Andrew Tung is excited to be returning Central Square Theater in Arabian Nights. His Massachusetts credits include Real Realism (E/Eddie), Wild Swans (Ensemble), and Three Sisters (Ensemble). He holds a BA from Tufts University, where he performed in Anything to Declare?, The Madwoman of Chaillot, Big Love, Art, Box-Mao-Box, and Peter Pan. He also appeared in the film Love Hurts. Thanks to all his family for their continuing support, and to the cast and crew for their inspiration.
Sophorl Ngin* (Afong Moy) (she/her/hers) was last seen at CST in Cloud 9. Previous CST credits include Journey to the West, Emilie: La Marquise du Chatelet Defends Her Life Tonight, Sila, and Arabian Nights. Other acting credits include Seminar (Greater Boston Stage Co.). Miss Ngin is a principal dancer with the Angkor Dance Troupe, a professional Cambodian classical ballet and folk dance ensemble.
November 2022
Lindsey McWhorter* (Portia Long) (she/her) is excited to be working with CST again! Her Acting Credits include Anna Christie, Mr. Burns and Intimate Apparel (Lyric Stage Co. of Boston), Arabian Nights (Central Square Theater),The Farm (Boston Playwrights’ Theatre), In the Next Room (SpeakEasy Stage Co.), In the Continuum (Up You Mighty Race Theatre Co.), A Midsummer Night’s Dream, As You Like It (Commonwealth Shakespeare Co.), To Kill a Mockingbird (Montana Repertory Theatre, National Tour), A Christmas Carol (Berkshire Theatre Festival), Seussical and All Shook Up (Idaho Summer Repertory), Bloodline: the Children of Argos and The Overwhelming (Hangar Theatre). Other Training: Double Edge Theatre Co., and Debbie Allen Dance Academy. Lindsey received her MFA in Acting from Brandeis University in 2008 and BA from Alabama State University in 2005 and is Certified with the Society of American Fight Directors. Special thanks to God, her husband Joe, their three children, family and friends for their love and support.
Elbert Joseph (Jellaby) is so glad to be back for Arabian Nights’ fifth year—happy anniversary, he is truly glad! He’s just finished his role as Louis in The Trumpet of the Swan at Wheelock Family Theatre. He has done many, many, many productions at Wheelock, he’s lost count. Last winter/spring, he did Susan Zeder’s Trilogy Plays (Mother Hicks at Emerson, The Taste of Sunrise at Wheelock Family Theatre and last, The Edge of Peace at Central Square Theater) as Tuc. He has performed at American Reportery Theatre, Wheelock Family Theatre, Central Square Theater (The Nora Theatre and Underground Railway Theater) and beyond. Also, he is an ASL [American Sign Language] coach and interpreter for Boston Across America, Wheelock and others. He will be back …. in Arcadia, he is looking forward to it! Thank you, Lee! Thank you, Debra! Thank you, Mimi! Thank you, Daniel! Thank you, cast and crew, and of course, everyone at CST!
Jackie Davis is making her debut at Central Square Theater in this URT/Nora co-production of Arabian Nights. She is the artistic director of the New Urban Theatre Laboratory, producers of the annual NUTLab 5 & Dime. On stage, she has performed roles in Hamlet (Gertrude), Bug (Agnes), and The Bluest Eye (Pauline). Film credits include The Company Men, Shuttle, and RIPD. Television credits include Body of Evidence and spots for Comcast and Dunkin’ Donuts.