Danielle Shaw
(Baneatta Mabry)

Danielle “Danni” Shaw is a Philadelphia‑based actor whose work spans theater and singing. Known for her grounded emotional presence and thoughtful character development, she brings depth, clarity, and authenticity to every role she inhabits. Danielle has appeared in a range of regional productions, collaborating with community theaters and multidisciplinary artists throughout the city. Her artistic approach is shaped by continuous training in scene study, voice, and movement, along with a dedication to storytelling that centers on human connection and emotional truth. Growing up with a love for performance and narrative, Danni is passionate about projects that challenge perspectives, uplift the community, and create space for honest, transformative storytelling. In addition to her stage performance, Danielle is committed to ongoing professional development. She has had the honor of being in multiple productions including “The Funeral 1 & 2”, “Ways of White Folks” “Plum Bun”, “Claudine” “Dreamgirls” (BARRYMORE AWARD) in which she won Broadway World’s Best Supporting performer in a musical, “One Monkey Don’t Stop No Show” (BARRYMORE NOMINATED) and “Shakespeare’s As You Like It” (BARRYMORE NOMINATED). Danni also had viral videos, notably her cover of Floetry’s “Say Yes,” which garnered over 10 million views. Danni says, “I do it all in memory of our princess Dominique.”

TC Storm Caldwell
(Reginald Mabry)

T.C. (also professionally known as “Storm E. Weatherz) is a multi-faceted performer, producer, director, radio and television personality, and content creator. The youngest son of Philadelphia Music Hall of Fame and Philadelphia Music Alliance Walk of Fame inductee Stephen J. Caldwell Sr. of the famous Doo Wop group “The Orlons” (“South Street”, “Wah-Wahtusi”, “Don’t Hang Up”), T.C. moved away from acting in the 1990’s to pursue interests in music, performing with and opening for several established Tri-State and New York music artists. Returning to acting in 2011, T.C. has been cast in over 150 stage plays and has appeared in over 50 short- and feature-length films, television series, and internet skits. T.C. mentors several young and novice actors who aspire to grow in their careers. T.C. is also a former bodyguard, ordained Deacon, and Founder/ C.E.O. of Storm E. Weatherz Entertainment. T.C. dedicates his performances to his Mother (Edna/“Spanky”), Mom (Louise/“Lady”), Pastor (Anthony “Tony” Brothers), and his father, who passed on in October 2025.

Lynn Shirley
(Simone Mabry)

Lynn is an accomplished actress, writer, director, and vocalist with over 15 years of study and performance experience. Starting her career in theater some of Lynn’s more notable roles were understudies in “Lady Sitting” and “Radio Golf” with the Arden Theater, Ruth in “A Raisin in the Sun” with Old Academy Players theater company and “The Ways of White Folks” a world premiere adaptation of Langston Hughes work, in which she was nominated for a Barrymore Award. Lynn recently ventured into not only the film sector but also the directing and producing of stage productions. As the Creative Arts Director for Germantown SDA Church, she wrote, directed, and produced the biblical stage productions “The Covenant” and “The First Sabbath.” More recently, she can be seen starring in “Who?”, which won best new feature in the Philadelphia Independent Film Awards, “Toni’s Revenge”, “Dear Momma”, and “In Jesus Name”. One quote that Lynn lives by is “Shoot for the moon, even if you miss it… You’ll land amongst the stars.

Janan Ashton
(Beverly Jenkins)

Janan Ashton is a multi-hyphenate artist from Philadelphia, PA. Ms. Ashton’s first love and heart will always belong to the stage. She began performing and studying acting at the tender age of 4, beginning At The New Freedom Theatre. For over 25+ years, she’s been in numerous plays, including the critically acclaimed Marcus, or the Secret of Sweet by Tarrell Alvin McCraney, and Ntozake Shange’s “For Colored Girls…” as Lady in Red, and most recently, as “Averie” in Dot, here at SCTC. Ms. Ashton has had numerous on-screen opportunities as well, landing leading roles in “Dear Miss” and “Lowest Places: Lost Time.” Aside from performing, Ms. Ashton feels like her best self when she can take off the mask and just “be,” thanks to the continuous support and push from her 11-year-old, double trouble, twins, Autumn and Brian. 

David Bazemore
(Kenny Mabry)

David Bazemore (he/him) is ecstatic to return to South Camden Theatre Company! David made his debut on the SCTC stage as Oshoosi in “The Brothers Size”. A native of Philadelphia, graduate of Shenandoah Conservatory (BFA, Musical Theatre). Recent credits include; Jordan in the world premiere production of “Reverie” at Azuka Theatre Company by Pulitzer Prize writer, James Ijames, “An Army of Lovers” (Jordan, Azuka Theatre Co.) “This Bitter Earth” (Jesse, InterAct Theater Co.), “The Scottsboro Boys” (Olen, Philadelphia Theatre Co., Barrymore Award winner), “The Wiz” (Scarecrow, Theatre in the X), “Salt, Pepper, Ketchup” (Tommy, InterAct Theatre Co., Staged Reading), “A Sense of Purpose: Fighting for Our Lives” (Bullock Productions), and “Dreamgirls” (C.C., Signature Theater). Many thanks to Damien and the SCTC team for another wonderful opportunity! This one is for my husband. 1+1.

Scott Berkowitz
(Logan Leibowitz)

Scott Liebowitz (LOGAN LIEBOWITZ) (he/him) is a Philly-based actor/singer/writer, and is thrilled to be back at SCTC in Chicken & Biscuits! Scott was previously onstage here as Lance in the regional premiere of Hollywood, Nebraska. Other credits include – Old Joe in A Christmas Carol (Walnut Street Theatre), Adult Man in Spring Awakening (Relic Theatre Company), White Stage Manager in Endlings (Hedgerow Theatre), Hamlet in Hamlet and Neville Landless in The Mystery of Edwin Drood (PCS), and Nick Bottom in Something Rotten (Upper Darby Summer Stage – Mainstage). Scott would like to thank the cast and crew for this incredible experience, his family, friends, and girlfriend Kimmy for their constant love and support, and his cat Shayna for making him laugh by doing funny cat things.

Christiana Thompson
(La’Trice Franklin)

I am a native of South Jersey, born and raised here! I went to school for Journalism and Media Studies at Rutgers University in New Brunswick, New Jersey. I graduated in 2023, receiving a Bachelor of Arts degree. Although I’ve always wanted to be a thespian, I chose the path of gymnastics in my early years. I didn’t have the means to do both, considering how demanding my sport was, but I have zero regrets in my decisions. In my freshman year of college, I met Derrell Lawrence (writer and actor). He gave me the chance to be in my first play, Love Me To Death, and I fell IN LOVE with acting. Since then, I have been in another play written by him, The Funeral, and recently finished my third production The Funeral I & II. Under the direction of Damien Wallace and written by Derrell Lawrence. I am and will be forever grateful for the opportunities. In the future, I see myself working on Broadway and Film.

Shanice Brooks
(Brianna Jenkins)

Shanice began acting in local Philadelphia talent shows and school plays. Her interest in acting intensified after taking improv and film classes at Penn State University. Shanice also studied at Playhouse West Philadelphia with Tony Savant and with celebrity acting coach Tracey Moore (The Spirited Actor). Some of her credits include from TV “One’s Fatal Attraction” (Chad Cunningham), TV Series “Inside the Black Box” Season 1 & 2 (Tracey Moore & Joe Morton), “Conversations for Sistas Only” (WDAS Radio Personality Frankie Darcell), “Work Bae 2” (Kyree Terrell), and “A Song for Nia” (Eboni Z / PGP). Acting is her passion, and hopefully God will open more doors for her to perform and share it throughout the world.

Melody G. Moore  – Production Manager

She/Her

Melody recently relocated to Philadelphia after spending over 20 years in Key West, Florida, where she was directly involved in most aspects of the local thriving theater community, including Stage Manager, Box Office Manager, Actor, Set Dresser, Costumer, and Prop Mistress. Locally, she has stage-managed for Fever Dream Repertory and TheatreXP. She is excited to return to it again and looking forward to working here at South Camden Theatre Company with the incredible group of creative individuals again this season.

August Fen Deluca – Stage Manager

August (they/them) is thrilled to be the stage manager for this production! They are so excited to be back at SCTC for another show. Some past stage management credits at SCTC include: The Revolutionists (2026), Dot (2025), The Toxic Avenger: The Musical (2024), Alabama Story (2023), and The Legend of Georgia McBride (2023). Other recent credits include stage managing Heathers: the Musical and appearing in a non-speaking role in Dracula, both at The Ritz Theatre Company. August would like to thank Dawn and Bob for this opportunity to learn the ropes as an assistant director for the first time, as well as their family, for all their support.

Damien J. Wallace – Director

He/Him

Damien is the Artistic Director of the Lawrence Theatre Company. LTC credits include The Funeral, Do you trust your best friend, Custody, Life isn’t fair, and The Three OG’s. Some other notable directorial endeavors include Verbalized Ink (Rise up and Walk Theatre Company) and Fences (GoKash Productions).  Damien is very pleased and honored to make his return to SCTC as the director of How The Light Gets In. Some other SCTC directorial credits include Kill Move Paradise, The Brothers Size, and The Legend of Georgia McBride. Damien has also directed 3 productions for EgoPo Classic Theatre Company; Les Blancs, Rockabye, and Wine in the Wilderness. Damien was formerly trained under the tutelage of Lee Strasburg disciple Ty Collins and Stella Adler protégé Vernon Blackman. Damien holds a BFA with a Distinguished Honors in Theatre from Arcadia University.

Douglas Lyons

Douglas Lyons is a 2X Emmy nominated multi-hyphenate artist. As a writer, he earned a GLAAD nomination for his Broadway playwriting debut, Chicken and Biscuits, which was the 2nd-most-produced play in America in 2022-23. His most recent play, Table 17, which premiered Off-Broadway at MCC Theater, was deemed a New York Times Critics’ Pick and won two 2024 Audelco Awards for Best Playwright and Outstanding Ensemble. Douglas served as a writer on both seasons of Apple TV’s  “Fraggle Rock.” His Broadway acting credits include The Book of Mormon, plus the Original Casts of Beautiful and the Tony Award-winning Broadway revival of Parade. Tour credits include Rent, Dreamgirls and The Book of Mormon. As a composer-lyricist, his music and lyrics have been featured on Nickelodeon, BET Plus, Apple TV, CBS’s Sunday Morning Show, Audible and more. His other written stage works include Don’t Touch My Hair (IAMA Theatre Company), Polkadots (Off Broadway Alliance Winner Best Family Show, Atlantic Theater Company), Beau (Adirondack Theatre Festival), the world premiere of Five Points (Theater Latté Da) and more. He is currently developing television with Sky Dance and Ryan Reynolds’ Maximum Effort.

Hunter Mountz – Lighting Designer

He/Him

Hunter is a Philadelphia-based theatre and dance lighting designer whose previous design credits include The Lightning Thief (Triple Threat Theatre Company), Who’s Holiday, The Toxic Avenger – The Musical, and God of Carnage (South Camden Theatre Company) Into the Woods, The Laramie Project, Bedroom Farce (Salem State University) Disney’s The Little Mermaid, Mamma Mia! , The SpongeBob Musical (Panthers-on-Parade) Dare to Dream, and When Worlds Collide (SSU Repertory Dance Theatre). Hunter also received the Excellence in Lightning Design award from the 2021 Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival. 

Jairous L. Parker Sr. – Sound Designer

Jairous is thrilled to be part of The South Camden Theatre Company’s Creative team for Chicken & Biscuits. He is returning for the third time after his work on The Revolutionists & DOT for SCTC. Jairous is a Philadelphia-based sound designer and audio engineer. He most recently designed and mixed sound for The Philadelphia Dramatists’ Center’s 2025 Philadelphia Fringe Festival,‘Steering Wild’, ‘Happy Enough’, ‘Kulkalcan’, and Storybook Musical Theatre’s 2024/25 theater season. Mr. Parker has designed and mixed sound for a diverse group of performing arts organizations, Philadelphia’s Arden Theatre, ‘Ladysitting’ Lantern Theater, ‘The Royale’ Quintessence Theatre, ‘Flyin West’, Hedgerow Theatre, ‘Good Grief’, NYC’s Manhattan Theater Club, and Tribeca Performing Arts Center. Highlights of Mr. Parker’s career include serving as Senior Sound Designer and engineer for several seasons at New Freedom Theatre and engineering sound for more than 1100 performances of ‘Menopause The Musical’ at the Society Hill Playhouse. Jairous dedicates his work on this show to the joyous memory of his beloved mother, Gloria Lyon-Parker Harris, uncle Freddie Gary Sr., dear friend and colleague, Actors Equity PSM, and actor, William ‘Chris’ Whalen, who most recently succumbed to Alzheimer’s and Dementia. “Those who bring sunshine to the lives of others cannot keep it from themselves.” – James M. Barrie

Louise Gareau – Costume Designer

She/Her

Louise recently joined SCTC’s creative team after working as a costumer for her music teacher’s daughter’s productions. She’s delighted to be spreading her wings with our work on stage. Starting out with the recent production of The Toxic Avenger was quite an effort. She’s looking forward to costuming “Chicken & Biscuits” after costuming the theatre’s 20th Anniversary Season of Love.

Pam Staley – Props

She/Her

Pam is delighted to work in theatre with her friend Dawn Varava at SCTC. Her past experiences included managing props and all things backstage for Dawn during many of her school productions. She has been jumping in to help SCTC be the best we can be for all of our shows.

Robert Bingaman – Scenic Design

He/Him

Robert is so thankful for all the support he receives from the creative staff and the South Camden Theatre Company board of directors. He is SCTC’s board president and resident scenic designer, and he also wears many other hats. His favorite sets include The Brothers Size, By The Water, The Toxic Avenger, Exorcism (A Play In One Act), The Legend of Georgia McBride, and so many more. He knows that he couldn’t do any of this work without the incredible support of so many volunteers. Thanks to each of them for bringing theatre magic to our stage. Love to his husband, Steve!