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The Robe
Marcellus, a young Roman officer, has been exiled. In Jerusalem, it becomes his duty to crucify a Galilean. Although he believes the man innocent, he obeys. He also tosses dice for the simple homespun robe which the Galilean wore. He wins but becomes a desperately troubled man, restless and obsessed with thoughts of the Galilean and the persecuted Christians. Marcellus turns more and more to the Galilean but hesitates to accept Him as divine until, in a final scene of emotion and power, he accepts death for himself and his young wife rather than renounce his faith.
Meet the Cast of The Robe
Daniella Civile
(Lucia/Sarah/Ensemble)
Daniella made her PoiemArtistry debut in Titanic and was most recently performed in the Singin’ in the Rain. She is a rising 7th grader at North Raleigh Christian Academy (NRCA) who loves to sing and act. Daniella played the role of Fairy Godmother’s comedic helper in Cinderella (Street Players Production) at Field of Dreams Performing Arts and was in North Raleigh Christian Academy’s Cinderella. Daniella has taken dance at Broadway Dance Theatre
(North Plainfield, NJ) and Dance Dynamics (Wake Forest, NC). Daniella would like to give a special thanks to all her friends, family, and to the Lord, Jesus Christ. “It’s kind of fun to do the impossible.” – Walt Disney
(North Plainfield, NJ) and Dance Dynamics (Wake Forest, NC). Daniella would like to give a special thanks to all her friends, family, and to the Lord, Jesus Christ. “It’s kind of fun to do the impossible.” – Walt Disney
Darrio Connor
(Emperor Tiberius)
Darrio is appearing in his third show with PoiemArtistry. He played “Captain E.J. Smith” in Titanic The Musical and the “Police Officer” in Singin’ in the Rain. Darrio is from California, has been in North Carolina for one year. He studied theater at Santa Monica College in Los Angeles, Pasadena College and University of Southern California. He trained to be a “soap opera actor” along with “television for children”. Darrio has worked as a model for several years. He has been in many theater productions such as “RENT”, “High School Musical”, “You Can’t Take it With You”, “Othello”, “Dream Girls”, “Up the Downstairs Case”, “Rodgers And Hammerstein’s Cinderella”, “Thumbelina” and a host of others. His television credits include “Moesha” “Eye on LA”, “Infamy”, “Untold Stories of the ER” and more. He has also been in many music videos, worked with many different talented music artists such as Mac Miller, Stephanie Mills, and SOS Band to name a few. Darrio is a father of two beautiful daughters, has been married for 30 years and works full time as an actor. Darrio is so honored to work with so many beautiful talented people at Poiema. He thanks God for this opportunity.
Linda Connor (Rhoda/Ensemble)
Linda is excited to make her PoiemArtistry debut in The Robe. She is not a stranger to theater, having performed in a few small productions in California. Linda is a professional curl stylist in Raleigh. She is the mother of 2 daughters and is married to Darrio Connor.
Elesha Dye (Helen/Ensemble)
Elesha is excited to make her PoeimArtistry debut in The Robe. She is a bereavement coordinator and chaplain for a local hospice company. Elesha would like to give special thanks to her family, especially her husband, Troy and children: Tiffany, Preston, and Reagan for their support.
Katy Eldred (Salome/Ensemble)
Katy is making her PoiemArtistry debut in The Robe and is so grateful to finally be a part of Poiema after finishing a season with her local community theater. She appeared in Miracle on 34th Street as Ms. Shellhammer in 2015 and Gypsy in 2016 at the Benson Little Theater in Benson, NC. After studying college and traveling to various locations, Katy returned home to participate in theater once again. Most recently, she was ensemble in Matilda and Hello Dolly! and “Lorraine Sheldon” in The Man Who Came to Dinner with Harnett Regional Theater in Dunn, NC.
Louise Farmer
(Phoebe/Ensemble)
Louise is pleased to have the role of “Phoebe Eupolis” in her third Poiema production. She is a retired ESL instructor who spends her time gardening, studying the Bible with friends, doing water exercise classes and going to play rehearsals. Louise is grateful to God (and Mr. Green) for the opportunity to tell a good story with a good company on the stage.
Tom Farrell (Pilate/Ensemble)
Tom is excited to be a part of his 3rd PoiemArtistry production. He appeared in Similitude: The Great Adventure Begins as “Mr. Legality” and Titanic as “First Class Stewart Henry Etches”. He returns again for The Robe and is excited to play the role of “Pontius Pilate”.
Matt French (Marcellus Gallio)
Matt is excited to continue performing in Poiema Art’s 2022 season with The Robe! This is now his third show with Poiema, having played as “Frederick Barrett” in Titanic, and the “Diction Coach” in Singin’ In The Rain. He also played as “Edgar Beane” in NRCA's production of Titanic in 2013 under the direction of Mr.Green. Since then, Matt has performed in numerous college choirs and barbershop quartets that have gone on tours both nationally and internationally. He currently works at Duke University’s Medical School as a Research Scientist. Matt would like to thank all the Poiema staff, the Greens, his friends, and family for their incredible support throughout his acting journey.
Cymone Gee (Theodosia/Ensemble)
Cymone is making her PoiemArtistry debut in The Robe. She has been performing since the age of four. Dance, theater and voice were introduced at a very young age as well. Throughout her younger years, Cymone performed for Productions School of Dance, and now Monet Dance Performing Arts Studio, LLC. She has been an assistant instructor alongside her mother, Delicia Hare, assisting with dance classes from 2002 to the present. From 2011-2013, Cymone had many poetry performances and writing events. Her passions are reading and writing poetry. Cymone is a self-published author of two books and a graduate of Liberty University with a Bachelors of Science in Religion. She is currently a supervisor for the Town of Rolesville. Through her occupation, her gifts and talents, Cymone gives all praise and honor to God, whose calling and gifts are without repentance.
Nicolas Gray (Stephanos/Ensemble)
Nicolas is overjoyed to be making his PoiemArtistry debut in The Robe. Nic was a member of the PoiemArtistry media team for Titanic and Singin’ in the Rain. He graduated from North Carolina State University and currently works for Optum Technology as a User Experience Designer. Nic would like to express gratitude to his parents and grandparents for their encouragement, assistance, and support.
Grace Green (Cornelia)
Grace is excited to perform in her 5th production with PoiemArtistry. Her previous credits include “Kathy Selden” in Singin’ in the Rain, “Gertrude McFuzz” in Seussical the Musical, “Eva” in Similitude:The Great Adventure Begins, and The Great Day, as a member of the Chorus and Dance Ensemble. Grace enjoys PoiemArtistry, as she has met like-minded creatives that encourage her to be the best she can be, and desire God to be glorified, above all else.
Joey Hancock (Caligula/Senator Gallio/Ensemble)
Joey is excited to return to the stage for his third production with PoiemArtistry in The Robe. Joey’s previous roles with Poiema include “Officer Charles Lightoller” in Titanic and ”Horton the Elephant” in Seussical The Musical. Prior to joining Poiemartistry Joey participated in Heart of Harnett Playhouse’s rendition of The King and I as “Mongkut the King of Siam”. Joey has also written and directed a historical production called ”The Legacy” about his home church, Pleasant Union Christian Church, in Lillington, NC. Joey lives in Fuquay Varina and has been married to his beautiful wife, Rachel, for 10 years. He is also the proud father of two children, Belle (6) and Brett (4). Joey is also a member of Christian Life Fellowship Church in Raleigh.
Sarah Hargett (Diana)
Sarah started learning to act in 2007, and hasn't stopped since! Under Mr. Green's direction her favorite roles include “Lucy Van Pelt” in You're A Good Man, Charlie Brown, and “Lady Bracknell” in The Importance of Being Earnest. She also performs with Field of Dreams Performing Arts where she has played “Betty Bumbrake” in Peter and the Starcatcher and “Mrs. Phelps” in Matilda the Musical. A character actor at heart, Sarah is excited to take on her first part as a romantic lead in The Robe!
Wesley Jones (Caligula/Senator Gallio/Ensemble)
Wesley is performing in his fifth production with PoiemArtistry. He appeared in Similitude: The Great Adventure Begins (“Prince Beelzebub”), Seussical the Musical (“Wickersham Brother”), Titanic (“Charles Clark”), and Singin’ in the Rain (“Roscoe Dexter”). Wesley loves to play basketball and sing. He sings All The Time!!! His favorite thing about being with Poiema is that even though it’s a production company, Poiema is also family. Thanks to all of his Jones Aunties, his big sister Nzinga, and especially his perfect, most beautiful mother, Angela.
Luke McIntyre (Captain Fulvius)
Luke is happy to return to the Poiema stage as “Captain Fulvius” in The Robe. Luke has previously performed in The Great Day as “Theo”, as “Thomas Bunyan” in the Poiema production original, Similitude: The Great Adventure Begins, and most recently as the “First Assistant Director” in Singin’ in the Rain. He graduated from NC State with a degree in Art and currently teaches high school English in Raleigh, North Carolina. He gives special thanks to his wife, Kendra, and their daughter Eden for their support.
Bailey Medlin (Lucia/Sarah/Ensemble)
Bailey is appearing in her third production with PoiemArtistry. She was previously in Singin’ in the Rain, Titanic and Seussical the Musical. Bailey has also acted in several productions with Field of Dreams Performing Arts, appearing in roles including “Roxy Robinson” and “Waitress” in Bugsy Malone Jr., “Young Nala” in Lion King Jr., “Fairy Godmother” in Cinderella (Street Players Version) and “Peter Pan” and the “Three Blind Mice” in Shrek. Bailey has been trained in Broadway Dance, Contemporary, Jazz, Hip-Hop and Tap. She is also taking Mime and Theatre Lab with Studio Poiema to help further her acting abilities. Bailey has also been involved in various films in her church’s children’s department. She loves to play the piano and has participated in local piano festivals. Bailey is a certified scuba diver and you can find her diving at Fantasy Lake during the summers. Bailey would like to thank PoiemArtistry for giving her the opportunity to do what she loves and to her loving family, who has constantly supported her in the arts.
David Robinson (Tribune Quintas Lucian)
David is a sophomore at Christian Life Academy. He was born and raised in Knightdale, NC and his parents are John and Sheryl Robinson. Singin’ in the Rain is David’s fifth production with PoiemArtistry. David appeared in The Great Day (“Ensemble”), Similitude: The Great Adventure (“Phobos”), Seussical the Musical (“Yurtle the Turtle”/”Vlad Vladikoff”), Titanic (“4th Officer Pitman”/”The Major”), and Singin’ in the Rai (“2nd Assistant Director”). He has been a member of PoiemArtistry for 3 years, and has had a love for theater and the arts ever since he was 8 years old. David is also a student with Studio Poiema and is learning new skills such as mime, singing and acting each week.
Johnathan Robinson (Sarpedon/Ensemble)
Johnathan is a junior at Christian Life Academy. He was born in Kirksville, Missouri, but raised in Raleigh, North Carolina. His parents are John and Sheryl Robinson. Johnathan joined PoiemArtistry 2 years ago and has been in previous productions such as The Great Day, Similitude: The Great Adventure Begins (“Distazo”), Seussical the Musical (“Wickersham Brother”), Titanic (“Frederick Fleet”), and Singin’ in the Rain (“Cosmo Brown”). Johnathan is currently serving as a dance captain for the company and enjoys teaching and learning most forms and levels of dance. He looks forward to his bright future with Poiema and the expansion of God’s Kingdom through it.
Michael Sanders (Tribune Paulus/Simon Peter)
Michael is excited to be his second PoeimArtistry production. Michael was seen in Singin’ in the Rain as “Villain/Ensemble”. He was an extra in the Dallas Jenkins series The Chosen for the filming of the “Sermon on the Mount” in Midlothian, Texas. Michael also played Santa Claus in The Grinch for a play at Whiteville High School in Columbus County, NC. He also likes writing music in his spare time, but his favorite activity is playing drums as worship unto the Lord. Michael has been the percussionist for his local Raleigh church, King’s Park Raleigh, for about eight years as of this year! Drum roll, please!
Anthony Varon (Demetrius)
Anthony is excited to be a part of the Poiema’s production of The Robe He has a number of years experience in the film industry in Los Angeles. Anthony has been acting for about three years. He has been in several short films, commercials and music videos and is currently working on a feature film.
Asa-Seth Williams (Melas/Ensemble)
Asa-Seth is excited to make his PoiemArtistry debut in The Robe, playing the role of Melas. He is 13 years old and was raised in rural northeast Missouri, but his family recently moved to Raleigh, NC. Asa loves theater and has been featured in multiple Christmas plays through his school. He enjoys art and loves to draw animals. Asa has been playing the French horn for 3.5 years and can also play a little piano. He studied Tap, Broadway, Theatre Lab, and Voice with Studio Poiema and is excited to continue his theatrical journey with PoiemArtistry.
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