Pride & Prejudice:
A New Musical Comedy
( at The Palmetto)
The Team
Rebecca Teague (Elizabeth Bennet) Becca Teague is very excited to be reprising her role as Elizabeth Bennett with this incredible production of Pride & Prejudice! Her most recent roles include "Belle" in Disney's Beauty and the Beast, "Aquata" in Disney's The Little Mermaid, and "Becca" in Beehive: The 60's Musical. In addition to being on stage, she has also recently ventured into the world of set-design alongside her husband, with their most recent set being Studio1's production of Lucky Stiff. In her spare time, Becca loves to dabble in photography, sing on her worship team at church, go bouldering and weight lifting, and playing games with her husband. She also loves to hang out with her friends and go on random adventures! Becca wants to thank her husband and her dogs for their unwavering support with her artistic endeavors and additionally wants to thank Tara for welcoming her with open arms into the Pride & Prejudice family!
Ryan Hendricks (Mr.Darcy) is excited to be returning to Pride and Prejudice as Mr. Darcy! When he isn’t acting, he works as an interior design consultant at Archidon Interiors and loves every minute of it! Previously, he played the Beast in “Beauty and the Beast” (Kernersville Little Theatre), Rapunzel’s Prince in “Into The Woods” (KLT), and Anthony in “Sweeney Todd” (Woolfe Street Playhouse). Most recently, Ryan directed Sweeney Todd for KLT and is very thankful to his family and friends for always supporting him in his theatre endeavors!
Angelina Bassi (Jane Bennet) is an actress and classical vocalist. She studied voice at UNC School of the Arts for her degree in Music Performance. Angelina has performed in musical theatre roles including Marian Paroo in “The Music Man” and Anya in “Anastasia the Musical”. As well as the chorus of operas such as Puccini’s “Suor Angelica”, Mozart’s “La Clemenza di Tito”, and the principal role of Violetta in Act III of Verdi’s “La Traviata.” She is thrilled to be a part of Pride and Prejudice, and is so excited for people to see this witty adaptation of her favorite Jane Austen novel!
Ezakayah Salazar (Charles Bingley) is a recent high school graduate and aspiring actor. He recently performed in Chorus Line for Theatre Alliance, reprising the role in Ohio for a touring production. Previous credits include "Willie Wonka" in Willie Wonka and the Chocolate Factory with Lexington Youth Theatre and "Chad" in High School Musical also with LYT. Ezakayah is excited to reprise his role as Charles Bingley and would like to thank the cast and crew for this awesome experience. He would also like to give a shout out to his mom for allowing him all the opportunities given to him.
Kristina Railsback (Mrs. Bennet) is delighted to be part of this creative new take on her favorite classic book! Over the past decade, she has performed in productions with High Point Community Theatre, Spring Theatre, and other organizations throughout the Triad. Favorite roles include Mrs. Cratchit in A Christmas Carol, Mrs. Brill in Mary Poppins, Rose in Secret Garden, and Lucy in You're a Good Man Charlie Brown. When not on stage, she is a professor of education, teaches ESOL to adults, and also enjoys working as a director/music director for youth productions.
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Oliver Helsabeck (Mr. Bennet) is a member of the Board of Directors of High Point Community Theatre, and some of his favorite roles have been: Bob Cratchit in “A Christmas Carol: the Musical,” Sir Bedevere in “Monty Python’s Spamalot,” Henry Higgins in “My Fair Lady,” and Linus in “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown” with HPCT, and Archie Craven in “The Secret Garden” and Noah in “Children of Eden” with Spring Theatre. By day, Oliver is Associate Minister for Congregational Care at Centenary UMC in Winston-Salem. He is happy to join the cast of this original show!
Sarah Jedrey is excited to return to Hertfordshire as Charlotte Lucas in PRIDE & PREJUDICE: A NEW MUSICAL COMEDY! Recent roles include Sarah in COMPANY, Miss Shingle in A GENTLEMAN'S GUIDE TO LOVE AND MURDER and the Beggar Woman in SWEENEY TODD (KLT). Thanks go out to this cast, crew, and leadership; to the Idiot Box for building the skills needed; and to her friends and family who've always believed.
Logan Hammersley (Mr. Collins) is overjoyed to help manifest this musical work of Tara’s and Chris’. A graduate of UNCG’s School of Music, Logan has been singing since he was a child with his classically trained mother along with Disney and Sesame Street tapes. He considers himself privileged to have been part of such casts as LTWS’ recent productions of “The Producers” as Max Bialystock and “Guys and Dolls” as Nicely-Nicely and Pirelli in Sweeney Todd with Summerfield Stage. His most recent production was as "John Jasper" with LTWS' Edwin Drood. Logan regularly performs with Season's Best.
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Olivia Gascoyne (Kitty Bennet/Choreographer) is a recent graduate from Weaver Academy Performing Arts in the discipline of theatre. She started dancing when she was 1 1/2 and hasn’t stopped moving since. She loves singing, dancing, acting and costume design. Some of her favorite roles have been Mary Poppins in Mary Poppins and Mr. Mushnik in Little Shop of Horrors. She is grateful to be a part of this wonderful production in her role of Kitty Bennet.
Martha Glenn Bowers (Lydia Bennet) is a sophomore Musical Theater major at Coastal Carolina University, and she is thrilled to have the opportunity to work on Pride & Prejudice this summer! Her most recent credits include: "Attic Flowers" (CCU), "Much Ado About Nothing" (Upstage at CCU), and "Oklahoma!" (LTWS). She would like to thank Tara and the entire production team for having her on board!
Madison Belancin (Mary Bennet/Caroline Bingley) is a rising junior at Central Davidson High School. She is so excited to be playing dual roles and fell in love with this show as an audience member at the dinner theatre production last year. Madison is very thankful for the opportunity to be working with such amazing actors. Her favorite roles have been "Evie" in Descendants , "Gabriella" in High School Musical, and "Mrs. Wormwood" in Matilda all with Lexington Youth Theatre. In her spare time she enjoys reading, doing make-up, and hanging out with her theatre friends.
Evan Wang (George Wickham) is excited to reprise his role in Pride and Prejudice! In previous iterations of the show, he has played violin and played Wickham. Other recent roles include Neville Landless (The Mystery of Edwin Drood) and Fred (A Christmas Carol) at The Little Theatre of Winston-Salem. Evan works remotely as a consulting data engineer and enjoys spending time outdoors, trying new restaurants, and traveling. Evan would like to thank friends, family, and everyone involved with Pride and Prejudice for their encouragement and his wife Meghan for her endless love and support.
Kevin Collins (Cpt. Denny/Manservant/Folly Man) is thrilled to be making his Pride and Prejudice debut! Originally from Rossville, Georgia, he earned a B.A. in Theatre from Lee University in Tennessee. Recent credits include "Beadle Bamford" in Sweeney Todd with Kernersville Little Theatre and "Andrew Carnes" in Oklahoma! with the Little Theatre of Winston-Salem.
Beth Strader (Lady Lucas/Mrs. Reynolds) is blessed to be married to Wayne, who makes her laugh daily. Beth returned to theater in 2017 after a 30 year hiatus. Favorite roles include: Richard Henry Lee in "1776" (KLT), Mrs Paroo in "The Music Man," (TGRC), Dr. Einstein in "Arsenic and Old Lace" (KLT), Juror #3 in "12 Angry Jurors" (TGRC) and Ms. Bates in "Emma" (SSC). Enjoy the show. Psalms 118:24
Wayne Strader (Sir William/Mr. Gardner) lives in Greensboro with his sweet Wife, Beth where they’ve raised six kids and a menagerie of pets. He works in aviation by day and by night; he enjoys being a part of theater, which gives him the opportunity to work on his acting and production skills. He is thankful and excited for the opportunity to be a part of “Pride and Prejudice: A New Musical Comedy” and has appeared most recently in “The Phantom Tollbooth” with KLT.
Laura Strader (Georgiana Darcy/Anne DeBourgh/Folly Lady) is an incoming freshman who has been doing dance since she was around seven years old and absolutely loves it! Some of her favorite roles include "Amy" (Little Women) "Gretchen" (Mean Girls) and "Zaneeta" (The Music Man) When not onstage, Laura loves to sing, dance and play the piano. Enjoy the show!
Ella Snyder [Director] is a 2024 graduate of Drew University in Madison, New Jersey, where she received a BA in Theater Arts with a concentration in Directing and Stage Management. In university, she held the role of Assistant Stage Manager for productions of I Am an Emotional Creature and Ron Swoboda’s Wish, Stage Manager for Iphigenia in Aulis and The Minotaur, and Production Manager for the Out of the Box Theater and Dance Festival. Post-graduation, Ella worked with Paper Mill Playhouse Regional Theater on New Voices Concert: Endless Ovations! before relocating to North Carolina. Since moving, Ella has stage managed several productions in the area including The Music Man (Piedmont Players Theater), It’s A Wonderful Life (Lexington Live), Journey of Love Concert (Arts Davidson County), Pride and Prejudice: A Musical Comedy (Star Theater), High School Musical (LYT), Descendants (LYT), and the 2025 Metrolina Theater Association 'Outstanding Production Award' winner, The Bodyguard (Piedmont Players Theater). Ella is thrilled to be holding her first directing role post-grad on this production! Ella would like to thank the cast for their hard work and Tara Raczenski for the opportunity!
Dr. Rick Hendricks is honored to serve as Music Director for Pinwheel Production’s of Pride and Prejudice. A graduate of the University of North Carolina at Greensboro, Rick holds a Doctorate of Musical Arts and has established himself as a respected figure in the regional musical theatre community. His extensive work as a music director spans collaborations with 40+ Stage Company, Kernersville Little Theatre, The Town of Lewisville, Stained Glass Playhouse, and Theatre Alliance. His production credits include Sweeney Todd The Demon Barber of Fleet Street, A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder, Company, Sweeney Todd, Shrek, Bye ByeBirdie, Cinderella, The Little Mermaid, Annie, Sunset Boulevard, Into the Woods, a Sondheim Tribute Revue Concert, and a Rodgers & Hammerstein Musical Revue Concert, Beyond the stage, performs with Corda Entertainment and serves as Music Director at Kernersville Friends Church. Dr. Hendricks also brings his characteristic dedication and creativity to a second profession as a licensed real estate professional with The Hendricks Team at Keller Williams Realty in Kernersville, North Carolina. He is grateful to the cast, crew, and audiences whose continued support makes community theatre possible.
Tara Raczenski (Lady Catherine/Mrs. Gardiner/Costume Designer) is a resident of High Point and a lifetime theatre enthusiast. With a degree in theatre performance and an Equity Membership Candidacy, favorite onstage roles include "Liesl" The Sound of Music at the Fulton Opera House in Lancaster, PA, "Gypsy Rose Lee" with CTG, "Sister Amnesia" Nunsense Centennial Station Dinner Theatre, "Honey" Who's Afraid of Virginia Wolfe at LTWS. Most recently, Tara performed the role of "Hold Me Touch Me" The Producers also at LTWS and for which she was nominated for Best Supporting Actress in Broadway World Regional Awards. In addition to acting, Tara is a freelance costume designer, and has designed regularly in the Triad since 2015. With love and thanks to Cory and to Jane Austen, whom Tara hopes will not be too "seriously displeased." Romans 11:36
Melissa Darr (Stage Manager) is excited to be a part of this special project! Recent favorite productions have been Noises Off and The Glass Menagerie.