On this page, learn more about the 2024 TimeLine South Ensemble and find resources related to their world premiere play INFLUMEDIA: The Connection Bug.


MEET THE ENSEMBLE

Aiden Anderson
Jimmia Arnold

Angel Castillo

A shy but understandable person, who like acting and designing, and who is supportive.

Demya Childs

Heyy guys, I’m Demya. I’m 18 years old and I’m a dancer/singer. I wanted to do acting to try something new in life. So far acting is really fun, and I might wanna continue to get better.

Leontyn Gbegan

Hi my name is Leo. I’m 15 years old and a soon to be junior at Gary Comer Nobel School.  I am co-student director. I love to act and plan to major in theater in college.

Brooks Lansana

Hey, I’m Brooks! I have a passion for poetry, acting, engineering, and soccer. I love to express profound emotions through poetry and captivate audiences on stage. It is matched by using problem-solving skills and dedication on a soccer field. He’ll be taking his skills to Northwestern University this fall.

Keon Peoples

Hello my name is Keon. I’m 15 years old I’m a soccer player at heart, but I wanted to try acting and it’s really fun.

Brian Segura

Brian is an actor, singer and dancer. This year he is an Intern and Co-Student Director for TimeLine South. “I want to get as many opportunities as I can get and improve my skills!” He is a passionate actor and wants to learn more. As he continues performing, he wants to inspire people just how he got inspired to act.

Davon Simpson

Yoo my name is Davon. I’m 19 years old and I’m a D3 football player at Carthage College and I will be using acting as a learning experience for my career.

Leah Stewart

Hey I’m Leah. I’m 14 years old. I just graduated 8th grade #classof2024. I’m ready for 9th grade. I’ve been performing, acting and dancing since I was 5.

Quentin Webster

Hey everybody, my name is Quentin. I’m a 19 year old actor trying to get into a habit of acting for plays and movies so that way I can get that experience of how it feels to become a movie star at TimeLine Theatre. What inspired me was my drama teacher who made me the way I am in pursuing my goal as a half time actor and monologue writer.

Zebriel Wellington

ADDITIONAL READING

These articles were helpful to the TimeLine South Ensemble as they created INFLUMEDIA: The Connection Bug.

Connection, Creativity and Drama: Teen Life on Social Media in 2022

From the Pew Research Center, an article that explores how majorities of teens credit social media with strengthening their friendships and providing support while also noting the emotionally charged side of these platforms.

How Using Social Media Affects Teenagers

From the Child Mind Institute, this article discussions how experts say kids are growing up with more anxiety and less self-esteem.