Resident Acting Company

Charleston Stage has one of the oldest and largest arts education programs for young people in the region. Led by Rylee Coppel, Director of Education and Engagement, and by Colin Waters, Education Program Manager, Charleston Stage's TheatreSchool classes are taught by ten full-time professional actors who make up the Resident Acting Company. These actor/educators join Charleston Stage for a 12-month artist-in-residence and teacher training program. They perform in leading roles throughout the season while also teaching youth theatre classes and ArtReach Workshops in local schools.

RAYMOND CRONLEY

Raymond is jazzed to be back at Charleston Stage for his second year as a Resident Actor! Originally from Cincinnati, Ohio, Raymond graduated in 2021 from Ohio Northern University with a B.F.A. in Musical Theatre. Previous credits include Young Frankenstein (Frederick), Sunday in the Park with George (George), The Addams Family: A New Musical (Lucas), and JFK and Inga Binga (Jack). He would like to thank his friends, family, and most importantly his cat Ernest for their continued love and support! Website: raymondcronley.squarespace.com / Instagram: @raymonley

CAMRYN DUCKWORTH

Camryn is beyond excited to be joining Charleston Stage as a Season 47 Resident Actor! Camryn is a Charlotte native who was previously based in New York City. Some of her credits include Steel Magnolias (Shelby), Tony N’ Tina’s Wedding (Sister Albert Maria), Urinetown (Little Sally), Cedar Point Amusement Park (Performer), and she was most recently a TYA company member of The Panto Touring Company. Camryn is a proud Wagner College Theatre graduate and is so grateful to be joining Charleston Stage this season. Much love always to my family and friends for their endless support. Instagram: @camryn.duckworth

KELSIE ENGEN

Kelsie (she/her/hers) is beyond thrilled to join the Resident Acting Company at Charleston Stage! Kelsie grew up performing in Seattle and had the opportunity to be in productions such as A Christmas Story (Ensemble/ On-Stage Swing) at the 5th Avenue Theatre, and Chitty Chitty Bang Bang (Ensemble) at Seattle Children’s Theatre. She earned her B.F.A. in Musical Theatre from the University of Utah. While in college, she performed in regional productions of Elf (Ensemble) and Hello, Dolly! (Ensemble/ Ermengarde U.S.) at Pioneer Theatre Company. Some favorite roles include: The Wizard of Oz (Dorothy), Into the Woods (Little Red), Shrek (Fiona), Urinetown (Little Sally for round 1, Hope for round 2). Kelsie would love to give a shout out to her mom and dad, brother, and friends for all of their support! Follow along at: www.kelsie-engen.com / Instagram: @kelsie.engen

FACIA LEE

Facia is back at Charleston Stage like she never left. She is from the Jacksonville area of Florida and has been performing since she was about six years old. Her favorite credits include Once on This Island (Ti Moune and Erzulie), The Scottish Play (Macduff) and Fat Ham (Opal). She graduated from Palm Beach Atlantic University with a Bachelor’s in Theatre with Concentration in Music. She would like to thank all of her loved ones near and far for their support.

ARRIONE MAGEE

Arrione is thrilled to join Charleston Stage as a Resident Actor for Season 47! Recent credits include Legally Blonde (Serena), Jimmy Buffet’s Escape to Margaritaville (Tammy), The Crucible (Tituba), and She Kills Monsters (Vera/Evil Gabbi). Arrione is a 2024 graduate of Jacksonville University with a B.F.A. in Theatre Arts. She would like to thank her friends and family for all of their support throughout the years! Instagram: @arrione.magee

SAM MAJORS

Sam is so excited to join Charleston Stage! Sam is a proud Portlandian hailing from Oregon. Previous credits include Bonnie and Clyde (Ted), Once Upon A Mattress (Minstrel), In Pieces (Charlie), and Jesus Christ Superstar (King Herod). He just received his B.F.A. in Musical Theatre and B.A. in Math from Texas Christian University. Sam is so grateful for his time at TCU and would like to thank Joseph, his family, and Twyla for all of their help getting here. @officially_samm

KAMERON ROJAS-SCHUENEMAN

Kameron could not be more excited to be part of Charleston Stage’s 47th Season! An actor, director, and teaching artist from the Chicago suburbs, Kam graduated from Illinois Wesleyan University’s School of Theatre Arts in 2024 with his B.F.A. in Acting. Previous credits include A Chorus Line (Paul), Little Shop of Horrors (Seymour), Mauritius (Dennis), A Midsummer Night’s Dream (Puck), and Into the Woods (Jack). He also served as the Artistic Director for IWU’s Phoenix Theatre. You can keep up with him on Instagram at @kameronschueneman or visit his website at www.kamrojas.com.

dominick ventrella

Dominick is elated to be returning for Charleston Stage’s 47th Season! Originally from Ridgefield, CT, Dominick is a graduate of Western Connecticut State University where he received his B.F.A. in Musical Theatre, as well as the 2020 WCSU Theatre Arts Acting Award. His previous credits include; Clue: On Stage: Mr. Green (Charleston Stage), Beautiful: Gerry Goffin (Charleston Stage), Peter and the Starcatcher: Smee (Ives Concert Park), Company: David (Regional Theatre of the Palouse), and Gordon Gets Down: Mayor Horne (Forestburgh Playhouse). Keep up with Dominick on Instagram! @dmventrella

ABIGAIL VERNON

Abigail (Abby) is absolutely thrilled to join Charleston Stage for their 47th Season this year! Originally from Allentown, New Jersey, Abby recently earned her B.A. in Theatre from DeSales University in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Some of her previous and most favorite credits include Maria (The Sound of Music), Drowsy (The Drowsy Chaperone), Olivia (Twelfth Night), and Mick’s Pick (Steel Pier) at Surflight Theatre. Abby is incredibly grateful for the continued support of her four sisters, twin brother, wonderful parents, friends, and her DeSales family. She is ecstatic for this opportunity and cannot wait to be apart of bringing this season to life! Website: abigailvernon.com / Instagram: @abbyy.vernon

eddie weaver

Eddie is thrilled to be returning for Season 47 with the Charleston Stage family! An Atlanta native, Eddie graduated from Columbus State University with his B.A. in Theatre Performance. Previous Credits include: Chicken & Biscuits (Kenny Mabry), A Christmas Carol (Young Scrooge), Once on This Island (Agwe), 70's: More than a decade (Lead Vocalist). Eddie Would like to send his appreciation and gratitude to his family, friends, teachers and professors who have poured so much into him over the years. If you'd like to keep up with Eddie's journey give him a follow on instagram: @eddiejihad