed on multiple shows including supertitles operator for Peter and the Starcatcher, lightboard operator for both Jekyll & Hyde and Mr. Burns, a Post-Electric Play, and soundboard operator for Ada and the Engine. She has also read for Banned Books Onstage. She is a member of Alpha Psi Omega, where she does service in the theatre community. Neha would like to thank her friends and family for their support, and she hopes you enjoy the show!
BECKET PATTERSON
Heathcliff
Becket is a junior in marine science with a concentration in oceanography. He is very excited to be returning for his third show at University Theatre. You may have also seen him in last semester’s Mr. Burns, A Post-Electric Play, or in last year’s Ada and the Engine. He is very happy to be a part of this cast, and he hopes you enjoy the show!
DAE PERRY REED
Darcy
Dae is a freshman in communication and journalism. At NCSU, he has been a swing for Mr. Burns, A Post Electric Play and a Wickersham in Seussical. He is also a staff writer at the Technician, NC State’s campus newspaper. Dae would like to thank the crew of the show for making it all possible, and his friends and family for getting him through every rehearsal. He hopes you enjoy the show!!
DASHA ROYAL
Player 1 | Caroline | Amy
Dasha is a senior in international studies. She has performed in multiple shows at University Theatre including Hawking Clam in Peter and the Starcatcher, Mary Somerville in Ada and the Engine, and Broadcaster in Teletype. She would like to thank her family and friends who continue to encourage and support her passion for theatre. Dasha hopes you all enjoy the show!
ANDREY UREÑA-SECEÑA
Swing
Andrey is a freshman in science education. Andrey is a freshman from Siler City, NC with plans to be a science teacher. He was in the ensemble for both Teletype and Seussical and this show marks his third production with UT. Andrey hopes you enjoy the show!
ZOE WRIGHT
Jo
Zoe is a senior in English with minors in theatre and psychology. Zoe is absolutely delighted to be in another show with University Theatre! She has previously appeared in Seussical (Bird Girl), Mr. Burns, A Post Electric Play (Itchy), Jekyll & Hyde (Ensemble), Peter and the Starcatcher (Fighting Prawn), and more with UT as well as in over a dozen shows in other theaters in the triangle area. She would like to thank her family, her friends, and all the other wonderful people who bring these shows to life.