Puppeteers:
Maggie Gayford, Phoenix Tony Jenkins, Dragon Jordan Bell, Evil Hand and Assistance Rory Gilbert, Pearl and Assistance |
Musicians:
Bo Lee, flute Eli Kaynor, cello Darren Lin, percussion |
Tony Jenkins is an actor, playwright, spoken word poet, and director based in NYC. During his time at Lincoln Center Education, as a Kenan Fellow and beyond, Tony premiered two plays (‘Baggage Claim’ and ‘I Create’), created and performed in an original clown show (Last Man in the Moon), and directed WOMBmanWARs by Judith Alexa Jackson. His NYC playwriting/directing debut, BLACK MAGIC, won Best Overall Play at the New York Fringe, the festival’s highest honor. Select Acting credits include; Off Broadway: Jericho by Michael Weller, MMF (The Attic Theater Co) / NYC: Midsummer Nights Dream (The Drilling Co.), Roller Dynasty (Sprout Works), T.S.O. (The Bridge Production Group), BLACK MAGIC (NY Fringe)
Jordan Bell is a recent graduate of the Drama-directing program at UNC School of the Arts. His favorite directing credits include Edward Albee's The Goat and Tall Tales by Robert Schenkkan, as well as assisting several productions directed by Laura Braza, Jesse Berger, John Langs, and Caroline Kava. Jordan is currently writing and directing an original piece as a Kenan Fellow at Lincoln Center. He is a really big fan of Bo and Margaret.
Rory Gilbert, actor, director, teacher, is a Kenan Fellow at Lincoln Center Education (LCE). Rory graduated from the University of North Carolina School of the Arts in 2016 with a BFA in Directing. Since graduation he was cast in two feature films (one of which was brought by Sony Pictures), signed on with Evolution Talent Agency in Charlotte and Atlanta, played Drew in Rock of Ages at Trustus Theatre, directed Big River at Andy Griffith Playhouse, recorded the voiceover for Downtown LA Law Group’s local TV commercial, and taught acting for studios, in schools and privately. Rory also co-produced two commercials that aired across North and South Carolina. Rory has taught acting since 2014, privately since 2015.
Rory Gilbert, actor, director, teacher, is a Kenan Fellow at Lincoln Center Education (LCE). Rory graduated from the University of North Carolina School of the Arts in 2016 with a BFA in Directing. Since graduation he was cast in two feature films (one of which was brought by Sony Pictures), signed on with Evolution Talent Agency in Charlotte and Atlanta, played Drew in Rock of Ages at Trustus Theatre, directed Big River at Andy Griffith Playhouse, recorded the voiceover for Downtown LA Law Group’s local TV commercial, and taught acting for studios, in schools and privately. Rory also co-produced two commercials that aired across North and South Carolina. Rory has taught acting since 2014, privately since 2015.
Eli Kaynor is currently a freelance cellist in New York City, where he performs diverse music from orchestral music to shows with Evanescence, Josh Groban, and Trans-Siberian Orchestra, among others. He is currently a member of the Winston-Salem Symphony Orchestra and also performs with Symphony in C. Eli holds both a Professional Artist Certificate and a Master’s degree from the University of North Carolina School of the Arts, and a Bachelor’s degree from Chapman University. Eli was a 2017 Kenan Fellow at Lincoln Center Education. Eli is also an avid runner, contradance musician, and comic book enthusiast.
Eli Kaynor is currently a freelance cellist in New York City, where he performs diverse music from orchestral music to shows with Evanescence, Josh Groban, and Trans-Siberian Orchestra, among others. He is currently a member of the Winston-Salem Symphony Orchestra and also performs with Symphony in C. Eli holds both a Professional Artist Certificate and a Master’s degree from the University of North Carolina School of the Arts, and a Bachelor’s degree from Chapman University. Eli was a 2017 Kenan Fellow at Lincoln Center Education. Eli is also an avid runner, contradance musician, and comic book enthusiast.
Darren Lin is a percussionist, educator, and conductor currently based in Lancaster, PA. A versatile performer, his work encompasses solo and orchestral percussion, new music, and pop music. He currently serves as percussion faculty at Lebanon Valley College, and freelances with orchestras and other groups across the east coast. Darren is a proud alumnus of the University of Michigan (Go Blue!), the Eastman School of Music, and the New England Conservatory.