Ericka is thrilled to be doing her first summer season with Ghosts and Gravestones. She plays the ill-behaved, but ever so lovable “Miss Millicent”. The Oklahoma born actress just recently completed her MFA in Acting at University of Central Florida. Her recent roles include Audrey from As You Like It and Martha in The Secret Garden at The Orlando Shakespeare Theatre where she was an Associate Company Member. Her favorite roles include: Mrs. Clakett/Dottie in Noises Off, Philamente in Moliere’s Learned Ladies, and Augustine in X: The Rise and Fall of Asylum Star.

Patrick (Charlie Powell), born and raised in Florida, graduated from Flagler College with a degree in Theatre. Patrick recently returned from New York where he spent a year seeking acting and production experience. Among his credits he is proud to include his appearance in a nationally televised Super Bowl Budweiser commercial. Patrick plans to return to New York. In the meantime, he continues to enjoy his role in the jail, where he has performed for 4 years.

Matt is from Kansas and has worked for Ghosts and Gravestones for 4 years. He is a graduate of Flagler College with a degree in Theatre. Matt is currently a Theatre Teacher at one of our Local High Schools and revels in the opportunity to inspire others to enjoy the hard work and rewards of the complete theatre experience, always reminding them, that it is a team effort and not just about acting.

Charlie (“Lefty”) was born in Brooklyn, N.Y. a long, long time ago. He has been working in entertainment and tourism as long as he has been here. Charlie has been with Ghosts and Gravestones for 3 years and finds great pleasure in the uncertainty of who he may be asked to “become” on any given day. Charlie has been a student of the supernatural for many, many years, and claims that it is due, in part, to the fact that he is left handed. Add it all up, and he is just not right!

Justin left his home in upstate New York to get away from the cold winters and to attend Flagler College as a Theatre/Radio-Television Broadcasting major. In addition to earning his degree, Justin was a silver medallist in the World Championship Ensemble Dance competition, in 2000. He continues to dance as a member of the Fire Hazard dance ensemble. Justin is an original, and versatile, cast member of Ghosts & Gravestones. He has portrayed Thomas the Grave Digger’s son, Charlie Powell, the undertaker in the Drug Store and the Doctor in the Spanish Military Hospital.

Lynn was born in New York but found her family on the move every two years taking her as far away as Thailand. Her nine years in St. Augustine are the most spent in any one place. Lynn is finally at home in the house that she hopes to have completely restored for its 100th birthday in 2010. Although she performed in plays and readers theatre in college, it was only after a long and successful run as a single mom that she returned to acting as the irascible “Lizzie” the gravedigger’s wife. Lynn claims that she has never had so much fun and delights in the unpredictable behavior of the tour groups and of “Lizzie” herself.

Steve is a Graduate of Flagler College who hails from the Bahamas and South Florida. Steve has played “Rupert” the gravedigger in the drugstore for the last 3 years. Steve continues to be active in the Flagler College Theatre program, both performing and as a member of the orchestra. He is also a drummer in The Alliance, a local band, frequently performing at several local hotspots.

Samantha (“Isabel”) moved to Atlanta from Israel when she was 8 years old. She is currently a sophomore at Flagler College, majoring in psychology and theatre. Samantha has been acting in school and community theatre since 11, and also found time for training in classical ballet, jazz and Latin Ballroom dancing. Samantha says she has tried her hand at many things and actually did her first professional performance for the Limelight Theatre this summer. Sam loves doing Ghosts & Gravestones.

Eric Streichert (“Marvin”) is a senior at Flagler College majoring in Psychology and Creative Writing. He has been performing music and participating in school and community theatre since high school. Today he performs locally in a musical duo, but still loves to tell the story about winning a battle of the bands in high school when he was the only solo performer. He plays the piano, stand up bass, drums, and classical guitar. Eric plans to pursue writing and music after his graduation. This job may be the only job he has ever enjoyed doing.

Born in Iowa, the hot dog capital of the United States, Olivia has been “hot dogging” it her whole life. As an Army brat she has lived all through the United States but now calls St Augustine home. Her love of the bizarre makes her the perfect Ghosts and Gravestones CASTmember…so perfect that she has worked all aspects of the tour from selling tickets, to driving, and finally performing as Ophelia Payne in the haunted hospital.

Joe (“Virgil Bainbridge”), originally from West Virginia, is a Graduate of Flagler College and just recently completed his MFA in acting at the University of Central Florida. In May, Joe wrapped up a nine month run with the Orlando Shakespeare Theatre as an associate company member; his favorites being Oliver in As You Like It, and Lennox in MacBeth. Joe is an original CASTmember of Ghost and Gravestones and is the Assistant Director of Acting at the Academy of Music and Arts in St. Augustine.

Michael (“Samuel Higgenbotham”) moved to St. Augustine from Maine to attend Flagler College where he received his BA in Theatre. Currently in his 3rd year in the Master of Fine Arts program at UCF, Mike also serves as the Artistic Director at the Academy of Music and Arts St. Augustine and is under contract with the Orlando Shakespeare Theatre. He is looking forward to his appearance in Kiss Me Kate this fall. In spite of his many obligations, Mike continues to participate in marathons throughout the state.

Hannah is that rare creature and a native of St. Augustine. She recently graduated from St. Augustine High with a 4.0 average, which earned her admittance to the University of Florida. She has been performing in community and school plays for 5 years and performed with The Dance Company for 9 years. Hannah served as the Senior Production Assistant for the St. Augustine Academy of Music and Arts in the summer of 2008.

Kate is a local actress and artist. A 2005 graduate of Flagler College, she enjoys life in the oldest city with her husband and pug. When she’s not giving ghost tours, Kate is directing children’s theatre shows with the Line Light Theater and acting in local plays. Kate is an original Ghosts and Gravestones CASTmember.

Alex is a 2008 graduate of St. Augustine High School. He will be attending Savannah College of Art and Design in the fall majoring in historical preservation, but is already planning his returns to St. Augustine on break to continue his work with Ghosts and Gravestones. In his free time Alex enjoys playing piano, riding bikes, and being a part of Ghosts and Gravestones.