The Invisible Orchids – GSO Theater Consortium

Setting

Grassy yard outside of a family house

Playwright:	Keisha McLeod
Director:	Jazz Johnson
Dawn:	Jakiyah Barnes
Tristian:	Sean Burchette
Mama:	Ameree Hall
Nurse Vickie:	Cameron Jetter
Stage Manager:	Courtney Swank

Writer

Keshia McLeod

Keshia McLeod is a MFA acting student at UNCG, from St. Petersburg FL. She is a storyteller of sorts who fell in love with writing creatively at the tender age of 8. Keshia is honored to be a part of such an amazing event, and she is looking forward to her bright future as an actor, director and playwright ❤️

Director

Jazz Johnson

Hi! I’m Jazz Johnson, a graduating senior receiving a bachelor’s degree in drama with an arts admin minor. I’ve been doing theatre for a while, but only just recently tried directing. This is only my 3rd time directing and I’m so proud of the playwright and actors. This was a fun learning experience and I hope to continue directing in the future!

Dawn

Jakiya Barnes

Jakyia Barnes is a junior at UNC Greensboro and she is excited to make a return to Amplify Black Voices through the staged reading of Invisible Orchids. She can’t wait for the audience to experience the work the playwrights and actors put into this show.

Nurse Vickie

Cameren Jetter

Cameren Jetter is a native of Winston Salem, NC. She has been called a Drama Queen by her family members all of her life. She knew from the start that she had a deep passion for the performing arts; such as acting, singing, dancing, and speaking. She currently attends the University of North Carolina Greensboro as a sophomore. While obtaining her communication studies degree, she participates at every opportunity to highlight her God-given gifts and talents. In the years of 2020-2024 she performed in JUST FOR ME, BETHEL PARK FALLS, NEWSIES JR., WE’RE THE COOL ALIENS, I AM THE LOSER, ESTELLE AND GERTIE, THE NATIVITY, THE PRESENT, AND RED AND ALICE.

Mama

Ameree Hall

Hello My name is Ameree Hall. I’m a Professional Theatre Major at North Carolina A&T as an Inspiring film actress/model.

Tristian

Sean Burchette

My name is Sean Burchette. I am a freshman BA Drama major from UNCG. Some hobbies of mine include acting, singing, art, and cooking! This is my first year participating in Amplify: Black Voices, and I am so excited to see all of the outcome!

Stage Manager

Courtney Swank

Courtney Swank (Stage Manager) is a senior BFA Drama: Design and Technical Production student at UNCG. Her past productions include Assistant Stage Manager on The Passion of Antígona Pérez and Into The Woods and Stage Manager on Tartuffe. She is beyond grateful to have been given the opportunity to work with so many incredible and talented actors, writers and mentors!