LEAD TALENT

“Bella”

Shelby Hightower, a veteran Philadelphia film and television actress, brings a nuanced depth to Bella. Shelby is a busy commercial and voice over actress and is hailed as a Scream Queen. She received her BFA in acting from Boston University. She will simply take your breath away with her powerful performance in Tenants of Carver Hill.

“Tanner”

Paden James brings a genuine depth and perspective to Tanner. Born in the heart of Navajo Nation in Arizona and later becoming a working cowboy in Utah, Paden searched for his calling till he found the stage. He earned a BA in Theater Arts at New Mexico State University. He currently resides in Atlanta Georgia where his acting career has begun to truly blossom.

“Alice”

Maureen O'Flynn, a world renowned opera soprano dazzles as Alice. She has traveled the globe for 30 years performing leading soprano roles in the world’s greatest opera houses, including the Metropolitan Opera, La Scala, Milano, Covent Garden, La Fenice, Houston Grand Opera, Chicago Lyric Opera, and the Vienna Staatsoper. Hailed by Boston Globe’s Richard Dyer as a complete and compelling actress.

“Ezra”

Peter DeLaurier absolutely charms as Ezra and brings a rich physicality to his performance. Peter has worked under Broadway, Off-Broadway, and Off-off-Broadway contracts and around the country with regional theatres. He is a playwright, and director, and has been a company member of People's Light & Theatre since 1981. He has acted and directed extensively with Philadelphia's Lantern Theater. Peter and his late wife, Ceal Phelan, co-founded the Delaware Theatre Company in 1978. He served as Artistic Director of New Stage Theatre in Jackson, MS.