Othello Cast

John David Duncan grew up in a small town in Oklahoma. From a very early age he showed an interest in acting and performing on stage. He took his love of acting into college where he acquired his Bachelors Of Fine Arts in theater from MSSU in 2012. He now resides in Saint Louis being a family man, a firearms instructor, and a local content creator on social media.

Arriel Cummings is an alumni of the University of Missouri-St. Louis with her Bachelor of Fine Arts. Her training extends from acting, dance, and stage work. She has had multiple appearances on stage including August Wilson’s “The Piano Lesson” (Grace), “Intimate Apparel” (Mayme), “Camwood on the Leaves” (Mrs. Oloumorin), “Anton in Show Business” (T-Anne), and “The Vagina Monologues”. She assistant directed “The House of Spirits” at UMSL and “Stormy Monday” by local playwright Gregory S. Carr, which showcased at The St. Louis History Museum. She has also did screen work including a PSA for AIDS Awareness and wrote and directed her own short film “7/22”. She is committed to her craft and continues to master it through different avenues of art. It especially shines through her children Aria and Quincy who she loves dearly

Manuela is a freshman at SCC pursuing acting, and she has been acting since high school. She has mostly done work behind the scenes as a part of props but is excited to be on stage. Her favorite role so far is Sofia Rios in the original production Cuentame. This is her second show with EncoreSTL. She is very excited to be a part of this show and is happy to continue acting with them.

Tammy is "over the moon " to return to EncoreSTL. She was in the fall production, CUENTAME. Tammy would like to give thanks to the production staff and cast for this marvelous opportunity to perform in OTHELLO. Also, to all my friends, parishioners, and family for their support. Finally, last but not least, thanks Kevin!

-Born n raised STL native -Graduated from Southeast Missouri State University with a BA in Acting/Theatre In Spring 2020 -To pursue a future acting career in film/television