TimeLine South’s SHATTERED :: Explore
On this page, learn more about the 2025 TimeLine South Ensemble and find resources related to their world premiere play SHATTERED: The Fears That Lie Within.
MEET THE ENSEMBLE
Angel Castillo
My name is Andrea Castillo but I go by Angel in my group. I am a rising actor and was in TimeLine South’s production of Influmedia last summer and that was fun. I love to make new ideas and doing art and I’m starting to love cosplaying more. Exploring is my new interest and shows how much I care about this play.
Righteous Castro-Pickens
Hello, My name is Righteous Castro. I’m 17 years old and I started acting in my sophomore year of high school. I always wanted to be in movies like Marvel or Sony, be a voice actor, or an actor in general. I always wanted to play the roles and always wanted to be the legacy of those characters. And one day I’ll be one of those characters.
Josiah Cook
A 15-year-old multihyphenate young man whose passions span across acting and singing, Josiah recently appeared in A Few Good Men with Mount Carmel High School and directed his own short film, Can’t Wait to Make It to Sunday. Josiah also enjoys producing music, painting, cinematography, football, and building his online presence as on TikTok, where he has over 6,000 followers and nearly 1 million likes. He loves connecting with audiences both on stage and through the phone. Josiah believes his purpose on earth is to “make a bigger impact on the earth before I die.” Shaped by his goals and family, he carries knowledge and a comfort about himself, “He knows who is and who is meant to be”!
Tatum Davis
Tatum is excited to be a part of TimeLine South “SHATTERED” for the first time. She is a 16 year old sophomore attending EPCHS. An honor role student, Tatum enjoys playing volleyball, track, softball and competitive dance. Tatum has a dog named Tito and a cat named Michael. In her free time, she likes to lay in her bed and watch anime, sleep, hang out with friends, and eat. Her favorite subject is math but she wants to be a veterinarian.
Leo Gbegan
Leo Gbegan is a rising senior and The TimeLine South Ensemble Intern this year. This is their second show with Timeline South after Influmedia last summer. They also perform and devise with Free Street Theatre at Pulaski Park.
Jillian-Giselle
Jillian-Giselle is a 16 year old actress from Chicago. She’s been seen across many Chicago stages since the age of 4. Favorite credits include Baby Louise in GYPSY at Porchlight Music Theatre, Little Ti Moune in Once on this Island at Columbia College and Emily in Christmas Carol at The Goodman. In 2024 she was also in the Ensemble for Once on this Island at PULSE Theatre Company which wond a Jeff for best Ensemble. In addition to theatre she recently starred in the short film BLISS which premiered at the Midwest Film Festival earlier this year. She can also be seen in the recently released Heist 88. When she’s not acting, she’s participating on her local swim team, having fun on TikTok and supporting her friends in their activities.
Daniela Hernandez
This is Dany’s first year with TimeLine South and is going to their third year of high school at Benito Juarez. Daniela is a seasonal dancer who has danced in the Chicago cultural center and more events. She is playing the character Bella Sanchez who is a daughter who does singing and dancing and her fear is to fail her family.
Kenneth Hill
Playing Sunny Sundown in “Shattered”, Kenneth Hill is a new ensemble member to Timeline South. He has only been in one other show, a musical known as “Bright Star”. He spends most of his spare time working on comic books, but hopes that in the future, he can use his acting skills for other projects.
Zaria Holmes
Zaria is a rising sophomore at Uplift Community High School and a new member of the TimeLine South Ensemble. They are a gifted artist and was on the TLS Design Team. In their spare time, they like to read historical fiction, create art both digitally and with traditional techniques. They are excited to be a part of Shattered!
Rockie Malone
Rockie is a upcoming sophomore at Uplift Community High School and member at the Martin Luther King Jr. Boys & Girls Club. Rockie has a passion for poetry and delves into the complexities of body image and the importance of self-acceptance and kindness through their writing. They have performed in Rooted & Radical the world’s largest youth poetry festival, Lookingglass Theater, Homan Square Park and opened for the Chicago Philharmonic. Rockie demonstrates great leadership and was the King Club’s candidate for the 2025 Youth of the Year Competition.
Keon Peoples
Hello my name is Keon I’m 16 years old and a Junior in high school. I’m one of the directors for this year’s show, and I also help with the music design which was very fun…not a gatekeeper so I’ll tell you that I used BandLab to create my music and the transition. I’m so happy that I got the position and I know we’re gonna put on a great show for you guys!
Brian Segura
A singer, actor and dancer, Brian has been a part of TimeLine South for 3 years and is the Artistic Fellow this summer. He is a passionate performer and wants to see how much he is able to accomplish in the future.
ADDITIONAL READING
Learn more about Marie Laveau, the real-life inspiration behind SHATTERED‘s main antagonist, Ms. Reflection: